None of our beliefs can be concretely proven and are merely our hopes of what is and will be. We can personally have felt convicted that our belief is true but we CANNOT prove it, without a doubt, to someone that prefers to discount it. So aren't you all wasting a lot of time and effort trying to do this?
2006-12-19 04:29:54 · 20 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely. We are wasting our time trying to persuade each other we are right. But the alternative would be we would have to accept that it is less important to be right then happy. Most people would rather be right.
2006-12-19 04:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Boilerfan 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My honest hope is that I might discourage Christians so much that they lose faith and stop wasting time on religion. I work toward this goal every day. So far, I have influenced countless people, even dragging some away from their cookie cutter morality and onto the Left Hand Path.
I consider it my responsibility as a human being of exceptional intelligence and understanding to help my fellow man away from the parasitic and ultimately destructive religious ideas of Abrahamic Tradition. If the 20th century is any indication, my side is winning.
2006-12-19 12:38:20 · answer #2 · answered by B SIDE 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, I think that beliefs can be proven to be more or less LIKELY to be real and more or less MORAL. All beliefs aren't created equal. Ideas about morality, eternal life, god are central to the human experience. Discussing them matters.
And I used to be a creationist bible banger. If people hadn't bothered to discuss things with me, I'd likely be listening to Amy Grant, underlining my Ryrie Study Bible with a red highlighter and being a nice little submissive wife.
2006-12-19 12:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by Black Parade Billie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nothing can be concretely proven.
however, there are times when the majority of people can accept what proof is offered,
in fact many people settle for many things that are less than concrete as it is.
2006-12-19 12:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Faith & spirituality are not about rituals or running to different places of worship. Its a personal relationship between you and the power that created you. This power/spirit/god already knows everything about you and how strong (or weak) your faith is, so, if your faith is true, you don't need to waste time justifying it or proving it to anyone.
It's people who are not convinced about their faiths, or who don't understand them, who try and convince others.
2006-12-19 12:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by Peace 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is no concrete proof but there is a wealth of anecdotal evidence for reincarnation, near death experiences etc. but it is up to the individual how much weight they attach to that.
2006-12-19 12:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, spiritual belief cannot be concretely proven. That's why they call it belief.
2006-12-19 12:34:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It may seem difficult to correctly proof any Spiritual belief but St. Paul says that we can demonstrate our faith through our good works.
2006-12-19 12:32:57 · answer #8 · answered by Melody 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
not if people refuse to except the answer. Truth itself can not be proven if the recipeint is unwilling to believe it, no matter what evidence is presented.
Are we wasting our time? Maybe on you if you choose to disgard any evidence presented. However, most people are able to be convinced when shown enough supportive proof.
2006-12-19 12:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Sure, we'll all know with out a doubt what's real or not when we die. We just all have to wait our turn and do our best with what little we know while we're still living.
2006-12-19 12:33:08 · answer #10 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋