You have two options;
1. Explore the greatest and most important philosophical questions with an open mind, free discussion and rational discourse.
2. Search for answers in ancient mythology, crazy superstitions and arcane texts.
Why is it so wrong to choose #1? If my question flawed? Please explain your answer.
2007-09-13 01:29:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely nothing.
2007-09-13 01:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If my question flawed? please expalin your answer.
Read your on question.
Please tell me what's so wrong with being a Free Thinker
now read your 2 choices
1. Explore the greatest and most important philosophical questions with an open mind, free discussion and rational discourse.
2. Search for answers in ancient mythology, crazy superstitions and arcane texts.
you catch that???? No? try again
2. Search for answers in ancient mythology, crazy superstitions and arcane texts.
And you say you have an open mind?????
2007-09-13 08:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing wrong with option number one. The thing that is wrong is for a person to discount the Bible as "ancient mythology".
The Bible teaches that on our own we have no way of knowing God or understanding spritual truths. It's like an ant trying to understand a human being or trying to figure out what purpose the space shuttle serves.
If you want to exercise option 1 then I would invite you with an open mind to consider the writings of A W Pink on what he believes are the evidences that the Bible is a book of divine origin.
The Divine Inspiration
of the
Bible
by Arthur W. Pink http://www.jesus-is-lord.com/divine.htm
I'm not saying that you should surrender your reason or believe just because the author believes. I'm just suggesting that if you really want to know the truth and be a "Free Thinker" then you have the responsibility of considering the rational arguements of people who claim to have conducted similar investigations.
Then you might want to check out the investigations of Simon Greenleaf.
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/jesus/greenleaf.html
Testimony of the Evangelists by Simon Greenleaf (1783-1853)
Greenleaf, one of the principle founders of the Harvard Law School, originally set out to disprove the biblical testimony concerning the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He was certain that a careful examination of the internal witness of the Gospels would dispel all the myths at the heart of Christianity. But this legal scholar came to the conclusion that the witnesses were reliable, and that the resurrection did in fact happen.
2007-09-13 08:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We need more people like you in this world! The bottom line is that it is easier not to think than it is to be an original authentic thinker. Millions find comfort in following the school of fish because the current is already there....just jump in and you don't have to do anything....the flow moves you right along. It's much more difficult to go against the flow and just rationally think.
2007-09-13 08:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by kellygirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, having faith in my beliefs does not exclude me from being a free thinker.
But surely you must agree that most of the knowledge or so-called knowledge has little if any effect one way or the other.
I watched the special on the History channel about the big bang theory and it was every interesting, but quite useless information really.
2007-09-13 08:51:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing wrong with #1 as far as I can tell.
However, religious people will make up some silly thing to justify the need to believe in a deity and blindly follow whatever the priest says.
2007-09-13 08:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by Imagine No Religion 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Nothing, no. 1 is the best, logical option if your intentions are to explore life and live it peacefully without institutionalism beliefs.
"I don't have a problem with Jesus, just it's fan club." - John Lennon
2007-09-13 08:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
because it's was against religious politics , as free thinkers will finds out the truth and the lies of the religious practises and objectives. WEall , as we all knows , RELIGIOUS > THE POLITICS < OF > THE MORNACHIES > POWER OF THE THRONED ( the no good deeds throwns by heaven ).
2007-09-13 09:05:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, in and of itself, its not a bad thing, but several 'freethinker' websites have stopped thinking and started beliving that christ sux.
in fact, the first free thinkers were anti-christian.
so unless you want to be lumped with that group...
but honestly, i dont care if you are one or not. more power to ya
2007-09-13 09:39:42 · answer #9 · answered by Trid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with exploration of the mind......
But it wont save you from sin.....only Christ can do that.
Free thinking is dangerous sometimes......because it makes you focus on "self" rather than the Lord
2007-09-13 08:36:35 · answer #10 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋