IS RELIGION USEFUL

The author argues that individuals have two general attitudes that discourage them from taking religion seriously or from practicing it. Some individuals have a “Ho Hum” attitude towards religion which means that individuals believe that while in principle religion’s teachings are the way we should conduct our lives, following every teaching is impractical. Other individuals have a “watch out” attitude where people think that religion is dangerous and can lead to bad rather good consequences.

Reasons for the Ho-Hum attitude can be found in society, the message of religion, and other religious people. Some people simply don’t have the time to practice or learn about religion because of the fast-paced lives they live. Others find religion to be impractical even though the principals that it teaches are in fact correct and can help humanity grow and advance. These people find religion to be impractical because of the selfish motivations of others which make following religious teachings