2006-08-07 10:04:31 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh dear I don't think the theist nuts understand the concept of a HYPOTHETICAL QUESTION. Just something else to add to the ever growing list of things they don't understand.
2006-08-07 10:09:34 · update #1
Atheists can prove their claims much more than believers.
Atheists don't claim that there is anything different.
Believers claim that there is God, which can and has been scientifcally proven wrong.
Believers make more claims than atheists.
I could not believe in my family's religion and through some thinking, converted to Atheism very early in my life.
2006-08-07 10:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by Neil 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would first find out what it is that made me unhappy about my religion. Did it espouse a belief I couldn't believe in, did it make me feel left out, did it make claims that just didn't feel "right" to me? Questions along that line. Then I would ask myself what it is I am looking for. Do I believe in the divine, or do I believe that there is nothing there? Do I want a community to share beliefs with me, a routine to follow, etc. If I felt there was a divine being, I would study other religions to find out what they believed and how in line with my own belief system they were.
Interestingly enough, I went through this a few years ago. I was unable to embrace the beliefs I was raised with and asked myself those questions. I now follow a spiritual path that is right for me. Each person must decide this for themselves.
I can't remember the poet who said this, so forgive me if I misquote him, but "how do you know what is enough until you know what is too much." Likewise, how do you know who you are until you know who you are not.
Enjoyed the question. Hope you like the answer.
Good journeys,
Asha
2006-08-07 17:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Asha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a religion should be used as a means to an end -- its concepts, practices and beliefs should be used as tools to get an experience of reality. If a religion or no-religion isn't doing that, then another version of it or a different one entirely should be tried. The problem occurs when religion is treated as an end in and of itself -- meaning, when the beliefs and concepts are treated as truth and are used to give people meaning. It creates a virtual reality for the person, giving the person meaning for this life. Now, while this isn't 'bad', it robs the person of the ultimate experience -- the direct experience of the divine. When we just say 'I believe this or that' and wait for death to bring us to heaven or whatever, we're missing the main purpose of religion: to get that experience in this life -- an experience that puts the concepts into their correct perspective.
2006-08-07 17:15:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I attend church services I don't practice my religion in a certain building on a certain time and day of the week. I try to follow my religion all the time. If my religion was abolished and outlawed I'd still practice it because it's what I believe.
2006-08-07 17:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by Samuel C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no specific religion to follow, I just follow the Bible. This way I do not have the values of another person interfering with my life with Jesus. Of course I will be viewed as completely wrong but that is OK.
2006-08-07 17:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooopsie! Atheism is also a religion. You don't need a god to have a religion.. Instead of a religion I would follow the person that's worth my admiration... like Jesus, which I already do.
2006-08-09 16:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is man made therefore expendable.
Beliefs and faith on the other hand are part of your heart and soul. True beliefs and faiths are not created or destroyed by a religion or lack thereof.
With that said it is not my religion that is important to me but my belief and faith in Jesus as my personal savior that can not possibly be taken by any man made removals of any religion.
2006-08-07 17:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by reallyconfuzzled1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tom please, it's a loaded question! If they choose a different religion, then you say their religion must not have been right. If they choose atheism, then you say they abandon their beliefs to easy. That's like asking you if you can't practice atheism, which religion would you follow?
2006-08-07 21:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheism and choosing another religion are basically the same thing. For neither are approved.
2006-08-07 17:10:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What do you mean follow your religion? Because I believe in our Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus, When I err I would ask His forgiveness. He knows all my faults and weaknesses. Because I am not always faithfull He remains faithfull. Where is the place where I can hide from Him? As the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.
2006-08-07 17:10:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋