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There is more hate in this world as a result of religion than love, it seems.  Most, if not all, religions teach and promote peace, kiindness, and love.  In reality, people are mean to each other and at the same time claiming their religion is the real deal.

Practice what YOUR religion truly wants you to practice.

Tithing is up there.

Intolerance.

The churches that I have been to promote free thinking, not control. They tell you to go home and do your own research. Religion in the past can be a bad thing when they're connected to government. That's what the amendment to our constitution meant,,,, about separation between church and state.

Why do the people who at odds with God, always accuse religion of trying to control people. Is it because you want to do whatever you want without any accountability? That's why God gave us free will, we can do whatever we want, whenever we want. It's just that Christians realize that they are sinners and need the forgiveness of God for doing wrong. There is right and wrong and eternal consequences for your actions, and all people will be held responsible for their own actions.

The question is will you be forgiven for the bad choices and go to heaven or will you be unforgiven and go to hell?

To: jayaywhy - You've done some homework I see, good for you! Mithra was another savior god with the same "MO". Nice to see someone else that likes to look to the past and attain ancient knowledge. I love to read about different religions and thier origins, especially the ones that no longer exist.

To most people who have an issue with religion, the most disappointing thing is that they are not God. Most still think they are though and that the sun shines from their arse.

The belief that everyone must believe!

That the tested n true morales of God have been whitewashed to almost nothingness.
Pray for the Mothers that still teach morals.

One big problem with "religion" nowadays is that, like Tabitha said, it has been whitewashed so badly.  Many "religions" are created by man.  Many "philosophies" or "lifestyles" call themselves "religion".   I don't see or read much controversy of philosophic religions. Politically Correct means we can't say anything critical of another persons' lifestyle, and many lifestyle choices which are alternative to what used to be "normal" come complete with their own "religions" to validate the choices that are contrary to "religion". 
I think this question is thinly veiled (if at all) to ask what is wrong with Christianity.  There is nothing wrong with Christianity.....if you take your faith from what is in the BIBLE, not what you hear on TV, U-Tube, movies, even some street corners and too many pulpits.  You can find books too, for those of you who read.
You can find, or make up, what you need to validate what you want to believe or not believe.  Being a Christian is not easy.  We don't get to make up stuff to dismiss our poor behavior. We have a reference book. Our "religion" is based on faith....something many religions are lacking.
God doesn't control everything that everyone says or does.  FREE WILL gives you a CHOICE.  If God wanted you under His thumb, that's where you would be. Don't be whining about "If God was really good, this wouldn't have happened".  Yeah, it would and it did.....because we are humans.  Bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people.  God isn't pulling strings on marionettes.  God wants a relationship with you, and it is your choice whether or not to have one.  If that isn't free will, enlighten me. It IS your life. Live it and suffer the consequences......we all do. I just know Jesus is running interference while I carry the ball, and I will follow Him into my "end zone".  When I "touchdown" it will be in the Heaven that my faith  tells me exists.   AND I WILL HAVE ALOT OF EXPLAINING TO DO.
Oh, now I'm on a soapbox like those people I just told you to watch out for.  Sorry.

That it is the psychological soil from which other myths can flourish in order to control the masses.