2007-05-07 13:26:03 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I consider all beliefs, including my own, for what do we REALLY know? All we have are theories. Everything can be debated, and "Reality is an illusion, albeit a persistant one." Albert Einstein. We need faith to believe anything in this world. Can we proove scientifically that Da Vinci actually existed? We can't see him or measure him, all we have are various books that tell us that he existed and we take it on faith that these books are true and when we see the Mona Lisa, we call that 'proof'. But in terms of science, it is not proovable. So, that is why I consider Socrates a very wise man for saying that True knowledge comes from knowing that you know nothing. It's mostly faith.
2007-05-07 18:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I question all beliefs, especially my own.
Blind acceptance is akin to begging to be led astray by the first unscrupulous user that comes along. One must go to a myriad of sources to answer questions that arise.
Also, if you question and seek, when you do make a decision, whatever it might be, you will know that it was made it with commitment and knowledge. Knowledge is power and strength.
It is also very important to use this recipe when it comes to others who follow different paths. Respectfully approach with an open mind and learn before forming opinions. Do not accept the word of media or other people. Think for yourself and draw your own conclusions. Things are rarely as they seem on the surface.
Only by understanding and accepting others as they are will this world be made a happier place for us all.
An open mind is imperative ... unless of course it the situation is just plain wrong by ethical standards. That is a no brainer.
2007-05-07 20:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by Noor al Haqiqa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that we are to seek out our own salvation with much fear and trembling. In that light, I know that I must constantly check my self. I don't need to question GOD or HIS Word but I do need to question how I am reading and using the Word. Am I a correct reflection of my Savior? Do people see HIM in me?
As for others beliefs...if I am presented with a belief system that denys GOD the Father, SON and HOLY SPIRIT, and/or HIS Word then I am not going to question it I am going to speak out against it and call it a cult....which is what those belief systems are. This is not the time to be compromising with the enemy.
I think one should call a snake a snake.....not a long, misunderstood worm who has issues with organized thinking that says it might be a snake. A SNAKE IS A SNAKE and that's the end of that story.
2007-05-07 21:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point, kinda loaded question!! At some point, an intelligent being should question basically everything they've been taught and have learned: what is the source of the info? what is the evidence (if any)? what does that inner "gut" or "heart" tell you about the subject? etc...
My questioning of my own beliefs stems from really striving to know Truth, making sure that I am not contradicting my True Self, making sure that any changes in any authority I acknowledge are still in line with my True Self...
My questioning of others' beliefs stems from challenging them to dig deep and examine what they are proclaiming, especially if I feel that part of what they say is in error. Also, I question them to increase my own knowledge base; sometimes I end up learning valuable things...
Peace.
2007-05-07 20:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by rose-dancer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bit of both. I am agnostic so I question everything. My own beliefs even. I could be sending myself straight to hell by denying God, however, i think some people ruin their lives and the lives of others with religion. Not all, but definitely the extremists.
2007-05-07 20:33:48 · answer #5 · answered by J R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course I have. Everyone should examine their own beliefs.
As for others, no, not really - I'm so used to you all bashing us that I don't much care what others believe unless they ask me for help.
2007-05-07 20:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't question anyones beliefs, everyone has a right and mind to believe what they want. I don't question my own beliefs because I already have the answer, there fore there is no reason to question.
2007-05-07 20:34:28 · answer #7 · answered by sparkplug 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I question my own all the time, and only openly question others' beliefs when they are forced upon me.
2007-05-07 20:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by Paien 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I belief in my beliefs
2007-05-08 02:38:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who are personally and spiritually 'evolved' got to be that way by 'simplifying' their 'self-description'. One of the essential steps in that process is the elimination of 'beliefs' (along with misconceptions and prejudices) from one's self-description.
If one is successful, there is nothing left to question.
2007-05-07 20:41:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋