Note that this is not a statement but a question because I've known Christians who believe with better reasons.
Without God, you are empty? Then isn't it possible that you only created him to fill in a need? To scratch a phantom pain? Are you not in some sweet dream where you refuse to wake?
Rather than say you believe because you need to? Isn't it much more fulfilling to say you believe because you chose to? Or are you unable to say that because it won't be true?
2006-12-11 12:53:00 · 5 answers · asked by ragdefender 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is an emotional fulfillment to Christian belief, but it is not the basis of it, for me. I am more stimulated by the intellect and subjects of philosophical theology. Still, my basis for belief is simply a primary sense of God's presence that I am unable to deny.
Emotionally, I have very dark periods and I cannot say my faith spares me from them. I have bipolar 2 which requires medication. In other words, if I don't take medication on a regular basis, I will be living a nightmare. I have. But I have not ever felt the need to question God's existence. I might question why God lets things happen, why he allows suffering, if he "really" cares, but never do I see a basis to question his existence.
To be the devil's advocate, is it not also possible that atheism serves a psychological need for those who want freedom from all authorities, escape from judgments, and complete autonomy? Many atheists, including Betrand Russell and Maddy O'Hair spoke of the sexual liberation atheism gave them. Doesn't that sound nice?
2006-12-11 13:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for me. I believe in God because of the love I am able to express and unexpress (emmensely shy person). It helps me actually talk to people and help even if I don't know the person well. If they kill me well its my fault ain't it? I really don't mind. If I didn't believe in a God then I'd probably be a lot more.....robust, putting it nicely. I think I would be very ignornant like my relatives.....and I'd wouldn't be as good of a person. I think I'd be decent but just passing through. Head down walking out. Stealing a glance and swap once in a bluemoon. You know what I mean?
2006-12-11 12:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With or without my belief in the gods, I would be no less or more of who I am.
While I do use what I believe to be true about the gods (and other "unobservable phenomenon") to explain things I would otherwise find unexplainable, I do not feel that I would be incomplete without my belief in them. Many people do just fine without believing in any gods.
I do not let what I believe about the unobservable define what I believe to be true about the observable, but visa versa. My knowledge of the natural allows me to explore what may be true about the supernatural.
2006-12-11 13:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by Lady of the Pink 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I believe because my own studies have forced me to the conclusion that there is something great and purposeful taking place in our world in this very period. We will see many amazing things in the next few years. You can count on it.
You can also count on becoming a theist if you aren't already one.
2006-12-11 12:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Atlas 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is there any other reason? A man is not complete without God.
2006-12-11 12:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by bacha2_33461 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋