Do you think that certain character traits have caused you to become/remain religious?
Curiosity and skeptisism can be thought of as character traits. They both are part of the reason why I remain atheist.
2007-05-18 23:51:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
that is a very good question,I'm not sure though,i know my grandmas are very religious but my mom and dad not so much.they believe but don't go to church,and didn't really teach us kids about it.i on the other hand go to church once in awhile,pray all the time,and strongly believe in God.
2007-05-19 00:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by bluejluv 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think curiosity and skepticism are character traits that promote or demote religion. There are curious and skeptical Christians and atheists.
I am skeptical about something when it is contrary to the way I think it should be (whether religious or not). For this reason, I believe being skeptical has to do with one's rational mind-- because one is evaluating something and wants further clarification before being satisfied that the information is trustworthy.
This has nothing to do with a character trait. However, if one is more skeptical than most, it may be because that person has a higher standard of proof that may or may not be reasonable. Or extraordinary skepticism may be an expression simple pessimism.
2007-05-19 09:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by Steve Husting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think curiosity and skepticism are what make me a believer. I can't imagine there not being more realms and spheres than what we can see with our eyes. It feels a little dumb to assume that.
Also, human beings clearly have a spiritual side to them. My idea is that it's because most people can sense a spiritual world.
2007-05-19 07:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Amelie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Curiosity and skepticism are the reasons that I accepted and remain a Christian.
2007-05-19 07:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by flandargo 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can be anything you want to be Woody boy! I have remained a believer in Christ from my own personal experiences. Those can not be talked away, my feet are firmly planted because I know He lives.
2007-05-19 06:57:12 · answer #5 · answered by clbinmo 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Like spiderman
2007-05-19 06:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dumbness and foolishness is the only way to be a chrsitian.
2007-05-19 06:56:44 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yep determination, wanting to belong and being Right.....
2007-05-19 06:59:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋