Yes. It unites one with others of the same belief, and divides that group from others with different beliefs. It's a tribal thing.
Christians should understand that Islam is their spiritual cousin. Both originated with Abraham, and Jesus is looked on as a prophet by Muslims. Yet there are those who spread fear of Islam in order to present themselves as a savior of the white Christian.
Both. It unites believers and separates them from unbelievers as we should be if they are true unbelievers and not just unaware of the truth or questioning. Jesus said that he came to divide people in this way. It may sound harsh if you don't understand the reasoning behind what he's saying but it's necessary. Protecting eternal life is too important.
Beliefs separate people. Just look at the world. Islam has two basic sects and they hate each other. Look at the Jews and Palestinians, more hate because of beliefs.Now look at Christians, like others they think they have the true religion.What a joke!
It unites small groups and divides them against each other. Each one convinced they should rule the world with their specific dogma. It is basic tribalism, and is based on fear and uncertainty. Insecurity is the glue that holds it all together, and generates such vast profit.
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That question is too broad and cannot be answered.
Its like asking "do emotions unite or divide?"
Depends on the emotion and how that emotion is applied/handled.
It depends on what side you are on.
Yes. It unites one with others of the same belief, and divides that group from others with different beliefs. It's a tribal thing.
Christians should understand that Islam is their spiritual cousin. Both originated with Abraham, and Jesus is looked on as a prophet by Muslims. Yet there are those who spread fear of Islam in order to present themselves as a savior of the white Christian.
That depends upon the person it touches.
Religion is primarily divisive, though it does unite those who hold similar delusions.
Both. It unites believers and separates them from unbelievers as we should be if they are true unbelievers and not just unaware of the truth or questioning. Jesus said that he came to divide people in this way. It may sound harsh if you don't understand the reasoning behind what he's saying but it's necessary. Protecting eternal life is too important.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matth...
Is there more than ONE God or Goddess on the market?
Did any of them provide UNMISTAKABLE EVIDENCE of His/Her/Its/Their existence?
Is their more than ONE Religion on the market?
Are the major religions divided, within the name of their religion, into more than one denomination, sect, or cult?
If there are more than one religion, then religions have divided people.
Beliefs separate people. Just look at the world. Islam has two basic sects and they hate each other. Look at the Jews and Palestinians, more hate because of beliefs.Now look at Christians, like others they think they have the true religion.What a joke!
It unites small groups and divides them against each other. Each one convinced they should rule the world with their specific dogma. It is basic tribalism, and is based on fear and uncertainty. Insecurity is the glue that holds it all together, and generates such vast profit.
That depends on the members. I have friends of various religions and none.
@ TDs -- Oh, look. Some people doesn't approve of socializing outside their own religion. Pity.