Why do people who have never questioned their own religion, let alone studied other religions, think that they are infallable and that I am an idiot when I have studied science and four major world religions in depth and settled upon atheism as the logical best choice?
2007-04-30 08:47:45 · 19 answers · asked by Rat 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is the question of ages!
They box themselves in.... and read their bibles in a bubble so nobody can bother them and they believe that their religion is the only right one. Then when any free-thinker asks them questions they cannot answer they criticize you for not reading their book..... When they don't even KNOW what you've read. Your example is perfect.... you've studied religions & science yet they always insist that if you read their holy book then you'll see the truth.
Been there, done that.... No thank you! Atheism is the only logical choice. it frees us from superstition and allows us to focus on making this world a better place instead of kissing the @$$ of some non-existant deity so we have a cozy afterlife. This life is all that matters, and if you choose not to live it in favor of securing a soft cloud in heaven.... that's your prerogative... but stop assuming that we are atheists simply because we haven't studied any religions.
2007-04-30 08:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I know how you feel. I have studied science as a hobby for most of life life, and my major in college was Religious Studies. I've studied a great deal about the Bible, not to mention other religions. I wound up becoming a Deist, because I found to many theological problems in Christianity.
Several times, people have tried to convert me, and I actually had someone one who, in all honesty, could not understand why I did not think Christianity should not be taught in the schools ("it won't hurt your children!"). For some reason, people cannot understand the concept of it's my life, if I make a mistake (which I don't believe I have), then it's my problem.
2007-04-30 16:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they haven't studied anything at all, they only believed what their parents and pastors/priests/bishops/rabbis/general clergymen have told them. You can't read the bible and not question the validity of this stuff unless someone tells you not to question it. And if you're taught not to question, you may dispise those that do.
We've made the same choice after performing our own questionings, and I also came to atheism. For it, I make decisions go against what some of my family thinks (such as putting 10% into my savings account instead of church). I know where that money will be when I need it, but those of faith will have to pray that god will give it to them if they come to the same situation. I think I made the right decision. They think I'm robbing god and cutting off my blessing. My way works better for me. Their way only works better for their church. They just don't realize it.
2007-04-30 16:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Education does not guarantee expertise; people cannot tell what your experience have been on this subject; if people believe their religion has a monopoly on the truth, then they must be right and you must be wrong.
Consider also that someone else may have as much experience and education in this area as you have, and choose Christianity, Buddhism, or Islam. Your religious choice is not an absolute consequence of your education concerning religion.
2007-04-30 15:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by Lao Pu 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have studied my religion and completely stepped away from it for a while. I am a Christian and that is what works best for me. It does not mean that I am ignorant or that I think I have the answers to everything. I do not have the answers to many many things just as you do not. Many read the books of scientist and believe them to be true. I read the Bible and believe it to be true. I have felt the presence of the Holy Spirit and my eyes have been opened. To each his own . . . .
2007-04-30 15:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by sparkles9 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I did question my religion. That's why I'm an atheist now. That is the logical best choice.
2007-04-30 15:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by nondescript 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps you stopped too soon.
Patience has always been known as a virtue.
A religion may have numbers, and still be wrong. Look at Islam for example, generally thought of as high numbers do to practices and birth rates........lack of choice, believe or die.
Try us, you may find peace here. We respect intelligent people.
2007-04-30 16:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by Wisdom 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
From a similar, yet Buddhist (and essentially atheist, as you might know) perspective, it appears that psychology would be your best indicator towards a logical answer... as in the "ego" identity issue.
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2007-04-30 15:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by vinslave 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Much studying makes the mind troubled and weary.
Romans 1: 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.
2007-04-30 16:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by 12isthyway 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have sang the same song my friend.
The only people who dont argue me is my family. They know
A.) The amount of religious in depth teaching and studying I have done..thanks to them and
B.) I have always been logical
They know it's pointless to argue with me because I leave them in prayer evry time.
2007-04-30 15:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by Sheriff of R&S 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋