How does that work?
2006-06-15 03:49:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To clarify: I've read the bible, several times. I've been to church more times than I can think about.
2006-06-15 03:55:12 · update #1
I don't think you are a very good candidate for religion. Sorry. Maybe youshould try to do something else constructive. Let your neighbors take your kids to church for you.
2006-06-15 03:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
That would be foolish. The Bible tells us in James that if we ask God and then doubt-that we are double minded and unstable in all our ways, and we should not expect anything from God.
It would be a serious waste of time to pray to God if you do not believe He exist- and He agrees.
2006-06-15 10:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that same question once!!!
Before I could give myself an answer I had to figure out WHAT it was that I actually believed in. I also needed to see what was out there and what fulfilled my spiritual needs.
We mostly inherit religious/spiritual beliefs and rarely are we encouraged to make up or own minds or explore the possibilities ; we are brainwashed into believing there is only One TRUE path.
Spirituality and religion are not the same thing. You choose what form of worship fulfills your needs...
Good luck!
2006-06-15 10:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by An Opinionated One 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our creator does exist under thousands of names. God, Buddha, Goddess, Isis, Hecate, Diana, The Trinity, etc. When you pray you don't have to worry about what name you use because all prayers go to the same place.
2006-06-15 10:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by zerospacegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't, otherwise you would be crazy. That's what crazy people do, talk to imaginary friends and voices in their head. You must first be a theist, at the very least, before you attempt to pray
2006-06-15 13:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The great Atheist Philosopher Epicurus said something to this effect:
If it feels good to pray, why not just do it.
2006-06-15 10:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by Real Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt work that way. if you dont belive in anything then who are praying to to make those issue get fulfilled. I am a athiest and I dont belive in a god or higher power so i dont pay and surely dont have a higher power to look up to and pray to.
2006-06-15 10:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe try getting a relationship with God, such as reading the bible or going to a church!! Just know that God will always love you no matter what!!!
2006-06-15 10:53:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray - I want to believe, help me!!!
What ever is holding you back may depend on how good your father was to you or any number of other reasons,
But if it is intellectual go to
http://www.carm.org/doctrine/100truths.htm
2006-06-15 10:58:43 · answer #9 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i read a quote this morning in the bible where it says if you dont believe god doesnt pay attention
2006-06-15 10:58:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋