Would a religious person admit that they might be wrong?

Question

think about it, i havent seen one that said their beliefs could possibly be wrong or even has a slight chance of being incorrect. heaven or hell? "no proof but it exists", the bible? its infallible word of god. im not trying to be funny because it seems this is how they think. correct me if im wrong

Answer 1

No. They still think that 1 + 1 = "God did it".

Answer 2

Since coming to this site, I have learned quite few things about Christians I never knew. I've also learned a lot more about Christianity in the course of debating with them, even though I was raised in a Christian family and given a *thorough* catecism (which I consciously doubted around 10 years of age, and openly rejected around 15 years old.)

I sincerely believe that if I had access to this site when I was a child, I would have come to my atheism much sooner, so I do believe that for a religious person seeking personal truth, admitting their religion is wrong on Y!A is a supreme possibility.

The trouble is, I don't think there are a lot of people here seeking genuine advice about religion. Nor do there seem to be a lot of learned people giving advice. Personally, I've got a good amount of background in theism, and athesim, so I put some serious thought into certain questions and answers. But, I also must confess that from time to time I screw around with people, and occassionally post nonsense just to be a pain, or blow off steam.

Nevertheless, the majority of my questions are meant to encourage "out of the box" thinking, and I give some truly in-depth answers that I hope will make people at least consider alternate views. Whether I've ever gotten anyone to "change their beliefs" is doubtful, but I have had people ask me for my email or phone# so they could continue to debate with me. I suppose that counts for something, right?

Answer 3

No, most of their heads are too full of air to actually consider the fact that billions of people have completely different beliefs than them and that they have just as much proof as any other religion.

(Of course, this does not apply to everyone. Just all the religious people *I've* met so far.)

***Also, I am an atheist, and I think there is a possibility that I am wrong. And if I am wrong, then great! That means that there is a wonderful heaven that I'm sure all of my friends and family will go to. This does not mean that I am unwavering whatsoever in my beliefs, but I do allow myself to be open-minded.

Answer 4

People that are religious endowed feel that their faith and their beliefs are all encompassing. Now some, like myself, being a spiritual yet tolerant person, am open to debate. If we could talk within reason instead of just pointing to verses in the Bible or condemning people to hell we might get somewhere. It's not necessarily a religious person might not admit to being wrong. It's an intolerant and close minded fanatic that will never purge from their beliefs and condemn everyone elses! I find it very frustrating at times as I feel it's almost child like behavior.

Answer 5

Maybe not. Trinitarians believe that God is composed of three co-equal, co-eternal persons. They insist their beliefs are founded on the Bible. It is hard to reason with them that Jesus is not God. Instead, Jesus called his Father, Jehovah the ONLY true God. John 17:3. Trinitarians believe that God came down to the earth in the flesh. But when you show them from the Bible at John 3:16, 17 that it was God's Son who came to earth, they will still not admit they are wrong.

Answer 6

When you have an encounter with God & see Him work things out in your life, His existence is undeniable. I became a Christian by faith. I made a choice to believe the bible, God's word. As time went by I grew in faith. I have had doubts along the way, I'll admit that, but God clarified a lot of things for me - thus, increasing my faith & causing me to believe more & more. I read the bible & apply it to my life & have seen these promises come true. I have also experienced the realness of God as He has used other people in my life too - to show me love, to encourage me when I have been going thru really tough times, when I have been wrong to correct me.

Answer 7

I'm Pagan and I admit that I might be wrong. At the same time, my beliefs don't disagree with science. My deities are natural parts of the universe. The difference between me and an atheist is that I believe there's some sentience to it all. At the same time, my Gods aren't magic geni who grant me three wishes every time I rub the lamp, either. Nor do they have human attributes other than names I've given them to identify with the concept they represent. They promise me nothing in the afterlife and, quite frankly, have no practical use for me as a physical being - but are willing to impart wisdom to me so that I can connect spiritually to all that is as well as learn more about myself.

Answer 8

I see the same thing. It's a rare thing that a religious person would say they might be incorrect in their beliefs... some people take it to an extreme. I've had a few friendly debates with a friend of mine. It becomes really easy at times to paint them into a corner of logic and at that point it becomes obvious that they are simply making stuff up to escape that corner. That or it becomes something along the lines of "you're looking at it from a human perspective... not god's perspective." As if anyone really can see anything from "god's perspective."

Answer 9

Why bother correcting them?
First of all there likely was a guy named jesus and the whole lot that did most of the things mentioned. Second of all there likely was some form of the old testament events as recorded. and third of all even the book of mormon seems to have some truth to it..The question is then this do spirits go to heaven and to god?
since the whole idea is a moral form of government why look to close?
People need the interactions to give them a sense of belonging and hope....there are enough scientists...so I say why bother to get so deep....very few books have survived so long as these bibles..

Answer 10

I will admit there is much for me to learn still. I will admit that I can be wrong in many things. I will not admit I am wrong about what I know without a doubt.....and that is God is real. Even if this makes no sense to you it does not diminish the truth.

Answer 11

Do you know how many mistakes I've made since I've become a Christian? I know that I will make tons more. Once you become a Christian you don't become perfect! All i can say if someone asks me if I could be wrong is "I hope not"! I study all the time and everyday I go Uh Oh I've been blowing it again!