Honestly explaining the supernatural is very simple... Think about it when was religion created? It was created in a time where for one most people couldnt even read (hense church) and two most people were so ignorant that they filled in all the blanks in their head with religion and the "idea" of an afterlife, giving if they do things "for good" in this life time that they will be rewarded in the next.I think there could be some higher power, whether one could call it "God" or not is unknowable at this time. I also believe that man created God in his image, not the other way around. Someone else already mentioned this, but the basic thought is- why do we have to explain the unknown with the supernatural? We cannot prove there is a God, and in fact the Gods that are worshiped today seem so implausible and such products of culture that it is almost laughable. There is usually some truth in stories and texts passed down by humans over time, but it is mixed in with a lot of convolution, it is difficult if not impossible to tease the real from the imagined. In light of this, I can't say that I believe in God, or that I even know what God is, and at the very least I am convinced that man's religions are not the truth. I'd like to believe there is some higher, binding power that is supernatural and beautiful, but I only speculate its possibility and hope for it..that life is not cold and meaningless...but my faith stops there.
heres my logic:I'm not offended at all, but your opinion is (how should I say), strange...
I don't see the logic there at all. I care very much, and I hope to find out someday, but this doesn't mean I have an answer.
So, let's say you contracted a disease. You don't know how you got said disease. So, because you don't know where the disease came from, you don't care you have it?
You know I was agreeing with you for the most part except this.Religion is there to help maintain Society. Without it we are in a world of hurt becuase those with power will do nothing to stop from enslaving us without power (i.e wealth). Religion protects the poor in a world surrounded by greed. If you have nothing to offer the powerful what do they take? they take you. thats what history shows us and yes history will repeat itself
Youve obviously never read the bible and obviously must not have read my posts. Its not about believe in fairytales its about understanding the metaphor of religion and what it stands for. Its not about magic, its about a common sense of what society needs inorder to survive.I refuse to believe there is an invisible being in the sky thats millions of years old and decides the course of existence, but never shows himself
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actually, before you go making assumptions, i was placed in a catholic grade school for six years of my life...and i was forced to read the bibleYouve obviously never read the bible and obviously must not have read my posts. Its not about believe in fairytales its about understanding the metaphor of religion and what it stands for. Its not about magic, its about a common sense of what society needs inorder to survive.
Ignorance cant be conquered but only by accepting it and knowing what to do about it. LEARN AND EXPAND YOUR MINDDDDDD
true even religion has flaws, but thats only becuase of church vs religion itself. I couldnt imagine being a monk or pastor... Of course there are goign to be some "bad apples" in the church and really over time it has evolved into just another organization to enslave the masses for what? for wealth.You know I was agreeing with you for the most part except this.
Religion protects the poor? Aside from a very few pious prophets of G-D, I've never seen a poor clergyman, have you? Religion has evolved to just another man controlling ideology.
Enslaving has been done by religion for centuries, albeit in a clandestine manner.
For the most part religion gives us a basis for a moral and ethical existence. Unfortunately, it has been hijacked and polluted at the same time.
Just my opinion. I'm an ex religious kinda guy, more into believing in G-D than religion now. Peace.
religion is not needed for a better lifetrue even religion has flaws, but thats only becuase of church vs religion itself. I couldnt imagine being a monk or pastor... Of course there are goign to be some "bad apples" in the church and really over time it has evolved into just another organization to enslave the masses for what? for wealth.
Maybe we are doomed no matter which way we go. or perhaps if you look at it from a darwin point of view the strongest/most educated (wealthy) people will survive or.... I just had an epiphany: maybe the only way the strong will survive is in a state of complete dependance on ethier thier "group" or worse thier independence while in a time of total deconstruction, hense only the strong/intelligent will adapt. Which really is darwinism anyways...
Bottomline religion can be taught but it can only be taught to those who need guidance. Today it seems that people accept their fate and really just give up on a hope of a better life. Atleast thats what i see.
From a psychological point of view it seems that you may have "inner demons" that prevent you from embracing the real truth. Maybe you really didnt enjoy the strict behavior of those who taught you religion or w.e but its made you who you are and im not judgeing you im sorry. To each their ownactually, before you go making assumptions, i was placed in a catholic grade school for six years of my life...and i was forced to read the bible
i still do not believe it, and your telling me im ignorant because i made a decision for myself to not take other peoples word for it?
i guess im ignorant cause i refuse to believe anything until it is PROVEN fact, and that it can be demonstrated
no sir, i am not ignorant, i have made a truly educated decision for myself on this subject, and just like religious zealots you attack me for my opinion
here it goes again, never tell a religious person you dont believe in god,From a psychological point of view it seems that you may have "inner demons" that prevent you from embracing the real truth. Maybe you really didnt enjoy the strict behavior of those who taught you religion or w.e but its made you who you are and im not judgeing you im sorry. To each their own
im sorry im coming off negative towards you bro... If you would have read my posts you would know that i dont "believe" in God or a supernatural being, I only believe in the idea of God and religion. If you dont understand its coolhere it goes again, never tell a religious person you dont believe in god,
because no matter what you say, they always think they alright, and that you are wrong
stop forcing your religion onto me
everyone has inner demons, but you can not call it the TRUTH, it may be YOUR truth, but it sure as hell isnt mine
im done arguing with you in circles, typical religious person....people are entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts, remember that next time you try and tell some one your right and they are wrong
you asked if i belived in god... i said no and i stated why, and you attacked me and said i was wrong and have not "embraced the truth" why dont you think about how rediculous you are being
you are more than welcome to your opinionim sorry im coming off negative towards you bro... If you would have read my posts you would know that i dont "believe" in God or a supernatural being, I only believe in the idea of God and religion. If you dont understand its cool
Lite one up and chill
i understand what your trying to say but apparently my point has fell upon deaf ears... Keep believing in nothing and see where it gets you thats all im going to sayyou are more than welcome to your opinion
but telling other people there opinion is wrong because it is not yours is not a very kind thing to do my friend
I hear ya. Thats why i typically keep to myself with my ideas... I just thought maybe just maybe i could have an intelligent debate on my ideas without bias answersthis is exactly why i dont get into religious debate.... wars have been started over this...
it has gotten me quite far actuallyi understand what your trying to say but apparently my point has fell upon deaf ears... Keep believing in nothing and see where it gets you thats all im going to say