Isn't religion just a form of self harm?

[Julia Peculiar]

All the proles are trying to get attention from god

[ThomasJeffersonn]

it's self harm and outward harm. very bad.

[Davinci22]

Actually, Religion as we know it is a powerful tool not only of government but also a way of influencing time-space.

That is, by giving a prophesy, pushed by the power of Faith, you can not only cause a generation to make predicted events happen, but also, even to bring about the institution and fall of kingdoms, empires. And even the total destruction of the world. As well as the enslavement of the world under your hands.

So I tell the people, be careful with religion and prophesies.
Understand clearly the secret messages of Jesus.
"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free".

[johnny.zondo]

mmm...not self harm. at least not alone.

but you can harm others.

ive heard many-a-story about a family of people refusing to give their sick family member treatment at a hospital and instead decied to pray for them to get better...then the family member dies...

religion does harm...but only in moderate to large amounts.

at least thats what i think.

[Jujubee ?]

ummm..no.

stop giving my name a bad reputation!

[Searching for god.]

religion is like sex in your head. and to some people heaven is the climax.

but nyaah, i think religion is a bit overblown, and its a bit surprising how much people put so much into it,
kinda like a really overrated band.

[Sam]

I wouldn't say self harm. I would say I hate religion though. I can't see the point in it, all it does is cause destruction and give people false hope.

[Hannah]

Possibly, like those crazy Catholic people, yikes.

[Oregon Flower]

Hiya Julia! I love your questions because they're always so YOU. Thank you for being so genuine!

That being said, please obtain a copy of "23 Minutes in Hell" then report back here after you read it. It's a quick read, by the way and more than worth your time.

God bless!

[conni]

Depends on what you mean by religion. A personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour is just the opposite from self-harm.

I suppose people's "mis-use" of "religion" could be harmful. Jesus did not intend it to be that way--that was man's idea.