In other words, what makes you so sure of your beliefs?
2007-04-26 05:12:47 · 18 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Belief in anything provides "meaning" in an otherwise unpredictable world. For most, it's too scary to "not know" things, and to believe in something makes it so we "know" something and have thus psychologically talked ourselves into the illusion of being "in control" of our lives.
2007-04-26 05:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by 'llysa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Belief is real to the believer ... like drunkenness or hallucinations. I think there is probably a better way. .... The acid test for 'truth' is whether the evidence can convince someone that X is the case, even though the person in question would rather believe otherwise. This happens all the time in science (most new theories initially face opposition). The last time it happened in faith was on the Road to Damascus (and even then it happened to a dyed in the wool liar).
2016-05-19 03:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are not beliefs...I have had a direct, personal experience of God - that is why I know God exists.
Beliefs that are totally blind with no backing or supporting evidence, I consider only ideas to investigate and choose to not belive or disbelieve.
I have little use for belief at all.
~ Eric Putkonen
2007-04-26 05:20:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist.
What makes me certain is studying neuroscience, psychology, and computer science, to the point I realized that free will doesn't exist.
Theism makes absolutely no sense without free will.
I yield that deism's still an option, but since the consequences of deism and atheism are exactly the same, it seems silly to accept the a priori agent of a deity.
2007-04-26 05:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The wonderful Counselor,the Holy Spirit.
2007-04-26 05:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe in believing in beliefs. Hope that helps.
2007-04-26 05:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Faith (I have faith that my religion is true and feel the Holy Spirit working in my life) and Reason (I accept the rational proofs for the existence of God, as well as the rational proofs for the mission of Baha'u'llah).
2007-04-26 05:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by darth_maul_8065 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Analytical study and examination of the Buddha's teachings and the logical basis for them thereby coming to the same conclusion/understanding.
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2007-04-26 05:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 - I didn't commit suicide
2 - I have heard God, responded to his direction, and seen him come through
3 - Peace when I specifically pray for my worries, and it really is an unexplainable peace to me
4 - I've tested the logic and reason
2007-04-26 05:19:13 · answer #9 · answered by Steve M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gods Word(bible)
2007-04-26 05:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by gubwv 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋