you agree that it would be easy to not believe in anything than it is to Believe in a powerful God and have the courage to stand for that belief. And if so doesn't that make a believer much strong in comparison?
2006-12-02 04:56:18 · 29 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
NICK F: if you released your email I could have answered. If you ask a question be brave enough for the answer
ANSWER: only those God has allowed to recieve the knowledge of HIM are able to know. How to get this......ask HIM
2006-12-02 05:39:41 · update #1
I don't think believing in nothing is easy. I would much rather believe in a God if I could. I hate knowing when I die that it's the end.
2006-12-02 05:15:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sexy_Bunny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on whether one is oriented more towards thinking or feeling in regards their spirituality. The way I see it, believing an all-powerful God is intellectually easier because you can relate all worldly phenomenon back to one supreme being, where as a secular view demands more diverse explanations. I also think that the belief in an all-powerful and loving creator, protector and arbitrator of justice makes many people feel better than an atheist view. For these reasons, along with the fact the believers make up an overwhelming majority, I think it is easier to be a believer. Believing is easy, proving is hard.
2006-12-02 13:13:33 · answer #2 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it takes a pretty strong person to accept the fact that prayers go unanswered, life doesn't have some grand purpose or meaning, and everything comes to an end at death with no afterlife. Not every person is comfortable with having those kinds of beliefs, which is why so many join organized religion. It's MUCH easier (and more comforting) to believe in an afterlife that will be better than this, and that there's really a God up above who's looking out for you and cares for you.
2006-12-02 13:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Non-believers? What do you mean by "non-believers"?
I am pagan, specifically a Wiccan Witch, and I believe in many gods, including your own. They all exist. Just I have working relations with several of them, just not yours.
They are all powerful Gods and Goddesses, just you chose to make the required Covenant with that one, and he has a few rules he wants his followers to stick to, including having no other Gods but him.
You seem to take this to mean that he is the only God, and if someone presents a view that this is not the case, you feel threatened.
You feel the need to "overpower" everyone elses choice of spirituality with your own. No one else can be right, because if that is the case, you would have to be wrong.
You should seek professional help for your ego issues. And you should take a look at the "sin of pride". Because thinking you are superior to others because of your choice of religion is a sin of pride if I am not mistaken.
So back it up hon, and take it somewhere else. We are not buying this line of "stuff" today.
2006-12-02 13:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by Boudica 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I see So many religion based questions that get both good and bad comments.
I have to say that ONE thing be it biblical belief or cultural belief...We have that choice. To be put down or slandered for YOUR believe is a sin in it's own. SO i say............
"Say what you mean and act how you feel, because those who matter don't mind and those who do, do not matter"
~Dr.Seuss
We are all inviduals that have that right to be what you want. You can stand for your belief as it is said you should, but others will do it to, so there is always gonna be a debate. Just be confident in who you are and your beliefs and know it's ok.
Have a good day!
2006-12-02 13:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by ~Another Day~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If everything around you reinforces your beliefs, from family to culture to church, it can be easier to remain a believer. Atheists are the most despised and distrusted minority in America - that's a fact, demonstrated by recent studies. In such conditions, being an atheist isn't easy.
Besides, which is "easier" is ultimately irrelevant when it comes to which is more reasonable or justified. This is only a topic cared about by people who think it makes them better, or at least look better, if they can claim that they are suffering for their beliefs. Christians who think that "real Christians" must be persecuted care about this sort of thing; people who are comfortable with and confident in their position don't.
2006-12-02 13:09:30 · answer #6 · answered by John S 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yeah there is a book by a guy named ....Giesler I think..anyway it is called " I don't have enough faith to be an atheist" The entire book is about what you are saying.
BTW: WHere have you been hiding...we Christians need some intelligence to back us up. Many of the believers here just say God Bless and Your going to Hell...That doesn't get anyones attention.
2006-12-02 12:58:42 · answer #7 · answered by Fat-Chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easy to give up your sense of self and power to a religion that dominates this land. To go with the flow. To join one of the churches that line our streets. To say....oops I did bad but now it's all gone. To never even look into the history of your religion in it's entirety. To just swallow what you are spoonfed from a pulpit. To use a crutch to get you through tough times. To blame the devil for your actions. To follow the crowd. Yes those things are easy.
It is hard to stand on your own feet. To take full responsibility for your actions. To live and love and do what is right, simply because it is right (not because of fear of punishment). To learn and read and study all that you can. To face death with wonder. To know that you are in a small minority that is hated by the majority is hard.
Do what you want. Believe what you want. But don't tell me that it is hard for you to sit in ignorance of anything outside of your own little snow-globe world. For starters why don't you look into the real history of your faith and realize that you are following nothing more than an ancient pagan religion in new clothes.
2006-12-02 13:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by Bomb Diggity 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Believing in something powerful makes you powerful? So, if I believed in a giant pinata that could easily squash your God, I would be much more "powerful" than you? And, it doesn't take much courage to stand up for Christian beliefs. Christianity is the largest religion in the world. Standing up for your belief against it is much more "brave".
2006-12-02 12:59:12 · answer #9 · answered by MF 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
First of all, Anyone who says that is a fool. It is always more difficult to follow a system of rules that to not do anything. I don't believe in religion, but I would never say that.
I do pray to God, and thats all I feel is needed along with treating people as I would like to be treated, but if a person selects a religion to follow, God Bless them.
2006-12-02 13:00:53 · answer #10 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋