Is religion a formulaic tool to achieving full human potential?

Question

But then people lose sight and immerse themselves in the religion rather than follow the natural evolution of the mind?

That is, someone uses a wheelchair until their legs are healed to the point where they can walk. However, instead of walking they continue to use the wheelchair.

Answer 1

religion restricts human potential by demanding a shutting down of the critical maind

Answer 2

Religion is working your way to heaven. Jesus Christ is a relationship with God the Father. It's not a matter of achieving full potential or just a one time healing. It's making Jesus Christ Lord and Savior of our lives and growing in your relationship with Christ by spending time in God's Word and in prayer. We must repent from our sins and put our trust and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Then we have eternal life and we will go to heaven when we die.  

Answer 3

You're totally right and I think it's our duty to wipe out religion as we head towards an enlightened, Utopian society

Answer 4

Depends on the religion.  Since religion is constructed to codify a system of belief, some religions lock you into a particular world view that does not allow for growth, and some do not.  

Answer 5

Hehehe. No.

Religion is a spiritual road map. It promises a destination, and gives tips and clues to get to the destination.

Full human potential is not achieved by following other people's directions given to other people. Then instructions given to a man even 50 years ago are already woefully out of date.

Answer 6

Yes to your question.  No to your details.

The Bible says the natural man is at enmity with God.  The "evolution" of a person's religious walk takes them to a place where they recognize the follies of so-called human intellect.  We can only achieve human value intellectually when we recognize its source and humble ourselves.