Why do you believe what you believe?

I'm at the point in my life where you are trying to figure out what you believe religious wise, do I believe in God or do I believe in evolving from a single celled organism. I have had religion shoved down my throat for my whole life basically and I kind have pushed it away and never given it any real thought until recently. So I decided to come here and see why you guys believe what you believe if anything or is GS your supreme being. Do you ever have any doubts about what it is you believe like does it really exist. For me I don't really feel secure in putting my faith in something I can't see or understand for the most part, so commences the long journey.

another religion type thread2ndWonder

 At least its not "Why is Evolution better then Christianity" "Or look at Christians protesting" or "Lets believe what Tom Cruise does"

My religion type thread is not your common relgion type thread as you would call it, I was merely looking for input instead of common bickering back and forth others try to achieve with theres,

I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.Bourbons3

There are more gods than just the christian one. 

well

im an atheist

i believe in the big bang, evolution etc

i dont believe in there being a god or any spiritual being etc

i believe when you die, you just die like any other life form and you just breakdown and decay upon death 

i believe what i believe because to me i think its whats right

I believe what I believe based on evidence, morality, common sense and economic thinking.

I will never believe anything because of "group think", which is probably why I disregard religion, besides the fact that I'm supposed to believe in the incredible without a shred of proof.

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[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.-Karayan-

There are more gods than just the christian one.

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Kreugh

I believe in myself, thus i believe in God.

I think it's safe to say that everyone belives what they do because it is what makes most sense to them.

Same applies to me.

I think it's safe to say that everyone belives what they do because it is what makes most sense to them.

Same applies to me.

luke1889

[QUOTE="luke1889"]

I think it's safe to say that everyone belives what they do because it is what makes most sense to them.

Same applies to me.

X360PS3AMD05

Yeah, I was kind of generalising.  :P  Regardless of how they come to know it, it's still what makes most sense to them.  :P

[QUOTE="-Karayan-"]

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.Bourbons3

There are more gods than just the christian one.

A lot of people believe in an "it" god, which doesn't adhere to any man made religions. 

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"]

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.-Karayan-

There are more gods than just the christian one.

A lot of people believe in an "it" god, which doesn't adhere to any man made religions. 

Don't mess with Zeus!!!!

[QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"]

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.sonicare

There are more gods than just the christian one.

A lot of people believe in an "it" god, which doesn't adhere to any man made religions.

Don't mess with Zeus!!!!

[QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"]

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.sonicare

There are more gods than just the christian one.

A lot of people believe in an "it" god, which doesn't adhere to any man made religions.

Don't mess with Zeus!!!!

How is Zeus not a part of manmade religion? 

[QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"]

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.-Karayan-

There are more gods than just the christian one.

A lot of people believe in an "it" god, which doesn't adhere to any man made religions.

Don't mess with Zeus!!!!

How is Zeus not a part of manmade religion? 

How can the "it" god not be a man-made religion?

[QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"]

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.sonicare

There are more gods than just the christian one.

A lot of people believe in an "it" god, which doesn't adhere to any man made religions.

Don't mess with Zeus!!!!

How is Zeus not a part of manmade religion?

How can the "it" god not be a man-made religion?

It's the believe that there is some god/goddess /thing which doesn't have the crap like Jesus, or praying or having to adhere to specific ludicrous rules. It's more the believe that there's something more than just science, without any real form or thought to it.

[QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"]

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.-Karayan-

There are more gods than just the christian one.

A lot of people believe in an "it" god, which doesn't adhere to any man made religions.

Don't mess with Zeus!!!!

How is Zeus not a part of manmade religion?

How can the "it" god not be a man-made religion?

It's the believe that there is some god/goddess /thing which doesn't have the crap like Jesus, or praying or having to adhere to specific ludicrous rules. It's more the believe that there's something more than just science, without any real form or thought to it.

[QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"][QUOTE="Bourbons3"][QUOTE="-Karayan-"]

[QUOTE="Bourbons3"]I dont believe in God because I think that the Bible has been proven false too many times.Bourbons3

There are more gods than just the christian one.

A lot of people believe in an "it" god, which doesn't adhere to any man made religions.

Don't mess with Zeus!!!!

How is Zeus not a part of manmade religion?

How can the "it" god not be a man-made religion?

It's the believe that there is some god/goddess /thing which doesn't have the crap like Jesus, or praying or having to adhere to specific ludicrous rules. It's more the believe that there's something more than just science, without any real form or thought to it.

It's not really a religion, it's more a residue from organized religion.

Knowledge is power, but it can also be strength. To live believing in worshipping while in a state of accepted (and sometimes even demanded) ignorance just doesn't seem to be how my life would be entertaining. If I can't live my life, why should I be living?

Religion is just a crutch. How often do you hear people thank god for something good that happened or say it was god's plan or god's will when something bad happens? The truth is that you have that new house because you worked your ass off and put in overtime, not because of god. The truth is that it wasn't god's will that little Tommy got hit by a car, it's because you're horrible parents. You get the point. Also, to those that say that evolution couldn't have happened because "god created man in his image"; if your god does exist then who's to say he isn't 4ft tall, hairy, and drags his knuckles when he walks? I believe in myself and I believe that we are not the supreme power in the universe.

I believe what I believe based on evidence, morality, common sense and economic thinking.

I will never believe anything because of "group think", which is probably why I disregard religion, besides the fact that I'm supposed to believe in the incredible without a shred of proof.

Rekunta

That's essentially the way I see the whole situation. I don't completely discredit religion and religious thought but I'd like to see some more proof other than the Bible. I was 'force-fed' religion my entire youth and I noticed that they never questioned their own unyielding faith in religion. I think most people are the way they are because of their surroundings and the circumstances of their childhood years. If my parents were raised Hindu, they'd be Hindu. It just so happens that they were raised Christian, so that is what they believe. 

I have always challenged my own beliefs to avoid stagnation. I ask myself why I believe what I do and take in every possible view in order to solidfy my own beliefs.Hexum-311

That's precisely what I would like to see religous people do more often. A little introspection and questioning never hurt. 

I dont believe in God, well, in the sense of how religion portrays it. If you want, you could say everything is God. You, me, the whole universe...... maybe universes. I believe we are all astral beings and we incarnate in these mortal vessels to learn something that we felt we needed to learn. Life is about learning, not religion. There are multiple planes and we are just on the third. We are immortal, Astral Beings never die. We live on and learn on. Maybe, we learn everything and just enjoy the beautiful scenery of space in 4D. All I know for sure, is that religion is not the way to go if your conscious is telling you otherwise. If you feel following religion isnt right dont do it. I have always despised religion, ever since I was little. It has never made since to me. I tried it for a couple months and in the end it made me hate. So I look down on it. I see it as an obstacle someone developed to control society. Something that tries to control our curiosity of the universe. I believe in life, not religion.

I'm at the point in my life where you are trying to figure out what you believe religious wise, do I believe in God or do I believe in evolving from a single celled organism. I have had religion shoved down my throat for my whole life basically and I kind have pushed it away and never given it any real thought until recently. So I decided to come here and see why you guys believe what you believe if anything or is GS your supreme being. Do you ever have any doubts about what it is you believe like does it really exist. For me I don't really feel secure in putting my faith in something I can't see or understand for the most part, so commences the long journey.

 

mattes2542

When I look at the science of evolution and all the scientific things surrounding the universe I tend to think it's more logical that  there is a greater force behind it, than it all just happend by coincidence.

Of course on the other hand I have zero evidence of this greater force and thereforce cannot rule out coincidence.  

In other words I'm agnostic because I understand the way things work. 

I don't know what to believe any more! :cry:

I don't really associate myself to any religion, i was born christian I guess, but i don't follow a religion just becasue i was born into it, seems like a pretty bad reason to base your beliefs on. while i do believe there must be some god or afterlife, i havent pinned it to any religion, i find it very interesting to keep my ears open to people of differing beliefs. its like everyone believes in the same thing; the paths (meaning each religion) just seem to go in different directions and ultimately lead to the same conclusion.

in short i believe you should follow whatever helps you get through the day. whatever inspires you. why do i believe this? i've tried following christianity, it wasn't my cup of tea. i'd rather practice on my own than sit in a church and feel no faith.

I'm at the point in my life where you are trying to figure out what you believe religious wise, do I believe in God or do I believe in evolving from a single celled organism. I have had religion shoved down my throat for my whole life basically and I kind have pushed it away and never given it any real thought until recently. So I decided to come here and see why you guys believe what you believe if anything or is GS your supreme being. Do you ever have any doubts about what it is you believe like does it really exist. For me I don't really feel secure in putting my faith in something I can't see or understand for the most part, so commences the long journey.

 

mattes2542

All right, look, you seem like the kind of person who's honest, and has an honest problem. So I will give you the most honest opinion I can, because one can see this thread is becoming "just another religion thread".

Believe what you want. In the end, it's really about what your happier or more comfortable living with. I can show you many passages from the Bible, the Qu'ran, and other Sacred Texts that anyone would agree with, that can give you hope and a strength. I could also show you the bloody history behind each religion, show you some passages that would make you cringe with disgust, and make you wonder why a benevolent supreme being would ever allow such a thing. I can give you an opinion based on faith, or evidence and elightenment based on philosophy and through science. But none of that will matter if you can't be happy, or at least content. Look at yourself, look at the world around you, do some goddamned research if you have to. And don't think that the correct ideology will suddenly make you happy. You might just enjoy, and be happy with always searching for answers.

In other words, be the hell happy.

I hope what I said helps.

PS: Look at that Science + Faith diagram. Might help, if you can make your own from the two.

I don't live to believe, I live to learn.guthwulf_de

YES!!!!!!!! uve hit the nail on the head there. thats just what id say.