I do believe that the fact of all the corruption and inconsistencies among christianity, catholics and their institutions makes people to draw away from any religion and God...as this are the only reference they have of religions...
2007-06-28 02:29:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I agree with you.
When you get exposed to the nastiness and corruption that organized religion often has, you begin to get shaky in your beliefs and tend to turn completely from God, I mean if such goes on in a holy place, where do you start to draw the line on lies and fact? Faith and foolishness? People start searching for more tangible proofs, either relying on and believing in nothing or putting all their hopes in Science and Reason. Sometimes that just seems to be a better option.
2007-06-28 02:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What i think you are trying to say here is that you believe that the reason many leave faith and religion behind is due to the hypocrisy and inconsistent nature of religion, or God. And that you understand this sentiment...
If this is true, then you would be right in a lot of respects. That is certainly one aspect of my Atheism. But for most there is an underlying truth that may not be articulated well, but is certainly shared amongst many.
It has something to do with Reason and Logic. Physical proof and the reliance on knowledge.
And my religious understanding is pretty large... i have studied Catholicism (my parents religion), Judaism, Buddhism among others, and its not just the practice of religion; its the disbelief in the physical reality and logic and belief in the imaginary, controlling forces that makes religion and faith seem... Silly.
2007-06-28 11:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by scandalous candice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see the act of faith as an on/off switch. You either believe or you don't. I once believed, now I don't. No disappointment, no institutional corruption - just a decision based on known inconsistencies about what i perceive to be true and what my former religion stated to be true. Many atheists take this same path.
2007-06-28 11:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by ycats 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Christianity is a religion, religion is a form of believing but not faith itself. Every religion has its God, but there's only one God, so all religions are merely forms, ways for believing in one single God. If someone's disappointed in Christianity he may choose another religion, or do not choose any, to reject all of them and stay alone with God, as I do, although I'm counted as a christian.
2007-06-28 10:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is more than that in my case, but I cannot speak for anyone else. Mom's father was a Christian preacher, and I just saw errors in the Bible when I was age 7 and more of them as I grew older and wiser. I studied other religions in Philosophy classes and more on my own. I just find that all religions are imaginary, for their holy books have many contradictions and are ignorant about science and thus the real world.
2007-06-28 09:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may draw away from religion but keep their belief in God. The way a church handles themselves and the way the people act should not make a person draw away from God..just that specific religion.
2007-06-28 09:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by Georgia Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of folks have belief in a God, or Gods, or the Big Muffin, but they don't buy the Christian stuff, makes the dieties look stupid. Who wants a dumb god.? Really disheartening. So some of us look to physics, and chemistry, and horse sense to fashion a more intelligent being to hang the plaque upon, God. My definition, is not yours, and vice a versa, mine seems to lean in the direction of being Female, because of the DNA being only complete for most every species in the female. and I don't like the idea of a stern old duff being the creator. Seems a bit much. Best of luck.
2007-06-28 09:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, that is the case sometimes. But the fact is, God isn't letting you down. I myself have been through some tough times, such as the dianosis of type 1 diabetes. The problem is, either that person wasn't close enough to God, so Satan could attack, or that person has a purpose in God's plan that Satan wants to stop. What's his method? Temptation adn depression.
2007-06-28 09:36:29 · answer #8 · answered by animefan356 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Some seek spiritual guidance in other faiths. Some just remain spiritual but no longer adhere to any religion. This is a age-old generalization that has never been accurate. And, of course, there are those who have never believed in a higher power nor adhered to any faith to begin with (and most likely never will).
2007-06-28 09:34:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for myself.
I no longer belong to an organized religion. I haven't for a long time. But I have never stopped believing in God.
God is not only found in churches, temples and mosques...
God is found everywhere and in everything.
The greatest cathedral is the one outside your door.
2007-06-28 09:37:46 · answer #10 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋