Im not a Christian, I percive myself as a deist. I believe in Something, maybe nature that is God, But my question to you is. If all you are going to do when you die is rot in the ground, why do you have the drive to seek the truth at all?
2006-12-04 04:12:34 · 26 answers · asked by Sean 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because what else am I gunna do?
2006-12-04 04:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
I think your question should be addressed to the agnostic, not the atheist.
Agnostics don't believe in the Christian God or any other God presented by humankind, but are willing to keep an open mind to find the truth.
Atheists don't believe in God at all, and have a firm conviction in their beliefs. I don't know that they would be looking for the truth when they feel they have already found it.
As an agnostic, I see the hypocrisy and conflicting information in the bible, and the different ways the bible can be taken. Since noone has the same answer, and one that makes logical sense, I choose not to believe them.
However, I feel that Philosophy and Science can offer a small iota of logic as to why there is a God, so I strive to seek the truth by asking questions and trying to figure it out.
2006-12-04 12:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Rosebee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of faith doesn't equal hopelessness. I enjoy learning and trying to figure out answers to the mysteries of the world, answers that result in the advancement of scientific though and society. And since I do believe I'll rot in the ground after I die I want to do something while I'm here.
2006-12-04 12:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because I do have to be here until I die and to pass on that knowledge. In addition, while I don't believe in god, I do believe in a life beyond this physical realm. My body will rot, but there is more for the soul.
2006-12-04 12:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The drive to seek truth is a brain-generated drive just like the drive to believe in god.
2006-12-04 12:15:37 · answer #5 · answered by Irreverend 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Life is uncomfortable and always ends horribly. Our bodies break down while we're still in them--a cruel cosmic practical joke. If God's real, he's a twisted sumbiotch. I would like to see people enjoy this miserable little accident we call life a bit more. That's why I go on and try to make some sense out of this world. I want to make people happier, a little more comfortable.
2006-12-04 12:24:28 · answer #6 · answered by Lance G 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So the fact that once we die our time on this earth is over should make us all just give up and not wish to make the most of the time we have? I am always wanting to know why and will continue to think and seek answers like this until my time is done here.
2006-12-04 12:19:59 · answer #7 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's like asking, "What's the point of getting out of bed in the morning when you know you're going to sleep again that night?" It's not about death. It's about how you spend the precious time you have while alive.
This is our time. We should make the best use of it, particularly in efforts that will benefit generations to come. Our task is to contribute a verse to the ongoing powerful play of human civilization.
2006-12-04 12:27:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This life, and the search for the truth about this life, is actually more important to an atheist than to a theist, because this life is all we have. If you're just marking time until you get to heaven, why bother?
2006-12-04 14:44:10 · answer #9 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't I want to know the truth, whatever it may be? In fact, since I think this is the only life I'm going to get, I'm on a shorter timetable.
2006-12-04 16:46:53 · answer #10 · answered by Let Me Think 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the truth is out there. Why should I not wish to seek it? I pass on my DNA, why is knowledge any different?
Love the hat,
2006-12-04 12:15:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋