Is there an innate part of you that believes in God?

Answer 1

There was an innate part of me that believed in God at conception. As an adult, it has grown into my faith. A tiny seed, now a tree.

Answer 2

Is there an innate part of you that knows you hang onto religion/theism because:

- You want to believe that you'll be with your loved ones after you die?
- You can't stand the thought that "evil" people will never be "punished?"
- Religion gives you a sense of community"?
- You get to feel superior to those who believe differently?
- You can excuse your bad behavior because you were born with "original sin?"
- You can do anything you want, and never have to apologize to those you've hurt -- all you have to do is "confess" to some guy in a box?
- You fear death?
- You want someone else to tell you how to live because you don't want to have to take responsibility?

Just wondering.

Answer 3

I do believe there is something more to this world, I guess i believe in the concept of a creator, but ANY AND ALL modern religions have been corrupted and mutated by men in power that I cant put any faith in any man made religion. Its all about power and control of the masses. If there ever was a true religion its been long dead and molested by those wanting power.

Answer 4

There is an innate part of you that knows (not believes) the reality. It is in perfect peace and limitless happiness. It knows that there is only one thing that exists not many things. It knows that you are not your body but something else.

Answer 5

I still have doubts because it was so tightly drummed into me as a child that I still to some degree fear hell. As time goes by though and as I read more and research more about religion in general the fear starts to leave and i can live my life to the fullest. I was only a christian growing up because it's all I knew. I beg you everyone, bring your children up to think for themselves and to make their own choices. If they become religious on there own then it's their choice and they will be happier because of it.

Answer 6

In my experience yes, it can become hidden or we can attempt to call it something different than what it really is, but in my experience I always come back to calling it God. This makes the most sense to me. I've tried to replace this with Self, Absolute, Love, One, Divinity, Soul, Immortality, Transcendence, Buddha, Jesus, Krishna, Babaji, Philosophy, Poetry, Nature, Infinity, Goodness, Happiness, but after all those and many more, the one that really fits well is God.

Answer 7

Nope

Answer 8

Nope

Answer 9

I haven't always been an atheist. I was agnostic once.

So I guess the answer's yes, even though I don't any more. Nobody's perfect.

Answer 10

No, all children are born Atheist, they learn about God from society or their parents, etc.