If you don't mind please list your religious belief (I.E. christian, muslim, hindu, atheist, etc) Specific sect as well (I.E. baptist, catholic, mormon, jehoviah's witness, etc) and your education level (I.E. grades 1-12, some college, graduate of college, degrees if applicable)
There is no right answer I would just like to see what level of education coincides with which belief system..
Thanks in advance..
2007-07-01 13:02:40 · 19 answers · asked by Diane (PFLAG) 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry question posted twice.. I deleted second posting please answer here :)
2007-07-01 13:07:58 · update #1
I am Atheist, college graduate 2 BS degrees,
2007-07-01 13:09:24 · update #2
I am an Atheist.
College Grad.
so...i got a thumbs down for being an Atheist, or an educated Atheist? lol, gotta love Theists.
2007-07-01 13:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by ☆MWφM☆ 7 · 10⤊ 7⤋
As some of the others pointed out, the Pharisees felt that education should have a lot to do with religion, but the first century Christians were unlettered and ordinary.
But, in order to satisfy your curiosity: I am 17 years old. I graduated high school last year. I am now in a career course, until I figure out what I want to be. I am a Jehovah's Witness.
But, I will tell you, I KNOW education has nothing to do with religious beliefs. I know other JWs who didn't finish high school (some even middle school); I know others who have gone to law school or med school. Some have gone to trade school. Some have gone to 2 years of college. Others have done 4+ years. It just depends on the person. There is no specific answer for us--it just depends on the individual.
2007-07-02 17:55:07 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems that the ability to show that one's beliefs are based entirely on Scripture is more important religiously than a secular degree. The Pharisees and the entire Jewish Sanhedrin certainly felt that the early Christians were a group of uneducated simpletons, and yet the Christians were right.
(Acts 4:5-13) There took place in Jerusalem the gathering together of their rulers and older men and scribes (also Annas the chief priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander and as many as were of the chief priest’s kinsfolk)... Now when they beheld the outspokenness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were men unlettered and ordinary
(Matthew 11:25) Jesus said in response: “I publicly praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intellectual ones and have revealed them to babes.
(1 Corinthians 1:26-29) For you behold his calling of you, brothers, that not many wise in a fleshly way were called, not many powerful, not many of noble birth; 27 but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put the wise men to shame; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put the strong things to shame; 28 and God chose the ignoble things of the world and the things looked down upon, the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are, 29 in order that no flesh might boast in the sight of God.
(Isaiah 29:14) the wisdom of their wise men must perish, and the very understanding of their discreet men will conceal itself.
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2007-07-02 07:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Non-denominational Christian
High school valedictorian
Associate of Arts in Business
Currently enrolled in the Pre-Law track as a political science major with a minor in International relations with plans to pursue a career in Law
2007-07-01 13:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by knockout85 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm Christian (specifically, Roman Catholic), and am an honors student working on a double major in college. I intend to pursue postgraduate degrees.
2007-07-01 13:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Christian...as for sect I'm non-denominational, big fan of the progressive movement (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_Christianity )
Educational background: BA in ancient languages and history, going to start my Master's in Linguistics next year
2007-07-02 06:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baptist, Graduate school
2007-07-02 01:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think life and experiences have just as much influence on beliefs.
I have a BSc, am currently looking into going back to school for another bachelors.
I'm an agnostic with a strong lean towards atheism.
2007-07-01 13:14:29 · answer #8 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My personal opinion is that beliefs are influenced by surroundings, personal experiences, family, society, culture, education, etc.
So yes, education does influence beliefs as do many other contributing factors. However, I don't think you have to obtain a formal degree to back up your belief system. To each his (her) own!
2007-07-01 13:12:07 · answer #9 · answered by argosaries 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am a believer. Education is not the prime influence on faith. Faith comes from accepting that we are created beings by a Higher Supreme Being. Anyone with a heart which sees will believe in GOD, education sometimes helps and at other times hinders belief.
I have seen highly intelligent people rejecting faith and those with much lessor IQs true and devout believers in GOD.
2007-07-01 13:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by Asad 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Everything has an influence on a person.
I think education is irrelevant to Spiritually, though.
I'm an unorthodox Christian, and I will be going to my first year of college this fall. ( I'm 17)
2007-07-01 13:08:37 · answer #11 · answered by ✡ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋