2006-08-24 05:58:57 · 36 answers · asked by vintage_closet 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You worship whoever your religion tells you to worship. That's what religion is for, to tell you what to do. If you don't subscribe to a religion there is no need to worship anything. You do need to believe in something though.
For me, it's do the best you can for others, help those around you and follow the laws of your land. What will provide the most benefit to the most people? We're all on this boat together and we only have one go at it; so why not work together for something better right now?
Don't know what is of benefit, what is good? Be reasonable, use logic, think through it. What brings the most joy or utility to people? If you can perceive that something is wrong, you are half way there to knowing what is right.
When you eliminate the god aspect it is easier to see the other person as another human, not a heretic, heathen or infidel. We all become the same, each life is worth the same. It saddens me when I read of sectarian violence, when I look at history and see the violence, death and destruction due to this or that god.
Most religions promise an afterlife of paradise, all you have to do is bear the sufferings of this world. What does that leave our children or grandchildren? Look at the world as it is now, should we not TRY to make things better for them? Shouldn't previous generations have done better for us?
Hopefully enough people will awaken from this madness, see that people can be good without a parental god and that we can and will make this a better place to live for everyone.
2006-08-24 06:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't "worship" anything. I do believe in God, The Goddess, The Light, Divine Wisdom, I AM....call "her" what you will. I don't however believe this God requires us to worship "him". A perfect, all loving, magnificent , highly evolved being would never be that petty or have that kind of ego. I always felt that a God that says he gives you a choice and then says "but, it has to be my choice or your going to hell" isn't really giving you a choice at all....and that simply is just not what God is. That's a twisted and skewed view preached by some religious organizations. If you want to find God, look with in....find the Christ consciousness and become it...find God with in each other...find God in the trees, the ocean's and the animals. When you truly look through the eyes of the ultimate observer things are different. It's not easy, but it sure is worth the effort.
2006-08-24 08:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by The Tiki God 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Deciding whether God exists is within each individual and what they believe in. Therefore the most sensible approach is to determine for oneself what you believe in and understand that any higher power that strengthens you and gives you the will live a productive life can be that who you worship
2006-08-24 06:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by higglas 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know that God exists...so if God did not exist there would be no reason to worship.
2006-08-24 06:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by Latte2Go 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Universe
2006-08-24 06:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by Xae 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
worship only applies to god and since god doesn't exist, no need for worship. however, if you still feel the need to worship, you may as well start worshiping me as i am the closest thing to god around, and i really do exist
2006-08-24 06:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by Gallivanting Galactic Gadfly 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
People who don't believe in God find something else to worship. Some worship money, some worship themselves (by indulging every whim), some worship celebrities, some worship science. Whatever you base your life around is basically your god.
2006-08-24 06:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by Epitome_inc 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
One need not worship anything or anybody. Just be morally upright and show genuine kindness and compassion for all fellow human beings regardless of race, creed, or colour.
Be ready to help the less fortunate without any hidden agenda. like the reward of 'heaven', reward of better business or better life.
2006-08-25 03:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fortunetly God does exist so I don't have to think about an answer. I do feel though that those how don't believe in a God worship aspect of their self. Worshiping prestige, money, pride and other self-inflating ego trips.
2006-08-24 06:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by Rick D 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I really don't like the word worship. But if by worship you mean what do you hold in high esteem I would say Truth. That is why I am an atheist. Because I hold truth in such high esteem.
2006-08-24 06:05:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋