Do Religious People Love Their Neighbors Yes Some Neighbors Study Finds
Most religions teach their followers to "Love thy neighbor" -- including those of different races or beliefs. But is religiousness really related to love of neighbors? A study provides partial support for that idea.
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I do feel it can help… as well as hinder if misused or mattering said religion. As I find it easier trying to connect with others believing that those around me are my brothers and sisters… it can also hurt though when meeting those who have clearly allowed themselves to become bent or twisted. Those who have given into cynicism, selfishness, greed, anger, or hate. Hurting others for whatever the reasons people come up with.
Love thy neighbor is clearly the ideal, but in the world we live in such is very clearly and uphill battle. With all the many ways we find ourselves divided, or look for ways of "Other"Ing those around us. Us vs them, and all the different ways bigotry can be found.