The Pros and Cons of Religion

The Pros and Cons of Religion

When I think of Religion, I think of Christianity. In a sense all the major religions are contain the same central themes. The question is though. What are the pros and cons of religion and which one out ways the other. On one side, it gives people hope and who doesn’t like a little hope every once in a while. In addition, it brings charity into the world. It was discussed in class that Bellvue church in Memphis raises 2.2 million dollars in one offering session once a year. That money is used to fund the summer programs for the church. 2.2 million is an amazing number to think when it is just one church that can raise that much and have it go towards something for the community.

            When I brought the topic up to my roommate he responded that if you can get a bunch of people to come together on a Sunday and spend 1-8 hours doing beneficial things for and with their community, that results is much better than the alternative, doing harmful things towards the community. As Sarte once said, it is just as important what you don’t do as what you do, do.

            Now let us look on the other side. With religion come misinterpretations in the writing. The first example that comes to mind is the discrimination towards homosexuals. Another example is the 9/11 bombers. I feel like the reason why they bombed the U.S was because they were misguided. They believed that they were securing a good place next to their god in the afterlife.

            In conclusions, though there are bad that comes with religion. There is also a lot of good. Bringing help to the poor, raising charity, and giving people hope outweigh the bad. What do yall think?