2006-12-31 09:58:27 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I could give you the smug "No" or a sarcastic "Yeah, the ability to run for office in this state or that state," but I actually do feel a lack in my life. I don't think this is a bad thing or in any way unique among people, believers and nonbelievers included. What would we do if we weren't missing something?
I'll put this in terms of equilibrium because I feel it's an appropriate analogy. A reaction seeks its equilibrium. If there's too much of one thing or another, reactions will continue to even things out. However, once everything's in balance, the system's stuck.
Life is somewhat similar. We can keep moving forward as long as we have something to work towards (i.e. there's something missing), but we'd be in quite an absurd position if we actually achieved everything. So yes, something is missing, but I object to the negative connotations I believe you attach to this lack.
2006-12-31 10:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by Phil 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To be honest, I think any intelligent, thinking person is going to have times when they reflect on the meaning of their life. When dealing with the nature of existence, which we all are, I think it's natural occasionally to feel that something is missing. But I've tried Christianity. It didn't help with the void, and I realized that to continue being Christian, I would have to turn a blind eye to many principles and beliefs that I knew in my heart were not right, and that I would also have to shut of my critical thinking. That didn't sound much like fulfillment to me either. So, to answer your question, yes, I occasionally do. However, I am still able to find mystery and joy in this world.
2006-12-31 10:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by M L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone needs a god. Its a personal thing. Kind of like how some people are happy without a spouse or children, but others couldn't imagine a life like that.
2006-12-31 10:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by forrest_rain 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, idiocy is missing. Stupid, blind, idiotic faith is missing. The stupidity to believe a snake conversed with Eve, for example, is missing in their lives.
The stupidity to believe a few thousand other strange stories, like the time Joshua commanded the sun to stand still and it did so for a whole day, it is missing in their lives.
That Jesus ascended into clouds and into heaven, like a gentle balloon; and will return in the same manner, a belief that is missing in their lives. Their brains are not full of idiots' tales.
2006-12-31 10:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 1⤋
Good Question!
When you aren't brain washed by the stupid myths of religion, the true beauty of nature and the universe comes into focus.
2006-12-31 10:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by gbiaki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite the opposite, you began to become aware of what it truly means to be a human in this vast and awesome universe.
2006-12-31 10:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by skunkgrease 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To an extent, I do. Because I was raised to believe in God, I have a feeling and calling to believe in God, even after deciding God doesn't exist. I don't see this calling as spiritual, but as psychological.
2006-12-31 10:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by Nowhere Man 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, we are getting our kicks from logical thinking and intelligent conversation.
For amusement and bewilderment we read the writings of religious people on Yahoo.
2006-12-31 11:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nope, what's missing apart from imaginary "beings" that never show themselves, which reminds me, I didn't see Santa Claus this year either.
2006-12-31 10:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by Scott Bull 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If anything is missing, I'll go and get it myself.
As for spiritual stuff...no. Life makes sense to me.
2006-12-31 10:14:16 · answer #10 · answered by Stef 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋