Religion

Religion does not play an important role in my life or in the decisions I make on a daily basis. I think that it is nice that some people believe that there is a higher power that can save them of their sins and help them in critical times, but as peaceful and good as it may sound religion is the core of many conflicts though out history. The Catholics and Protestants fought for 500 years over which religion was  hierarchical of the two. I believe that religion hinders rational thought for example modern medicine can cure or help many diseases, but some religions do not allow the use of modern medicine and believe that the decision on whether a person lives or dies is in God's hands. That is absolutely ridiculous and irrational that someone would allow themselves or their love ones to perish for their beliefs or because it is in God's plan. The idea of religion is nice because it creates a commonality and trust between people that would otherwise not engage in these personal relationships. It can sometimes be the basis of trade agreements, but can also lead to tension and ultimately the split of otherwise perfectly stable countries. I cannot deny that religion plays a huge role in many people's lives and that it will continue to but however in my own personal life it is not as much a factor in my decisions but I feel that we're all able to coexist.