I am asking this, because I have seen so many questions from theists asking why atheists "choose" not to believe in God and that it would be safer if we would.
I always thought that to believe in something is somewhat the same as assuming it to be a fact. Since this has to do with nurture and what evidence you've seen, I don't understand how anyone's choice would have any influence on their beliefs.
Can you choose to believe that Oprah is made out of yoghurt, or does believing in something at least have to be compatible with your understanding of reality?
And if so, why did God make my brain so incompatible with His Word?
2007-06-01 04:11:06 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I knew it! I knew it. I kept telling people this and they just laughed at me!!!
HA HA
Whose laughing now, huh?
Huh?
2007-06-01 04:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If Oprah were made out of yogurt, that would mean that yogurt was an intelligent being. You would then have groups rallying to stop all the yogurt eating in the country. Cows who were milked would be accused of having yogurt abortions.
I'm afraid it just doesn't all add up, sparky.
2007-06-01 11:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in Oprah. She is an urban legend.
People that believe in Oprah are sick, sick, sick. Their only reason in believing is to justify watching Dr Phil...
2007-06-01 11:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by tombollocks 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
until i see proof that oprah is not made of yoghurt, i will continue to believe that she is. you can't tell me otherwise, because i am entitled to my beliefs.
2007-06-01 11:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
"...does believing in something at least have to be compatible with your understanding of reality?", will be the newest arrow in my quiver.
2007-06-01 13:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by Herodotus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prove to me that she's NOT made of yogurt, Marky! =0P
2007-06-01 11:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋