Religion has always been a part of society, and it always will. With the technology that we have today many more people are being brought together that would have otherwise never met. Theology forums on the Internet give them a way to discuss their beliefs and their faith with others of the same ilk. Never before have so many people of various belief systems been able to communicate with one another.
There is a very large portion of the world's population that believe in some divine being. Since the beginning of time this has been true. Whether it was a single or multiple Gods there is no arguing the fact that God has been a part of our thought process since we started to wonder why we are here and who we are. This brings on other questions, questions that people answer with "God".
Yet another reason why these theology discussions take place. These talks, lectures, whatever you want to call them, have been happening for a very long time. As long as there was a person shouting that God is responsible for everything here, there has been another person asking why. This brings about discussion and up until modern times these discussions were frowned upon.
Actually, they were not frowned upon but rather, they were against the law. For many people freedom of religion was the biggest draw for them to come to America. People have been persecuted for their religious beliefs for as long as we have recorded our history. This should give you a sense of just how powerful it can be.
Those in power were either believers or they were not. If they were, then anybody who believed in a different way was considered evil and they were cast out in any number of ways, death among the list. It was not easy to have a belief back then. Now if those who were in power were not believers, well that is simple. Anybody who did believe, in anything, was then cast out in a similar fashion.
These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to having talks or even written correspondence regarding religious beliefs. Even today there are those who would ridicule and punish others who might have strange or different practices. We are not a society of people who are willing to accept new and strange things. IT is much easier for us to be mean.
People are given the opportunity to speak directly with people who have been involved with their religion for decades. They can ask them questions, talk about what they liked and what they disliked. The answers given were more precious than gold to the people who were looking for them. There is nothing more valuable than the advice of a trusted friend.
Theology forums are taking place in schools, public places, and most of all on the Internet. The ability that we have today to talk with people from across the ocean and all in real time is marvelous. The ideas shared and the stories told are enlightening the people involved and everyone walks away better for having been a part of the discussion.
There is a very large portion of the world's population that believe in some divine being. Since the beginning of time this has been true. Whether it was a single or multiple Gods there is no arguing the fact that God has been a part of our thought process since we started to wonder why we are here and who we are. This brings on other questions, questions that people answer with "God".
Yet another reason why these theology discussions take place. These talks, lectures, whatever you want to call them, have been happening for a very long time. As long as there was a person shouting that God is responsible for everything here, there has been another person asking why. This brings about discussion and up until modern times these discussions were frowned upon.
Actually, they were not frowned upon but rather, they were against the law. For many people freedom of religion was the biggest draw for them to come to America. People have been persecuted for their religious beliefs for as long as we have recorded our history. This should give you a sense of just how powerful it can be.
Those in power were either believers or they were not. If they were, then anybody who believed in a different way was considered evil and they were cast out in any number of ways, death among the list. It was not easy to have a belief back then. Now if those who were in power were not believers, well that is simple. Anybody who did believe, in anything, was then cast out in a similar fashion.
These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to having talks or even written correspondence regarding religious beliefs. Even today there are those who would ridicule and punish others who might have strange or different practices. We are not a society of people who are willing to accept new and strange things. IT is much easier for us to be mean.
People are given the opportunity to speak directly with people who have been involved with their religion for decades. They can ask them questions, talk about what they liked and what they disliked. The answers given were more precious than gold to the people who were looking for them. There is nothing more valuable than the advice of a trusted friend.
Theology forums are taking place in schools, public places, and most of all on the Internet. The ability that we have today to talk with people from across the ocean and all in real time is marvelous. The ideas shared and the stories told are enlightening the people involved and everyone walks away better for having been a part of the discussion.
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