If God doesn't really exist? Then why I shouldn't still believe in him and die happy?

Question

MAYBE God doesn't really exist and I devoted my entire life believing in him since I was 5. Maybe the Bibble was a fiction book just like the myths that the greeks wrote.

Maybe this is just a fantasy and it's just like believing in fairies as you atheist say.

But if having faith in him makes me a more spiritual, positive, happier and peaceful person even if he doesn't exist, then why you atheist don't respect this?

It hasn't been scientifically proved that God exist but it has been scientifically proved that the people who have faith in a higher power doesn't matter the religion or the God have a better meaning of life, are more peaceful, calm and optimistic in certain situations.

If Christianity benefits the life of others then why disturb their peace and leave them alone.
Not all Christians are people who want to force you into believe something you don't want to believe. I am this type of person and I am surprised by all the hatred some people have against us.

If I found out that God doesn't truly exist tomorrow. I still wont regret believing in him after all this time, because my faith has made me into a better and peaceful person.

And no I am not trying to change your opinions. I am not going to win anything by doing so. I am just looking for respect.

I don't hate atheist. I just feel offended by their comments, but no I dont feel hate. Hate is a big word to describe what I feel. As a christian I shouldt hate, just accept and love.

No. I am not saying my life is better than yours. I don't go day by day feeling this way.

And yes I heard about the benefits of having faith on a higher power in the news yers ago. It stimulates the brain. It's obvious. In every religion you meditate.

Answer 1

Religion is the opiate of the masses, dear. If it makes you happier and makes you work harder for the benefit of mankind, then by all means, be my guest. Becoming athiest has made me pragmatic, and pessimistic, but at least I can feel that I am not deluding myself with things that I cannot prove to be true. That mental purity helps me in my everyday work and studies, and to me, it is deeply satisfying.

To each his own, as they say.

Also, I can understand why you seem so upset about athiests getting on your case about your religion, but remember that those people who will go out and pester others about thier beliefs are extremists, and don't represent the majority of the population. In fact, these very same types of people give christians thier "bad rap" for wanting to foist thier religion upon everyone else, which in turn sparks our crazy whackaloons to go hassle you. It's a cycle of stupidity, really.

Answer 2

First of all, there is nothing wrong with faith.

As an atheist, the only problem I have is when people try to force their beliefs on others.

Also..

but it has been scientifically proved that the people who have faith in a higher power doesn't matter the religion or the God have a better meaning of life, are more peaceful, calm and optimistic in certain situations.

I have to call BS on this, could you provide a source in a peer-reviewed journal for this claim.

This is part of the problem. You may not realize it but you are asserting that your way of life is better than ours without any evidence to back it up.

Answer 3

As an atheist I don't care if you believe in a god or not, I just want you to accept that my position has equal validity. If your belief makes you feel AND behave better then it's all good. Atheism can be a religion (there are atheist who just blindly 'believe' there is no god), but it is generally a considered rejection of a god image in lieu of demonstrable evidence.

I can restate part of your question and it's equally valid from where I sit..."If atheism benefits the life of others then why disturb their peace and leave them alone. Not all atheists are people who want to force you into believe something you don't want to believe. I am this type of person and I am surprised by all the hatred some people have against us."

Answer 4

If God doesn't exist you can still believe in him and die happy, but don't force your damn beliefs on others. That's the problem most atheists have with religion, not that you believe in the crap, but that you want everyone else to believe in it and follow your beliefs. Keep your religion out of the classroom and the government, it's that damn simple. You say you don't force your beliefs on others, but most Christians do. Guilt by association. Just like you call all atheists unhappy Christianity-bashers.

And you may think that being religious makes you happy, but I'm atheist and I'm damn happy. Belief in a higher power doesn't do anything for me. Atheists, generally, live happier lives because we feel this is our only shot at happiness so we'd better make the best of it. Theists believe that they'll have a second chance, some kind of afterlife. I don't need a higher being to force me into being happy and obedient. I do it because after I'm dead, it's over. I'm not going to spend my life in jail, and I'm not going to make others' lives miserable because then I'll feel guilty. I make the most out of life.

Edit: You have yet to provide us with the facts supporting your claim that, "...it has been scientifically proved that the people who have faith in a higher ...have a better meaning of life..." it's quite immature of you to make such an assertion without valid evidence to back it up.

Answer 5

"If Christianity benefits the life of others then why disturb their peace and leave them alone."

That would be fine with me if it didn't invade the lives of nonbelievers. Unfortunately, many Christians aren't like you, they can't keep their beliefs to themselves.

"it has been scientifically proved that the people who have faith in a higher power doesn't matter the religion or the God have a better meaning of life, are more peaceful, calm and optimistic in certain situations."

Really? Where's your source?

Answer 6

I have been searching for some kind of answer, continuously researching, and trying to fill up my brain with enough facts that a common thread begins to appear. Here are some of my current thoughts.

First an aside: I saw a new form of car insurance today on FoxNews from a company called Faith Guard (Iowa). Car insurance for everyone, but benefits coming to folks who are active church participants. One benefit is the deductible waved if the accident happened on the way to or from a church function. Calling all church goers-this is for you-especially all you JWs-seriously, you won't accept any discussion reading material from me to explore, but this insurance may really save you some money.

Back to topic:

Believe it or not, but it is more scientifically provable (find Einstein's The Grand Cycle) that our God is a consciousness not unlike ours that evolved billions of years ago. In the Grand Cycle, lottery winning becomes infinite and trivial.

Since you've devoted your entire life, have you yourself explored the Bible or have you subsided on what has been told to you? Read the bible and apply the things you know.

Did you ever wonder why the people created the golden calf even after being delivered by Moses and seeing the miracle of the waters parting? Do you think you would dance around the calf after walking through waters being held back? Heck no. The people then didn't have self evident truths to rule themselves by; they had just come from being slaves that had no rights.Their masters could do anything to them-no limits We now have some self evident truths so we wouldn't be participating with the calf. Self evident truths-the Ten Commandments-is what Moses was bringing to the people. After seeing the calf deal, Moses/God knew the only way for the Ten Commandments to become self-evident truths is isolation and co-dependent survival. Thus fory years of wandering...ah but didn't they become a force then.

This makes me think of American history with the freeing of African Americans. Thank God they related to Jesus and could accept the teachings because it gave them self evident truths to free themselves from slave mentality. This is why I find so much joy watching their worship. It is one of their saving graces.

Ask yourself questions and search for context. If God is God, then why did the tree have to be there to tempt Man? Why did God take Abel's offering and not Cain? Why was it not a sin when Hagar/Ishmael were sent to their deaths through no fault of their own. Why is it breezed over how Abraham and Sara screwed up Hagar's whole life?

Last ask yourself the top dog question-what eureka or conscious or paradigm was Jesus trying to bring to the people? I always found it strange when people said when listening to Jesus, "Who is this that speaks with such authority." What does that tell me able the people's mentality?

Enough space-apologies-research continues

Answer 7

I couldn't agree more....If I were to die and nothing happened...no heaven, whatever....I would still not regret believing in God and being a happy person for it. BUT....if I died and did go to heaven and was told that because of my belief and faithfulness I was granted eternal life and would "live" forever with my creator, then well, I guess I would be happy with that to....and grateful for my belief. To each their own....we will all find out someday what happens....until then, I'm quite happy believing in the "fairy tales" some people say I believe in. Peace!

Answer 8

I agree totally with you, Why, not put faith in something higher than yourself and try to be the best person you can through your belief. Whichever higher power you believe in. Science it's self has more questions than answers, having faith gives power to one's self a call to truth. Not the never ending quest to prove something wrong by another question. We live in a society today to belief in something is almost wrong, the funny looks you always get fascinate me. I dont force my beliefs so, I shouldn't have to be forced to listen to atheiests. We all shall see in or own time but, our difference is we can approach it with our heads high. With the knowledge we were the best people we could be by the actions and, faith in life.

Answer 9

I think you have a valid point. To me, if a person believes in a higher power...God, Budda, Jehova, fairies, etc....and that belief causes them to live a more positive life, then what harm is there? I just wish people would be willing to also accept that other people have different beliefs. I don't want people trying to convert me to their "side". If it makes a person happy to believe in heaven, or life after death, or reincarnation, then what's the big deal? I agree with you.

Answer 10

A belief in "GOD" is not required to have a happy life. A belief in ones existence is required. I feel that an understanding that no matter what you believe it should be understood that your choices in life normally determine your reality. Call it luck or faith...its all the same. If you need to call it God, just remember that he gave you free will...so its up to you, not him. If you dont believe in God, then its what you make of it anyway, is it not?