What is the main source of conflict in the world?
 

Please rank them too if you wish.

#1. Dumb B!+ches

Can't wait for these poll options.

Not even close. Religion

Once you get religion involved in an issue the issue will get worse. The combatants will see it as an attack on the culture/heritage/moral belief system and when that happens you my as well head to the bomb shelter or pick up arms cuz they are going to be bringin it.

The Cult of Personality

Look into my eyes, what do you see?
Cult of Personality
I know your anger, I know your dreams
I've been everything you want to be
I'm the Cult of Personality
Like Mussolini and Kennedy
I'm the Cult of Personality
Cult of Personality
Cult of Personality

Neon lights, A Nobel Price
The mirror speaks, the reflection lies
You don't have to follow me
Only you can set me free
I sell the things you need to be
I'm the smiling face on your T.V.
I'm the Cult of Personality
I exploit you still you love me

I tell you one and one makes three
I'm the Cult of Personality
Like Joseph Stalin and Gandhi
I'm the Cult of Personality
Cult of Personality
Cult of Personality

Neon lights a Nobel Prize
A leader speaks, that leader dies
You don't have to follow me
Only you can set you free

You gave me fortune
You gave me fame
You me power in your God's name
I'm every person you need to be
I'm the Cult of Personality

Religous intolerance

Hypocrisy and Dishonesty

Currently, or over a period of time?

I agree 100%, and I would go so far as to say that the world would be far better place if there was no religion.

The negatives of worshippng "superior beings" outweigh the positives IMO.

From what I've seen, the main source of conflict in the world is that people want to control things that they are not entitled to--like other peoples' property, work or opinions.

Hmm. I probably should have put xenophobia and tribalism on there as an option. Can a moderator add it?


I answered religion out of kneejerk habit, but the more I think about it the more I wonder if it's cultural differences. Of course, the truth is that the two are fundamentally intertwined.

Often because their god(s) "tells" them they have a right to.

Hmm, good point. Let's say in the past 100 years. Bonus points for answering in the past 5,000 years.

I'd have to say a mix between economic disparities and self-interest, over human existance. Religion doesn't even come close to that IMO.

Bronco fans coming to grips that they don't have Elway QBing their team.