Do rich people really give a fuk about God?

Mental Health
#1

Do rich people really give a fuk about God? That's a real question, what's your opinion?

#2

I believe that those in power, like politicians, use religion as a tool to control the hearts and minds of people.

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#3

The love of money is the root of all evil. As for the rich? I have seen alot of rich people donate money to research for cancer, HIV/Aids, mental disorders/ mental health and many many other positive things in our society that would not have progressed as fast and as far as they have already. As far as the rich not caring about God, I don't know what is truly in their hearts. Some or most rich people more than likely do care about God. However, I'm sure there are a few who could careless about God or any God. Maybe they are atheist or anti-theist. Yet it depends on what they are doing to earn that money and what they do with that money that will either strengthen or destroy their spirit.

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#4

I'm loving the insight, and your breakdown of atheist, was merely impeccable!

#5

I’ve never thought of this as a rich vs poor thing, but now that I’m thinking about it, I think maybe you’re onto something. I do know people in power use organized religion and “god” to control the masses, like what was stated above. I also know from being from a small, poor, southern town, “god” gives less fortunate people hope for a better tomorrow. I think religion is harmless and actually does good a lot of the time as a way for people to have some sort of moral compass, but it’s also weaponized by people who have the means to do so. This is coming from a non religious person that doesn’t know what to believe!

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#6

I watched a documentary about atheism years ago, called something like 'A History of Atheism'.

There was an interview with Richard Dawkins in it where he broke atheists into two categories. The first was Post-theists, those that have no interest or opinions, with regards to religion. The second was Anti-theists, those that feel religion is a bad thing, and are actively against it.

I consider myself a post-theist, with anti-theist tendencies. I'm fine with people having their own religion, but it becomes a bad thing when people start using it to judge others and their actions.

If it gives you hope and peace, great. If it makes you think you're better than others that don't share your beliefs or worship differently, then it's become something to separate us. This is where politicians use it as a way to appeal to certain groups.

I don't usually debate these things, because no one's opinion is changed, and I'm not trying to insult someone's religion.

I'm not a spiritual person in the least, but that doesn't mean I'm amoral or immoral. I derive my morality from respect for others and their rights. Just...be nice.

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#7

I think the rich like to use religion as a tool to divide and conquer the poor. It's the easiest way to rule people and keep them at each other's throats, and to keep the focus off of the ruling class. Racism is another good tool they use.

I agree with Steven's comment 100%

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#8

Is your question about God or about religion? All too often we confuse the two.

I know "rich" people who care very deeply about their religion. They don't exactly practice the tenets of said religion but they do profess a deeply religious context. I know people who are not-so-rich who are the same way.

I also know rich people who have a very deep relationship with God and try very hard every day to live that belief in meaningful ways. They are not perfect and they fail from time to time but they are humble and honest. I have met people struggling at the poverty line who are the same way.

I believe there is a difference between religion and spirituality.

Religion is for people who don't want to go to he11. Spirituality is for people who have been to he11 and don't want to go back.

PS: Gotta love the language filter.

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#9

Define rich. I consider myself rich compared to someone homeless

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#10

The program of AA has taught me that I have no control over what someone else believes, thinks or feels. I can only control what I believe and think. Therefore it’s none of my business.
Recovery is an inside job.

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