you only have one life. And, hey I know we all have differences of opinion. But I think you would want to live life and not worry so much about "God" and all the mumbo jumbo. Don't you ever worry you're wasting life away on something you cant ever prove? This is an honest respectful quesiton. Im just wondering.
2007-04-06 08:25:23 · 22 answers · asked by hollybear 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It feels better spreading Christianity than anything else. I've lived simply for myself for a quite a while and I just felt purposeless and empty. Something just didn't feel right.
If I was looking at Christianity from an atheist view, I wouldn't understand how obeying God and giving up sinning and all that stuff would make someone feel better and happier... but it just does - I can't explain it.
2007-04-06 08:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by Petina 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think what's wrong with your question is that you assume being religious and having fun with your life/being truly happy are two incompatible things. You even seem to answer your own question when you say that God is a cause for worry and fear.
Also you assume that because we cannot prove religious statements scientifically/objectively then they are "mumbo jumbo".
I know of course that you are being respectful and I respect your views too, but I hope you realize eventually that Atheism is just as much a religion as Christianity or anything else..
2007-04-06 09:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by Basil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why? I'll be honest with you. I have found that my life is MORE full now, than it was for the first 25 years of my life that I wasn't a Christian.
I find that I worry LESS now, than I did before. Now I know that God will take care of me (it doesn't mean I'm going to go play in the freeway or anything, but I don't get stressed out about money anymore).
I'm not wasting my life. I was wasting my life before: worrying, drugs, anger, hatred, alcohol, sex, you name it! I was an atheist for most of my life, though I did go through the motions of being a "Christian" when I was younger.
And no, I can't ever prove that there's a God. But I'm sure I'll know when I die! Besides, I don't live on faith alone. I use evidence (historical, scientific, archaeological...)to back up my beliefs.
2007-04-06 08:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have been religious since earliest childhood. Concentrating on something that has brought so much meaning, depth and joy to my life is not "wasting life away", as you've stated. There are many other factors aside from religion that can't be empirically proven (love, for instance). Would you like to live your entire life without love just because you can't measure it in a laboratory? I see my education and academic work as an extension of my religious belief (I'm in awe of God's creation, and am honored and enthused to learn more about it). If you are not religious, that is your business, but I am, and I'm quite happy with my decision.
2007-04-06 08:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
While I don't exactly see 'wasting your life' and 'mumbo jumbo' as respectful, my answer is that I in no way feel as though I am 'wasting my life'. I don't subscribe to any 'mumbo jumbo', I never worry about God (as if God would need any worry), and I don't have to prove God.
I just live a full life knowing that hell is made up and that while heaven may or may not exist, this life is the guarantee and I intend to enjoy it.
2007-04-06 08:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i am glad that your being open about this and respecting everyones opinons. but the whole reason we are alive today is so we can live life for jesus since he never lived a life that was fair. we are alive so we can shine and make those who dont beleive beleive. if you ever want to talk about religion email me any time becaus i used to feel the same way until god showed me i just think you are confused right know. the first step is to have faith in the loed and know that he is always there with you no matter what .and i will respeact your beliefs on what ever they are but just to let you know i will be praying that you will find him just how i did
2007-04-06 08:56:33 · answer #6 · answered by Grace W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like I mentioned earlier, i'm too form:/ It did no longer come from any faith, as I even have in basic terms been to church a handful of cases... and those cases have been the two me snoozing, or drawing with the little pencils on the lower back of the bench. That mentioned, morals are quite often instinctive i think of. they are warped by potential of exterior sources, media, society. Mine have stayed in place. I continuously positioned human beings earlier me. whilst it incorporates foodstuff, i'm going to eat final... i'm particularly skinny and together as foodstuff is scrumptious... i could particularly them be complete and chuffed first. i'm ridiculous, i understand. If human beings i understand are having money subjects, i visit grant them my final 20, and desire to be paid lower back quickly. If somebody needs a motor vehicle, you would be able to apply mine if I don't have the different use till you're executed. I do exactly no longer prefer to work out human beings unhappy and suffering. It reasons me to go through. My recommendations has additionally continuously been fairly unfastened and open. no longer very plagued by potential of somebody's perspectives of creation. i've got continuously been fairly self sufficient.
2016-10-21 05:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it helps rid of us of our fears knowing that God is there to protect us, and religion teaches that we have souls and a purpose in life, not that we are mere products of evolution lacking souls and emotions.
2007-04-06 08:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
God answers my prayers. Following the teachings of the Church has made me a better person. I have peace in my soul and hope for eternity. I have learned to love God and to love and serve his people.
2007-04-06 08:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Wisdom 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't follow any religion, I follow God because He is my Father, because I have accepted His Son, Jesus, as my Lord and Savior because He has proved Himself to me.
2007-04-06 08:34:44 · answer #10 · answered by Apostle Jeff 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋