Is the belief that the universe has a "creator" a religious belief?

Answer 1

If you assume that that creator is a God. If it's some creature like "Q" from Star Trek, then it too was developed and has an origin that could, assumedly, be investigated.

"Q" was a powerful being, perhaps immortal, but was born at some point. His interference with natural laws made him appear divine, but they were able to defeat him at various points because he had needs that they could fulfill. Kind of makes him a low-grade god, if at all.

Answer 2

No, in fact it doesnt matter what your faith is- the universe was created, and we all know it was so it isnt even a mere belief at all- it is a fact.

Be it natural, scientific, religious or whatever- the fact that the universe exists at all moves it beyond the realm of belief. The only question is WHAT (or Who) created the universe.

YOUR belief in how the universe was created is what makes it religious or scientific.

To say that God created the universe is BOTH scientific and religious. You just have to determine who or what God is.

Answer 3

No.
The belief that the creator of the universe is a specific deity, is determined by your religion.
As far as I know, there is no religion that attributes the creation of the universe to an anonymous creator.

Answer 4

It kind of is, but a lot of people that believe in God or some kind of supreme being aren't really "religious." By that, I mean that they don't practice any kind of religion.

For myself, I believe in God. But I don't really practice an organized religion. To me, church just seems like a social thing more than anything else. I know I might get some scorn, and probably some "thumbs downs" for saying that, but oh well.

Answer 5

No it isn't. You don't have to subscribe to any religious tradition to recognize that any material thing that exists must have come into existence. And that something/someone must thherefore have been the cause of its coming into existence. And that whatever/whoever brought it into existence must have preceded it, since a cause always precedes its effect. Therefore, whoever/whatever brought the universe into existence must have preceded the universe. And since matter, energy and time are components of the universe, whoever/whatever brought the universe into existence must not be composed of matter or energy, and must exist outside of time. This is plain logic. Nothing religious about it.

Answer 6

Deism is not a religion. It is generally a philosophical position to explain the world, natural law, and human rights. It was the position of John Locke and the framers of our Constitution. The Declaration of Independence mentions "Nature's God" which is a reference to this concept. Otherwise, it would be invoking religion, which we know is not true.

Deism is defined in Webster's Encyclopedic Dictionary, 1941, as: "[From Latin Deus, God.Deity] The doctrine or creed of a Deist." And Deist is defined in the same dictionary as: "One who believes in the existence of a God or supreme being but denies revealed religion, basing his belief on the light of nature and reason."

Answer 7

No more a religious belief than evolution is.

Answer 8

Not in the rhetorical sense that you are trying to portray,Friend.God is here,He is real and yes He did create the universe.You yourself believe this that is why you are continually on Yahoo answers trying to disprove it.You are attempting the impossible Friend and I will pray for you.God bless.

Answer 9

Weeelllllll, if not religious, what kind of belief would you call it?
Political?
Cultural?
Philosophic?

Answer 10

No Jim. For you "agnostics" I would say IT IS JUST A FACT. Although agnostics are supposed to believe in God, I have seen you use the word "we" when talking of atheists so I would think that you are just using the word agnostic as a smokescreen when you claim indignation that you are agnostic. Have a nice day.