i would like to hear one reason why you do.
2007-07-18 13:30:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ok honey, here goes...
As a Pantheist, I believe that "God" only exists in all. Not an external entity as most believe, but rather the Universal Energy that exists in everything. All living things are connected by the existence of Carbon atoms within(organic chemistry). Everything in the Universe is made of energy. Light, sound waves...everything. So, as the Old Native Spirituality tells us....We Are All Connected! ; )
I'm the other kind....
No Big Angry Daddy in the Sky...just us.
2007-07-18 13:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I believe in a whole pantheon of gods and goddesses. I understand them to be archetypes for all that is human and all that is divine. I have been reading Tarot for some 35 years, and have studied its relationship to the Kabalah, and concluded that monotheism is for the enlightened. I am spiritually less sophisticated and require visual images and mythology to use in my grokking of my relation to the divine.
I figure by the time I get to monotheism I will have a handle on the fact that I am God(dess).
2007-07-18 20:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like several in this thread, I believe in *many.*
In a word: historicity.
My godh/esses are those of my ancestors; their stories have been the shapers of my culture and its values---no matter what the fundies think about this being a "christian nation." They have been the focus of worship among my Folk for nearly 10,000 years.
Beyond my own subjective opinions and experiences, the power of their myths continues to teach and inspire. Why shouldn't I believe them as real as my own ancestors?
2007-07-18 21:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by Boar's Heart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Witch of more than 39 years, I'd tend to go along with Luci's answer as well. You did a good job of explaining it, sister :). No need to add anything to that at all.
Brightest Blessings,
Raji the Green Witch
2007-07-18 21:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beyonce.
Wait, I'm an atheist. Well, if I ever hooked up with Beyonce, I would start believing in God.
2007-07-18 20:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Now, I really don't know. When I figure it out, I'll let you know.
Let me clarify:
I think some take their faith for granted. I think they grew up in an area or with a family that believed a certain way. It's natural to just accept that.
Is it real though, if you don't question it?
2007-07-18 20:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe in the Creator because the the very deep and personal relationship we share.
2007-07-18 23:43:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always felt His presence, from the time I was just a wee thing, even though I did not have a religious upbringing and He was never discussed in our home (my mother is a very secular agnostic).
2007-07-18 20:49:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in God because I believe in myself. So there.
2007-07-18 20:34:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like Luci answer.
It seems to be the only one that's close to being logical.
2007-07-18 21:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋