Some people seem to think that asking questions and learning about religion and spirituality is something to be admonished.
Perhaps the outcome of learning and asking will lead to something unexpected. Peace!
2006-12-19 17:52:28 · 20 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think many are afraid their faith will fail if they question things.
heres the thi8ng though... if you tell the truth, you can't be caught in a lie.
if the topic in question is truth, nothing can harm that.
no matter how much testing and doubting you throw at it, you will not disprove Gravity. it might tighten the parameters of the scenarios in which it applies, but within the range in question... it is fact. and no scientific questioning can defy that.
if what someone belives can be seriously threatened by questioning it, then ... well the validity of that belief needs questioning all the more.
2006-12-19 18:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe there are very many atheists who have not at least gotten a rudimentary education in religion and then rejected it.
I have learned about many.
Spirituality is not contingent on a right or wrong religion or a specific God, it can be as simple as enjoying an amazing sunset and accepting that when you are present life is good. Religion is what most agnostics and atheists do not agree with. Religion is a flawed concept, it is an authority figure telling the masses how to think, not teaching them to think for themselves in most cases.
Perhaps if you learn about more than one belief system and meet people of a different faith as yours something unexpected will happen to you too!
Namaste
2006-12-20 02:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm counting on the outcome of learning and asking to lead to something unexpected. Peace.
2006-12-20 04:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people have been taught that there is only one narrow road to heaven and that all other roads lead to hell. Some of those people are afraid of asking questions about the other roads because they are afraid they will be "deceived by Satan" into following the wrong road and ending up in hell. It's fear that keeps some people away from seeking knowledge and seeking the truth taking all sides into consideration. Sadly some people are into "don't ask questions and just do as you are told".
Personally I see nothing wrong with seeking knowledge and using it as a guide in life. I don't think there is anything to fear. Knowledge is good if you can handle it.
2006-12-20 02:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by undir 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A thirst for knowledge is a great thing. Too many people are unclear about what they believe and why so a good debate might move them toward finding out. Whatever they decide they should be at peace with it and confident if challenged so as not to get in a twist about a little verbal jousting.
2006-12-20 02:10:44 · answer #5 · answered by Pilgrim 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Having knowledge is good and wise but the knowledge is nothing if it is not put to use! and if one doesn't put knowledge to use then it was a waste of time or effort in getting that knowledge in the first place, would you not agree?
2006-12-20 02:15:27 · answer #6 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All knowledge is good, but it can bear no fruit except by action. It is well to know that riches are good, but that knowledge will not make a man rich; he must work, he must put his knowledge into practice. We hope the people realize and know that unity is good, and we also hope that they will not be content to stand still in that knowledge. Do not only say that Unity, Love and Brotherhood are good; you must work for their realization.
The Czar of Russia suggested the Hague Peace Conference and proposed a decrease in armament for all nations. In this Conference it was proved that Peace was beneficial to all countries, and that war destroyed trade, etc. The Czar's words were admirable though after the conference was over he himself was the first to declare war (against Japan).
Knowledge is not enough; we hope by the Love of God we shall put it into practice. A spiritual universal Force is needed for this. Meetings are  61 good for engendering spiritual force. To know that it is possible to reach a state of perfection, is good; to march forward on the path is better. We know that to help the poor and to be merciful is good and pleases God, but knowledge alone does not feed the starving man, nor can the poor be warmed by knowledge or words in the bitter winter; we must give the practical help of Loving-kindness.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 60)
To man, the Essence of God is incomprehensible, so also are the worlds beyond this, and their condition. It is given to man to obtain knowledge, to attain to great spiritual perfection, to discover hidden truths and to manifest even the attributes of God; but still man cannot comprehend the Essence of God. Where the ever-widening circle of man's knowledge meets the spiritual world a Manifestation of God is sent to mirror forth His splendour.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 66)
The gentleman then put a question which he said he considered of very great importance in connection with a religious movement, claiming to be universal. What position he asked, if any, did Bahá'u'lláh given to the modern ideas and conceptions of Science in his teachings. The whole structure of modern civilization is based upon the results and the knowledge obtained through laborious and patient observation of facts collected by men of Science: in some cases through hundreds of years of painstaking investigation. To make his meaning clearer, he instanced the ethic, and the moral teachings of the Chinese philosophers, than which he could conceive nothing higher. However, these teachings had very little effect outside of China, for the reason he considered, that they were not primarily based on the teachings of Science.
'Abdu'l-Bahá replied that a very great importance was given to Science and knowledge in the writings of Bahá'u'lláh, who wrote that, if a man educated the children of the poor, who could not themselves afford to do so, it was, in the sight of God, as if he had educated the Son of God.
If any religion rejected Science and knowledge, that religion was false. Science and Religion should go forward together; indeed, they should be like two fingers of one hand. Â 72Â
(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 71)
2006-12-20 02:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by GypsyGr-ranny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people have found God thru knowledge. It's called a rational faith. I encourage questions to be asked bcos if no questions asked, then it becomes dogmatic & people won't learn anything about their faith. But how many people are willing to know about religion or God? They would rather enjoy temporal pleasures.
2006-12-20 02:05:59 · answer #8 · answered by pretribber 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure that is true, but the problem lies with people searching their entire lives for the wisdom, understanding, and knowledge that has been staring them smack dab in the face over the entire course of their life.
2006-12-20 02:24:02 · answer #9 · answered by JohnC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does knowledge lead to a peaceful soul? Maybe or maybe not.
Peace to you and be without conflict.
2006-12-20 02:01:47 · answer #10 · answered by J. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋