I am interested in knowing what people's plan B is actually. What will we all do if we have been professing something wrong all these years?
2006-12-20 00:21:06 · 19 answers · asked by Pilgrim 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am an Atheist. If, when I die I find myself before God I will apologise. Until then I will continue being a strong atheist.
2006-12-20 00:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There has to be a chance...
Anyone dealing with absolute certainty I'm (almost) certain is deluded, as to the security of their belief, though not necessarily the content.
If I'm wrong, as I have been more than once on big issues? Acknowledge it, curse a little for the time and effort expended towards a false end, thank the source of the better insight or information, and carry on.
"When one admits that nothing is certain one must, I think, also admit that some things are much more nearly certain than others." Bertrand Russell.
Plan B is the same as Plan A. Go with the best information I have, but remain open to new information.
Not any old information, naturally. It's got to have something of quality, a degree of provenance about it.
But that's another question of certainty and uncertainty.
2006-12-20 00:40:44 · answer #2 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you know if your belief system is true? Take a moment to look at the following list.
. Are the teachings of your belief system rational? Do they conform to the norms of human reason and intellect?
. Is the creator of your belief system perfect? Allah, the creator of Islam, is. . Does your belief system contain superstitions or myths? Islam presents humanity with only true knowledge.
. Can your belief system withstand the discoveries and claims of modern science? Islam can and does.
. How accurate are your belief system's prophecies and predications? Islam's are always completely accurate.
. Could a person have devised your belief system? No one has ever been able to imitate the Qur'an, although many have tried over the centuries.
Islam is not a new religion founded by Muhammad, but a final restatement of the original revelation that has been conveyed to humanity by messengers and prophets sent by Allah for that very purpose: "This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion" (5:3). As the Qur'an is the final revelation and Muhammad is the final prophet, humanity is obligated to accept it: "If anyone desires a religion other than Islam, never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost all spiritual good" (3:86).
2006-12-20 00:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by BeHappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's deffinately possible that my beliefs are wrong.
I have a finite mind; and cannot hope to fully comprehend the infinite mind of God.
My spirituality answers my spiritual questions; and will I not know for certain if I am right or wrong until I die.
So I follow my path; and live my life and treat others according to this path.
If I was deceived; I was deceived; and there is no time to gather a plan B.
2006-12-20 00:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Buddhist, I exercise my mind and sometimes when I'm deeply relaxed, thoughts like these arise. Always, however, the bothersome thought is gone before my final exercise is over and only I remain.
Buddhism does not hold beliefs. It is a mistake to consider the Dharma or Buddhas Teachings as a set of 'things to believe', rather consider them as a set of lessons which should be contemplated upon and understood for their true nature, following this then it can be said that inner peace is reached through a thorough understanding of the true human condition.
As such there really isn't a 'Plan B' as you eloquently put it. Once a person is fully 'Awakened', then according to tradition, it can be said that one has reached or attained enlightenment. This in itself is not the whole story however. The Eightfold Path should be followed. By 'followed' is meant adhered to, as the Path is a method of self improvement and contains the Rules, if you will, similar to the christian 10 commandments. The Rules are a little different in this case, however in that there are life changes to make to allow the person to literally be a better person in a demonstrable way.
Not to detract from the christian view of being good, the difference being that without adherence to the Rules, Buddhists are not punished in the traditional sense, but earn negative Karma which has to be resolved before the soul evolves, as you can see the system, if you will, is self regulating as is all natural systems.
In this light I've tried in my limited way to express the firm concept that Buddhists are not subject to a Deity but an unrelenting cycle of birth and rebirth. We see other humans fighting for understanding of this undeniably difficult concept to grasp and although feel like telling the Truth, realise that other's ideas and Dogma is just as valid, for each individual is comfortable within their ideology, and it is profoundly satisfying to see humans who are not Buddhists follow the Path through active participation in their ideology.
Seeing this in practical terms then, from my observation on these matters, it is obvious then that one's personal ideology is relevant for all, be it christian, Hindu, Muslim, Seikh or Earth Mother worship or any of hundreds, and that full participation in any is a benefit to all. The only provision is that those who do participate fully should recognise this validity in all other participants, because those people are just as human and just as wholeheartedly on their Path to an evolved and fully enlightened individual...
Plan B...?...It isn't necessary for one in my mind...we are all correct because we are all on the Path....choice..I am pro choice...Please participate....
Peace.....
2006-12-20 01:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Gaz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting old and facing death within a few years and I have not and will not question my trust in Jesus Christ as the son of my Father God and the author of my salvation. I have been through many battles, most of my own making, since 1978 which is when I received Jesus as savior of my soul. I have lived through these by the grace of Father God with peace and joy. I have had my tears but He always dried them for me. My faith in Jesus is not wrong. Of this, I am positive.
2006-12-20 00:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by martha d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open another door.We are fallible so being wrong is possible.I know i am a good person so life wont change for the worse only the better.People are always having to reevaluate there lives and adjust.Thats how we evolve and survive
2006-12-20 00:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by woodsonhannon53 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist, and sure I accept that there is technically a possibility that a god exists. As for a plan B, if a god does exist I'll probably never know about it and it'll never affect me so I don't really need to plan for it.
2006-12-20 00:23:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there really a chance that any of us are 100% right?
Given the grandness of the Universe how could any of us hope to be right. All we can do is hope for the best and do what we feel is right.
Bright Blessings )O(
2006-12-20 00:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After years of being a believer I became an Atheist. If there is some kind of higher power it is either not a conscience being , does not really have much power or it just does not care. I am not worried.
2006-12-20 00:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋