Religion is indeed the opiate of the masses.
The masses are, well, you know the phrase.
But I wish to all get out that I had faith in something.
I wish that rational thought had never dimmed my zest for life.
I wish I could be "stupid" enough to believein fairy tales.
However, the metaphor of Christ bearing the Cross has indeed saved me, because I could have died from a hormone problem that made my heart race dangerously as well as stressed my organs greatly. So, I am again about to bear the cross and go to fix everything else I let go wrong with me meanwhile, and I am still very grateful for the message of Christ.
But there's no way I believe in resurreciton, etc.
And I wish I were that "dumb".
Irrational.
And hopeful, and happy.
You?
2007-02-28 03:33:04 · 9 answers · asked by starryeyed 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Buddhism has filled the void for me- it emphasises human potential without any need to believe in God. Conventional religious beliefs just seem hollow and meaningless now that I've come to understand the Buddhist perspective on life.
2007-02-28 03:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a few days when is sure seems like it would be easier. It would definately help with "family issues" too.
But I think there is a lot to the "ignorance is bliss" state of being. It's similar to being around someone with Downs Syndrome. A good friend has a child with this and they truly are very happy and always content.
Then I sleep well, have a good laugh with friends and remind myself that "an unexamined life is not worth living" and carry on.
2007-02-28 03:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by Laptop Jesus 2.0 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll be honest. There are days I miss having faith in a big all powerful, all loving deity. It's a deeply comforting feeling.
I'd rather have the truth, which is that there is no such thing as a deity, but yet, that doesnt' stop me from wishing.
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hot_air: Why would I call you names? I just disagree with you.
2007-02-28 03:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure they would be considered "western" gods, but I really really wish I could be a pagan or Wiccan. I'm so drawn to that type of religion, but no matter how much I wish it, I just can't see myself believing in anything again.
2007-02-28 03:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call me all the names you wish. I makes no difference to me personally. That longing in your heart is the Holy Spirit calling you back to God.
2007-02-28 03:45:04 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If Jesus were a "Western God" you might have a point. But he didn't begin in the West. Maybe that one little thing has you all screwed up?
2007-02-28 03:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, ignorance is bliss but I really enjoy having clear vision.
2007-02-28 03:43:14 · answer #7 · answered by Murazor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know what? maybe when I was 16, and insecure, and scared, and sometimes lonely. (and probably full of raging hormones but that is another matter)
2007-02-28 03:49:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did for a while when I was younger, but my brain wasn't having any of it.
2007-02-28 03:42:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋