> Kristee wrote:
> > If you take out the fundamental
> > element of Sin that is ingrained in people, you have effectively destroyed
> > the basis of religion.
>
> I dont think the basis of religion is relevant. I think that they believe because
> thay are afraid not to. They are afraid of mortality, or of being alone, or of not
> being "special" etc. If not motivated by fear, then it is brain washing pure and
> simple. Tell someone since birth that god is real, they believe it at incredibele
> cost, there is lots of evidence to support that. I think that if SIN disappeared,
> something else would take its place. I do agree that the concept of "sin" is very
> relevant to current religion though.
I agree with Sodom here, I remember reading a survey that showed that of those that
believe in heaven, something like 94% believed there were going there. If that many
people are confident of there eternal reward, I don't think fear of hell is what is
keeping them religious.
-Paul