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Is it because they are holding on so tightly to their beliefs and anything that might cause doubt is precieved as a threat?
2006-10-29 08:46:56 · 24 answers · asked by trouthunter 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For example: People sometimes hear voices in their heads. From what I understand it is a common phenomena, and in no way linked to any supernatural power.
2006-10-29 08:48:21 · update #1
Another example might be the fact that the Bible was written by men and not by God.
2006-10-29 08:49:17 · update #2
I actually took a number of college courses on the "para-normal" and it is interesting.
I found the actual reasons for why things happened much more interesting.
2006-10-29 08:52:42 · update #3
The sun is not supernatural. It is a yellow dwarf star. And I welcome new information, and do not fear change.
2006-10-29 08:54:06 · update #4
I'm not overly concerned about rationalism versus theology. I'm fully aware that there is little empirical proof for my religious beliefs. Instead, I realize that my faith is just that--a matter of faith and belief. So carry on, and keep trying to sap all the mystery out of life; I personally prefer a little bit to be left in. I'm not threatened by science or another person's lack of belief, but do wonder at times why they seem so hell-bent on attempting to disprove my own beliefs, when I'm content to respect their views.
2006-10-29 08:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say every one becomes offended however I think these theories which might explain some evidence can be used in an attempt to explain all situations, which clearly no theory has quite that capacity. Also when you apply such a theory you are often starting from a position of knowing that God couldn't possibly speak to a person. No one can know that for sure unless they have made up their mind before the fact.
2006-10-29 16:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by Edward J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do know this goes the other way around as well, right?
sometimes the metaphysical solution is the signifigantly more likely one,... atheists can amusingly believe bizzarely contorted, unlikely scientific explanations for things... when a rather simple, basic metaphysical answer is right out in the open.
another point is that "Supernatural" things are only supernatural to those who do NOT understand them. when you can percieve them personally, every day, they aren't supernatural at all, in fact they are quite natural.
Voices? but what about when they tell you things that you couldn't have known on your own, and the information turns out to be accurate?
2006-10-29 17:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by RW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because when a rational explanation is presented, it opens the door to the thought that there is a rational explanation to many of their other beliefs, which could mean that everything they believe and stand for could be a lie. Imagine what it would be like to learn that all you have known in your life is absolutely wrong. It would be like being stripped of your identity. And so, they cover their ears and repeat their learnings over and over... as they say "ignorance is bliss..."
2006-10-29 16:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by carmenPI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And you don't hold your beliefs so tightly? What is more supernatural than the sun? My explanation is God, and your explanation...? Design implies a designer, so go ahead and convince anybody that nobody made the sun.
2006-10-29 16:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a catholic i dont disagree with you, but i still believe in the divine.
for one, voices in someones head.... um, that's either your internal voice or skizophrenia - which i would say can be a result of letting evil take over your mind.
as far as the Bible being written by men.... everyone knows that. the belief is that it was inspired by God - Muslims are the only religious people who believe their holy book was written by the hand of God (Allah) manifest in their prophet Muhammed. Christians realize that it was the result of philosophical debate and divine inspiration.
2006-10-29 16:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by kujigafy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if one thing that the consider to be " by the grace of god" or " Divine" can be proven by science, the all of there beliefs are on shaky ground. they can believe that god created just 2 people to start the world, but the concept of carbon dating is justa tad too " out there"
2006-10-29 16:51:25 · answer #7 · answered by hungryhillkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does make one wonder why they get thier "Undies in a Knot"
over things that PROVE thier beliefs are true!
Could be FEAR. Spiritual things are a little spooky.
But mostly it's lack of CONVICTION. A real belief in their
beliefs.
They don't even know what they are supposed to believe. They're just parroting. Repeating what they hear.
So they feel threatened by anything new to them!
2006-10-29 16:54:31 · answer #8 · answered by zenbuddhamaster 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem with the term "supernatural" is that it refers to things occurring outside nature, which is to say "physically impossible". I have never seen a "rational" explanation why something that was physically impossible still happened. Have you?
2006-10-29 16:55:18 · answer #9 · answered by rich k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of peoples so called experiences are just ghosts, (disembodied souls trying to use their mind body and sense's to enjoy for themselves) There are many different answers But there are actually real true spiritual experiences. I just find that most atheists have no such experiences.
2006-10-29 16:59:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋