Do you believe in karma?

[DanaC]

Originally Posted by Nirvana

I don't believe in a God that will smite you if you steal an apple. I do not believe there is a purgatory, or a lake of fire. I don't believe that people should have their hands cut off in the name of religion. These are the negative messages that are promoted by certain religions to keep their followers in line. I do not believe in scaring people to choose the right path when its much simpler to show them a easier way to end their suffering.

*Nods* ok. I can see how you can disbelieve that. What I don't understand (please don't take offence atthis, I am genuinely bemused) is how that can translate to believing all the religions that give positive messages. What if a religion gives a positive message about love and peace, but the main gist of that religion is that aliens started life on earth?