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View Poll Results: Is religion man made?
Yes, man invented religion 32 94.12%
No, Religion was made by God 2 5.88%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 12-04-2015, 03:04 AM
 
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I personally think it's man made, what is your opinion?
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Old 12-04-2015, 05:24 AM
 
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I personally think it's man made, what is your opinion?

I agree with you.
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Old 12-04-2015, 07:42 AM
 
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There is no maybe/both option. Not voting.
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Old 12-04-2015, 07:50 AM
 
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How does materialism make a list of confirmed and verified paths to God or of God while at the same time holding that God does not exist?
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Old 12-04-2015, 07:59 AM
 
Location: Minnesota
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Religions are a human response to encountering the Reality of the Mystery we call "God" ...
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Old 12-04-2015, 08:04 AM
 
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God made Man, so even if you conceive of it that man "made religion",
it is still made from God.
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Old 12-04-2015, 08:06 AM
 
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God was invented to explain the unknown.
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Old 12-04-2015, 08:06 AM
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Best explanation of religion,


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPOfurmrjxo
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Old 12-04-2015, 09:33 AM
 
Location: Northeastern US
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There is no maybe/both option. Not voting.
So you think religion was a joint venture?

If so, it is an open question which partner shouldn't have taken on the other ...
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Old 12-04-2015, 09:40 AM
 
Location: City Data Land
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Why would God need to invent religion? Let's assume God exists (a big theological leap). If God does, he is aware of his existence, therefore he wouldn't need to explain himself.
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