Simple question...
Does what you believe confirm a well deserved sense of importance and significance, or does it make you unimportant, inconsequential, and insignificant?
What about your beliefs make the above true, and is this the best way to live?
Is it ridiculous, egotistical, narcissistic, fatalist, pessimistic, etc. to believe what you do or what others do? Why?
2007-09-14 11:34:00 · 6 answers · asked by manic.fruit 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have no religion - atheist
I am important
2007-09-14 11:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jenae, TV (tempter of the vile) 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not practice religion.
I am the most important person in my life. I am responsible for all the decisions that affect my kids and I every day. I am responsible for the housing, clothing, feeding, and nurturing of my immediate family.
My world revolves around my kids, and it is my job to teach them the rights and wrongs in life. It is my responsibility to comfort, encourage, correct, and sometimes discipline myself AND my kids. Being able to speak from personal experiences or to provide the leadership when discovering something new together, is also MY responsibility.
It is neither ridiculous, narcissistic, or pessimistic....on the contrary. It is a power enriching journey that has both hills and valleys and can be just as rewarding as deflating. My belief is that I am to be the best possible human being I can, for as long as I can, always looking for ways to better the lives of those around me, and never give up on life. I believe THAT is (or should be) everyone's goal....religious, or not.
2007-09-14 11:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by imrt70 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Born Again Atheist belief has humbled me. Being raised christian I was led to believe that I was better than others. Much the same as all religions teach, although indirectly. Now I realize the true meaning of being born equally. It is the Human potential which is equal at birth.
2007-09-14 12:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by phil8656 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my belief system, personal power is VERY important. If you truly appreciate the intellect and abilities given to you by the Creator, then you seek to master them and master yourself.
You do not need to be constantly made to feel insignifcant and worthless and undeserving in order to feel reverent of the Divine One, not if you TRULY believe in the infinite power, love and wisdom of your Diety.
This is probably why I was attracted to my pagan roots rather than Christianity. I like the sense of personal responsibility, power and self-improvement I have and knowing being the best I can be does not threaten God in any way and the Creator I serve does not need constant ego-massaging. It inspires far more trust and confidence in me.
2007-09-14 11:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by pixie_pagan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Bible it says we are all just as important in God's eyes, and that makes me important, just like everyone else. No one is insignificant. It's not necessarily my specific religion, it's in the Bible. Following God is the best way to live, and it's just plain Jesus-believing to live that way! : )
2007-09-14 11:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a person is a true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, they only see him.
His will is the only thing that matters.
It is all for his glory.
2007-09-14 11:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋