I just want to see people's views on this. I myself am not religious. I'm almost atheist except for the fact that I believe in the supernatural
2007-03-20 16:44:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Patricia has given everyone a perfect example of a bible thumping Christian! Afraid that if they don't kiss god's a$$ that they will burn in hell for all eternity!! This is exactly why I don't believe in god! How can something that loves you so much send you to such an awful end? Because you have your own mind and think for yourself? If going to hell is punishment for my anti conformity, then so be it.
2007-03-20 16:55:55 · update #1
I would like to thank Cowboybi for giving me an intelligent response. I really don't care about Stephen Hawking, or any other people who feel like they HAVE to have the answer to human existence, and the creation of the universe. Haven't they ever thought that they might be more useful putting their enormous intellects toward preventing global warming from getting any worse? I'd much rather be ignorant to the fine details of the universe than be dead, wouldn't you? It just seems to me like people have their priorities all out of whack, you know? Here we are blowing each other up over oil and religion, I guess the ultimate question is why can't we all get along? I think the one thing that could change everything is understanding.
2007-03-20 17:02:31 · update #2
One more thing. If you're going to give me this fire and brimstone crap, then just keep it to yourself. I don't think god would like it if you were getting in other people's faces telling them that they're screwed, 'kay? Just sit back, and be happy that you aren't going to hell, huh?
2007-03-20 17:04:19 · update #3
Consider this : An archaeologist digs deep into the desert sand and finds a piece of an old clay pot. After his investigations, this archaeologist can tell us, from this little old piece of dusty clay, so much about the civilisation that existed thousands of years ago that produced it; he can tell us about the types of ovens, temperatues, and dyes that they worked with, the raw materials that they used, and thus assess the level of their artistic skill and technological ability, etc. All this from a small piece of clay lying in the desert.
Did this archaeologist ever see the civilisation that produced this pot ?
How does he know that it ever existed ?
He knows because he saw that the piece of clay was produced by someone who designed it, and shaped it, and had the intelligence to be able to heat it and produce the pot, and not only that, they also had the ability to colour it and make it look beautiful.
Design ==> Designer.
To the archaeologist the existence and intricacy of the piece of pottery is conclusive proof of the existence, intelligence and ability of the people who made it.
Look around you: at the beautiful sunset on a summer evening, at the moon and the stars on a cloudless night, at the water that you drink, at the trees and how they grow from tiny seeds.
Think about yourself: your eyes with which you see, your ears with which you hear, your tongues with which you taste and talk, your hands and your feet, your heart and your brain.
Consider how these things are so complex in themselves and yet work together in such perfect harmony.
From the movement of the galaxies to the complexities of the interaction of molecules, from the dynamics of eco-systems to the intricacies of DNA, all lead to the obvious fact of the existence of the great Wisdom, Knowledge and Power that allows our Universe to exist and function.
To any perceptive person the existence and intricacy of creation is conclusive proof of the Existence, Knowledge and Wisdom of the One who creates, organises and sustains it.
Most people naturally recognise the existence of the Creator, and we find reference to the Creator in all cultures and religions. Even the atheists, communists and (disbelieving) scientists cannot avoid this reality, but avoid the term 'creator', for phrases like 'Mother Nature' and 'the amazing way nature has designed...'
How strange in the face of this, that many today reject the belief in the existence of the Creator. Perhaps this is due more to fashion and the desire to justify a materialistic attitude to life rather than real observation and comprehension of reality.
Something stranger still, and perhaps another reason for the trend to deny the Creator, are those who claim that a man, or men, who walked on the earth, breathed air, who had bodies and souls subject to the Laws of the Universe, are the Creator, or manifestations of the Self-Subsistent One.
This is of course a complete contradiction in terms. Something cannot be the Creator and created at the same time, needing air, food and drink and being self-sufficient, being temporary and eternal!
If you are one of those who believe that a man such as Buddha, or Krishna, or Jesus is the Creator and Controller, then think again.
We were created from a drop of despised fluid, in which was a microscopic sperm, which in turn fertilised a microscopic egg and we grew in our mother's womb in stages predetermined, over which we had no control. We came from our mother's womb, urinating and defecating, needing constant attention and care. Without food we will die, without air we will die ... and then such a one is God?
Indeed any intelligent person would recognise exactly how dependant life, the universe and everything is on its Creator. Our dire need for His help makes itself plain in times of great distress.
Imagine yourself in an aeroplane and you know it is going to crash...
Who do you turn to for help then ?
Or on a ship in the sea, thrown helplessly up and down by towering waves ...
There will have been a situation at one time or the other in your life when you called upon your Creator alone, forgetting everyone and everything else, hoping, trusting, wishing that the Being you know in your heart and soul that has power and control over all things would help you. The only One you know can save you!
2007-03-21 02:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by BeHappy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the beginning, there was the singularity that contained every particle of matter that was to become all things in the universe -- then the Big Bang, and all matter that is and will be began at that single point in time and space.
So...where did the singularity COME from in the first place? Stephen Hawking asked himself that very question after years calculating the nearest point in time prior to the big bang. His conclusion was the same as those that are very religious, though he arrived at it with a scientific viewpoint: the only logical answer is that a 'supreme being' (God) had to have created it.
PS -- just what do you really think supernatural IS?
Peace....
2007-03-20 23:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just today I was sitting on the couch and I was amazed once again that I even exist. If I exist then why couldn't God exist. I am so small compared to all that is in the universe.
2007-03-21 00:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Peggy Pirate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you wake up each morning with breath in your lungs? Can you see this to type a question? Do you think those stars are hanging by strings? Have you ever experienced childbirth or any birth for that matter? I know I am asking questions but I don't see how there are any reasons not to believe.
2007-03-20 23:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by TS 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no matter how many people tell you how many reasons, there will never be one good enough for you...for anyone. I say this because I believe that the very first and most important quality in believing in God is having faith that he is there when everything and everyone else proves otherwise. God is stronger than any eartly proof that humans can contricept.
2007-03-20 23:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jenna M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There IS no reason for you to belive in God. If you DO believe, no answer is necessary. If you DONT believe... no answer is possible.
It's called "belief...faith".
I too was happy to see an intelligent answer from Mr. Bill.
God. capital G. Everyone else got it right.
2007-03-21 10:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can believe in God & Jesus, and be spiritual without being religious. Religions were formed by men, and we all know how many mistakes we can make....without even trying!
2007-03-20 23:48:18 · answer #7 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hell, Torment for eternity,DEATH, That is the sin of death for you to Deny that Jesus is the Son of God, And doing that you are taking His death in vain, I would be scared to death if I were you, God bless you And all Like you, that God has Mercy own your soul........This is the truth, it is in the Book, The Bible
2007-03-20 23:52:10 · answer #8 · answered by patricia 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You appear to be an Agnostic. There are no reasons whatsoever, not even one. And if anyone after me mentions “Pascal” I will turn them into a frog.
2007-03-20 23:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
because you will burn like the rest of the damned souls
2007-03-20 23:58:23 · answer #10 · answered by tom r 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋