2007-05-07 09:27:17 · 21 answers · asked by JayDee 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What say you?
2007-05-07 09:27:47 · update #1
Pangel, That's what I'm thinking. I believe to be either one, would require some conative conclusions. Some thought processes. Right?
2007-05-07 09:35:10 · update #2
Sparty, thanks!
2007-05-07 09:36:09 · update #3
Thanks Laptop!
2007-05-07 09:36:32 · update #4
Sun,
"You either believe in the possibility of a god (or gods) or you don't."
You think it's just ......."automatic"?
2007-05-07 09:38:25 · update #5
betty,
" I don't know."
Thanks anyway.
2007-05-07 09:39:13 · update #6
malak, Thanks. So that would mean that it's a choice I wold make, huh?
2007-05-07 09:42:00 · update #7
kenshin,
That's part of my point. When I was a baby, I didn't KNOW there WAS a "God" to believe in.
2007-05-07 09:43:59 · update #8
war, I didn't have ABILITY to choose.
2007-05-07 09:44:40 · update #9
hug, I don't know. That sounds biased. But, thanks.
2007-05-07 09:45:31 · update #10
mel, I'm not speaking to the exclusion of those. I'm just posing this question about these.
2007-05-07 09:46:52 · update #11
you were born a baby
babies have no knowledge of beliefs
so yes it is a choice , unless raised with a belief and know no different to what you are taught
2007-05-07 09:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You are born a spiritual being with a connection to the Devinne even though intellectually you have know earthly knowledge. As you grow and learn of the ways of the earth you have the choice of listening to the inter spark of life (the inter voice that is your connection to the Devinne or you can ignore it, and even refuse to accept that it exists.
You are born spiritual an theist, with a natural and innate connection to the Devinne. As you grow you chose to ignore that connection and become an atheist or you continue to listen to and follow that spiritual being that is deep with you and grow as a theist.
When you die even if you are a atheist your soul moves on. Where it goes and how long it stays there before your next incarnation, depends greatly on what kind of energy you carry with you when you pass.
2007-05-07 17:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are born an enemy of God because of the sin of Eve and Adam in the Garden of Eden. The whole world including man was cursed because of sin.
You must Repent and Be Born Again to be a Christian.
John 3:3 - Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:7 - Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
1 Peter 1:23 - Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
2007-05-07 16:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by deacon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, from your question, I'm guessing that you're not sure what you believe yet as to the existence of God. That would probably make you agnostic at the moment, since you're open to the idea but have not yet cemented your beliefs as to whether he exists or in what form.
2007-05-07 16:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not correct. You must be exposed to belief in a god in order to believe in a god. If you are not exposed to a god, and/or otherwise do not come to believe in a god, then you are an atheist. No choice is required.
2007-05-07 16:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by Fred 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well technically you would be atheist, as if you had no contact without the outside world, it would take a while for the concept of God, to enter into your head. Technically everyone is agnostic from a definitive knowledge standpoint.
2007-05-07 16:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were born with a choice. John 1:9. Believe or reject!
2007-05-07 16:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by war~horse 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you choose to ignore the whole matter you're no worse off than Christians - but then you'll never have the grasp on reality that atheists have either.
2007-05-07 16:35:30 · answer #8 · answered by Super Atheist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't really choose. You either believe in the possibility of a god (or gods) or you don't.
2007-05-07 16:34:29 · answer #9 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everyone is born atheist. Perhaps you are confused on what constitutes being considered an atheist.
2007-05-07 16:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you were a baby did you believe in god?
No, you didn't.
By default you (and everyone else) is atheist.
2007-05-07 16:35:17 · answer #11 · answered by Dark-River 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋