Matthew 11:28-30 ESV said:[28] Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.â€
Romans 8:14-17 ESV said:[14] For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. [15] For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!†[16] The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, [17] and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Nor has there ever been a civilization less religious and more knowledgeable than today.There has never been a civilization not based on a religion.
History provides much evidence against your assumption.So it is likely that it is not possible to live a civilized life without religion.
That does not require one to 'live a life with religion', unless you think you live your life with Tolkien as well.For instance, our civilization is based on christianity and it is not possible to understand our civilization without understanding christianity.
And in particular it is not possible to understand English literature without understanding the Bible.
And even more interesting, it is not possible to understand the noosphere without understanding the universalist nature of christianity.
I guess the question could be rephrased as "Is it easier to persevere through life with faith or without?"
This claim seems to be a stretch. Can you elaborate?And even more interesting, it is not possible to understand the noosphere without understanding the universalist nature of christianity.
Depends on what you mean by the word "easy."
Any religion that calls a person to act differently from their nature is not going to be easy in that you will be constantly struggling with yourself. At the same time if the practice of the religion results in someone avoiding dangers that they would otherwise give into then it is to some extent easier than not practicing it.
As a Christian I read the words of Christ and am comforted by the idea of it being easy to be a Christian.
And then I am challenged when I read Paul and find that I must struggle and suffer.
"Is it easier to persevere through life with faith or without?"
Exactly, because like JoSunshine, "I can't make myself believe something I just...don't."With, because it has a deeper meaning and is more aesthetically rewarding.
The answer could vary greatly depending on which faith of course.
It takes more guts to live when you know there's no point to it.
It takes more guts to live when you know there's no point to it.