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Headlines Who Here Believe's In God
- Thread starter Destiny Khan
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Religious fanatics are fucking stupid. God is a myth. We created God and not vice-versa. IF there is a creator of the Universe, he doesn't give more shit about us than birds, trees, other planets and galaxies, etc. WE'RE NOT SPECIAL. God, Buddah, Allah.. they're myths to explain where we're from and where we're going.
There are to many unanswered questions for me. Such as, if there is a god, why does he let us have war, disease and poverty? If god truly is all powerfull, couldn't he abolish all of these things? Religion was (in my opinion) first invented as a way to govern the people, make them fear somthing that the people in power could control.
Sometimes, I think "how could there ever be a god?"
Others, I think "how couldn't there?"
One thing's for sure, no organized religion I've come across does it for me so far. Sometimes, I just feel that there's an utter hopelessness, and that the only way we could have come about was by that of a God... but others, I think that the chimera that is man may have come about unaided... such is life, and the process of living it.
I'll probably never know.
Others, I think "how couldn't there?"
One thing's for sure, no organized religion I've come across does it for me so far. Sometimes, I just feel that there's an utter hopelessness, and that the only way we could have come about was by that of a God... but others, I think that the chimera that is man may have come about unaided... such is life, and the process of living it.
I'll probably never know.
I do believe in God. I am a Christian (probably not the best Christian... but then who is? ). I don't have to explain myself to anyone, I have my reasons for my beliefs, and that's good enough for me.
I respect others' right to believe in what they want, and I do NOT try to force my beliefs down ANYONE'S throat; If you want a religious debate with me you're out of luck. I have friends who are atheist, and had a friend in high school who was Muslim. We got along just fine.
Practically the only time I DO discuss religion, is if a friend or someone close to me is interested in learning more about my beliefs. I don't put on a big show or say things like "IF YOU DON'T COME TO JESUS YOU'LL BURN IN HELL, AAAAAAHHAHAAHHAAAHAH!!!111111111." I hate it when people try to use fear to force someone into a religion, or guilt trip them into it. If you truly believe in your heart of hearts that there is no God, or that Mohammed was a prophet of Allah, or that the universe exploded into existence billions of years ago, then that's absolutely fine with me.
Have I ever been verbally attacked because of my religion? Yes, on more than one occassion, but as I said before, I do NOT debate about the subject. It's not my place to tell someone "you're right" or "you're wrong" just because they don't agree with me.
). I don't have to explain myself to anyone, I have my reasons for my beliefs, and that's good enough for me.I respect others' right to believe in what they want, and I do NOT try to force my beliefs down ANYONE'S throat; If you want a religious debate with me you're out of luck. I have friends who are atheist, and had a friend in high school who was Muslim. We got along just fine.
Practically the only time I DO discuss religion, is if a friend or someone close to me is interested in learning more about my beliefs. I don't put on a big show or say things like "IF YOU DON'T COME TO JESUS YOU'LL BURN IN HELL, AAAAAAHHAHAAHHAAAHAH!!!111111111." I hate it when people try to use fear to force someone into a religion, or guilt trip them into it. If you truly believe in your heart of hearts that there is no God, or that Mohammed was a prophet of Allah, or that the universe exploded into existence billions of years ago, then that's absolutely fine with me.
Have I ever been verbally attacked because of my religion? Yes, on more than one occassion, but as I said before, I do NOT debate about the subject. It's not my place to tell someone "you're right" or "you're wrong" just because they don't agree with me.
Icarus said:
Sometimes, I think "how could there ever be a god?"
Others, I think "how couldn't there?"
One thing's for sure, no organized religion I've come across does it for me so far. Sometimes, I just feel that there's an utter hopelessness, and that the only way we could have come about was by that of a God... but others, I think that the chimera that is man may have come about unaided... such is life, and the process of living it.
I'll probably never know.
Others, I think "how couldn't there?"
One thing's for sure, no organized religion I've come across does it for me so far. Sometimes, I just feel that there's an utter hopelessness, and that the only way we could have come about was by that of a God... but others, I think that the chimera that is man may have come about unaided... such is life, and the process of living it.
I'll probably never know.
ferengi74656 said:
I do believe in God. I am a Christian (probably not the best Christian... but then who is? ). I don't have to explain myself to anyone, I have my reasons for my beliefs, and that's good enough for me.
I respect others' right to believe in what they want, and I do NOT try to force my beliefs down ANYONE'S throat; If you want a religious debate with me you're out of luck. I have friends who are atheist, and had a friend in high school who was Muslim. We got along just fine.
Practically the only time I DO discuss religion, is if a friend or someone close to me is interested in learning more about my beliefs. I don't put on a big show or say things like "IF YOU DON'T COME TO JESUS YOU'LL BURN IN HELL, AAAAAAHHAHAAHHAAAHAH!!!111111111." I hate it when people try to use fear to force someone into a religion, or guilt trip them into it. If you truly believe in your heart of hearts that there is no God, or that Mohammed was a prophet of Allah, or that the universe exploded into existence billions of years ago, then that's absolutely fine with me.
Have I ever been verbally attacked because of my religion? Yes, on more than one occassion, but as I said before, I do NOT debate about the subject. It's not my place to tell someone "you're right" or "you're wrong" just because they don't agree with me.
). I don't have to explain myself to anyone, I have my reasons for my beliefs, and that's good enough for me.I respect others' right to believe in what they want, and I do NOT try to force my beliefs down ANYONE'S throat; If you want a religious debate with me you're out of luck. I have friends who are atheist, and had a friend in high school who was Muslim. We got along just fine.
Practically the only time I DO discuss religion, is if a friend or someone close to me is interested in learning more about my beliefs. I don't put on a big show or say things like "IF YOU DON'T COME TO JESUS YOU'LL BURN IN HELL, AAAAAAHHAHAAHHAAAHAH!!!111111111." I hate it when people try to use fear to force someone into a religion, or guilt trip them into it. If you truly believe in your heart of hearts that there is no God, or that Mohammed was a prophet of Allah, or that the universe exploded into existence billions of years ago, then that's absolutely fine with me.
Have I ever been verbally attacked because of my religion? Yes, on more than one occassion, but as I said before, I do NOT debate about the subject. It's not my place to tell someone "you're right" or "you're wrong" just because they don't agree with me.
I agree with you 100%, in this subject matter there is no black and white. I come from a catholic family but I was never baptized, which hasn't stopped me from believing in god. I think that it is someone's choice to believe or not to believe and there should be no "threats" such as going to hell if you don't go to church. Like you said, I can't tell someone their wrong because they don't believe in God and I do, it's just a choice to believe in God. I too will not debate over this matter and will take no positions except for the fact that I am a believer.
I think there is a powerfull transdimensional entity (God) that interferes with history and is worshipped by several religions. I believe it is also a very cruel and evil (by our standards) entity. I believe most religions are
use fear and greed to manipulate mankind and hinder man's progress.
I think the goal of evolution for humanity should be to become powerfull enough to overcome this monstrosity and determine our own destiny.
use fear and greed to manipulate mankind and hinder man's progress.
I think the goal of evolution for humanity should be to become powerfull enough to overcome this monstrosity and determine our own destiny.
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