If someone says 2+2=5, we could mathematically disprove that statement, and prove that the person is wrong.
With religious beliefs, how do we do that - how do we go about proveing or disproveing someone is wrong?
2007-02-06 04:29:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
With religious beliefs the goal maybe should not be to prove people right or wrong. To try and be understood, that is great. To present your thoughts in constructive ways, that is good. But, like trying to force someone to believe...WHICH IS WRONG...sorry....trying to prove someone wrong when it comes to beliefs is pretty much a waste of time.
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2007-02-06 04:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by Are You Talking To Me 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well first off there can't be any logical contradictions within their statements.
As per spiritual truths, those I believe are uncovered through a mystical experience. So it's rather hard to formally prove.
Here's one: Love is the Light.
Meditate for a year or two, and tell me if you would agree with this statement. If you say yes, then we'll be well on our way towards creating some true beliefs.
2007-02-06 12:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Julian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a matter of faith and belief and we should not try to prove or disprove someones religious beliefs. If your not in agreement simply bow out of the conversation with what I said in the above.
2007-02-06 12:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by CYNTHIA J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who told u 2+2=4 ? wht is 2 and wht is 4, how can u believe there are numbers? Its because it was thought to u.. religion is also the same it have a lot of proof but u cant see!
2007-02-06 12:41:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to live after you die in order to prove them right. Since that never happens, the default is automatically; that they are certainly wrong until it is proved otherwise. As it is with all things prove it. Faith is the attempt to overcome reason, by the will full suspension of reason. Reason doesn't ask you to suspend faith. It's not even relevant~!
2007-02-06 12:36:21 · answer #5 · answered by Real Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under certain math rules 2+2=5 can be a true statement, but thats only if you go by certain math rules:P
2007-02-06 12:44:15 · answer #6 · answered by xians_are_evil777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until there is concrete proof that a god or some supernatural being actually exists, I will remain firm in my convictions that it isn't true. When proof is put forward and confirmed, only then will I consider changing my mind.
2007-02-06 12:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science is making great strides in proving many things that were not known before.
2007-02-06 12:33:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't. That is why the words "faith" and "belief" crop up so much instead of "proof" and "evidence". That is why there are different religions too.
Why not let people have their own religions....or not at all....and stop trying to convince them that they are wrong?....as there is no "proof".
2007-02-06 12:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See what they base their claims on, and prove or disprove them. Explore them carefully! [I'm 'religious', just so you know.]
2007-02-06 12:33:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋