2007-04-15 07:10:35 · 11 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First to my intellect. It simply doesn't make sense to me to suppose that something came from nothing. I've yet to see this done in a laboratory....
And yes, it does play to my emotions as well. The idea that the Creator of the Universe loves us so much is just staggering...and the only answer is to love Him.
I know that's rather a difficult concept for some of you...love, yeah right.
PASCAL'S WAGER!!!!!
Now you can go have a nice, relaxing drink and think about it.
2007-04-15 07:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I made my decision to follow Christ as a result of having studied the available evidence, both for and against. So in that instance, my intellect was the primary motivation in my choice of religion.
There is an emotional component in my beliefs, as there would be for anyone doing anything for any reason. I enjoy the Mass and the Eucharist, and I derive emotional satisfaction from them. And because my emotional and mental states are bothgood, my physical health is improved as a result of my spiritual practice.
Ideally, one's religion should nourish and support all aspects of the person -- mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical. If you try to deny any of those things or focus on one to the exclusion of the others, you're asking for trouble.
2007-04-15 14:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally - intellect.
When I get an email that a wire transfer arrived in my checking account, I don't "feel" rich. I do know how many dollars are there.
I'm not saved because I "feel" saved (note that I also don't feel that I'm better than other people). I'm saved because I believe what God said and I have done what He said He requires of me. I have chosen to walk in the walk He sets before me. Nobody dragged me here, and nobody lured me with a carrot on a stick.
2007-04-15 14:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both. The relationship between God and man is emotional , like any other relationship. However, intellectually, the study of the Bible and its cultures and customs of the day makes one think. Certainly, religion doesn't stop a person from intellectual pursuits.
2007-04-15 14:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it plays to the spirit and that translates outward to the emotions and intellect .. the intellect isnt the starting point of the belief ..
2007-04-15 14:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check out Dallas Theological Seminary or any Baptist or Presbyterian Seminary and see what is required for a Th.D.
2007-04-15 14:16:21 · answer #6 · answered by DATA DROID 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Faith is non-rational (though not necessarily irrational); but religion demands rational thought and scrutiny. I think of it as a dialectic between faith and reason.
2007-04-15 14:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by completelysurroundedbyimbeciles 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus is the sin bearer. God laid on Christ the guilt of all men and we get off scott free! It requires more than emotion to receive forgiveness based on what Christ did. It requires an act of your will. Have you ever acknowledged your sin before God?
Don't be afraid, God will not condemn you....He will direct you to the cross of Christ.....and you WILL receive forgiveness AND eternal life......It is His pleasure to extend mercy .
2007-04-15 14:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
thats an easy question: both
2007-04-15 14:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
both
2007-04-15 14:17:40 · answer #10 · answered by Laura H 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋