of the planet really represents god? I mean, if there is a god, I betcha he can not be explained by any of us. None of us has got him figured out. Do you really think he cares what you call him? how you try to reach him? or how he is even concieved of by humans at all? Please don't say the Bible is inspired by god, I know you Christians believe that so you don't need to answer me that. But even then if it is, do you think he has really let you in on the whole story?
2007-01-29 12:50:59 · 16 answers · asked by fifimsp1 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
infantile, misspell. I hate spelling. Spelling eats the big **** stick.
2007-01-29 12:52:16 · update #1
Maybe infantile was the wrong word, but you get my point. And to average_g I will look into the book. Thanks.
2007-01-29 13:03:11 · update #2
To betty boop, I'm not agnostic, I'm an atheists, and very committedly so.
2007-01-29 13:04:29 · update #3
No God would need to kill. So the definition of God according to the Bible makes their god fallible. Which contradicts the definition of a God.
2007-01-29 12:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well actually yes I do. I'm a Buddhist, and as far as my religion goes you can believe in a god if you chose to, but it isn't a requirement. As far as I'm concerned, if there is one god then, there could be more. I can't imagine a god that would put his creation through such pain and agony as the world is in now. I can't imagine a god that would force followers into service with the threat of going to hell, a place of eternal torment. As far as the bible is concerned, as a former Christian, I have only several problems with it. One, it was written by men. Two, the king James version isn't complete. Books are left out because of the way they personify Jesus. I have nothing against religion to a point, I have one of my own. I have a real problem when people try to force others to their religion. As far as the whole story goes. I guess the only way you'll know is when you die.
2007-01-29 13:02:16 · answer #2 · answered by Bull 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I recently read a philosophy book that was written by a former devout athiest on Christianity. He looks at the existence of God - evaluates different religions' views of God, and using logic and philosophy explores the idea of God. He comes to the conclusion that Christianity is the only "right" answer. Whether you believe Christianity or not it would be very interesting read. At least you'd understand what you do (or don't) believe in. The book was "Mere Christianity" by CS Lewis. It takes a lot of brain power to make it through the book, but it was well worth it.
2007-01-29 12:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're well on your way to becoming either a gnostic (From the Greek word Gnosis - meaning 'To Know'). or a Theosophist. They both believe the truth is not to be found in any one religious or spiritual text, but that each religious and spiritual text contains it's own inherent truths that when brought together shed light on The Truth.
You're right about the Bible in my opinion (And everyone out there who doesn't agree DON'T bombard me with abuse! It's my opinion and I have a right to it). It was written as a guide to living, to being a good person (although some sections might make you wonder), not as a scientific textbook on the ways and means of God or whatever you may call the all-powerful.
My personal thoery is that to know all that 'God' knows we would have to be one with 'God' and therefore we aren't likely to know this while stuck in these physical waterbags we call bodies, right?
2007-01-29 13:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by Taliesin Pen Beirdd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about infantile but I think it is arrogant for any religion to claim that they and they alone know the 'truth' about God or what God wants.
If there is a God (and I believe there is) I imagine he cares more about how people treat each other than how they perceive Him.
2007-01-29 12:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by crista 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have the exact same theory, I don't think what name you give God, or how you worship him is that much of a factor, just be a good person and show God your love. Now if you curse God, I think that is a sure fire way to become disconnected from him.
2007-01-29 12:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by RainKid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly, if we thought it was infantile we wouldn't.
We believe that God wants a relationship with us and is perfectly capable of making Himself known to those who seek Him.
2007-01-29 12:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seeing as how infants dont have beliefs yet, no.
What is really stupid is the people that dont believe that God doesnt have the power to reveal himself and share his truth with humanity. Yes, we believe God has shared with us the way to be saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
2007-01-29 12:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look beyond the idea of god as an outer deity and into the idea of god being a higher level of thinking attainable through objectivism. be your own god
2007-01-29 12:55:57 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Socks 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God is whatever you want to call whatever you think is responsible for everything. Its all about whether you believe that there is an actual creator, or because 2 stars collided
2007-01-29 12:55:49 · answer #10 · answered by b_mb3100 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋