2007-09-18 13:37:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Some feel the need to "serve" under such a higher entity who has the ability to control and dictate the course of the physical world which makes these people feel good that such a higher power will be there for them in times of strife. Others "see" such a higher power as a convenient excuse to fill a void, or use it as reference for an unexplained, incomprehensible event.
2007-09-18 15:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the higher power benefits
2007-09-18 20:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because of what we can see.
Okay, actual real answer. I don't so much believe in "a higher power that (I) can't see." I believe in an unconditional love and acceptance that humanity does not possess. I think we humans were wired to seek it. I think I have found that in John 3:16 (the Biblical concept of Grace from God). It works for me.
Some modern Secular Progressives believe that unconditional love and acceptance is found within themselves. I don't argue with them. They've chosen their path.
2007-09-18 20:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us, and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you!
2007-09-18 20:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Overactive imaginations and "teaching" via fear and guilt.
It's irrational but they have the right to believe it - I also have the right to laugh at them.
2007-09-18 20:46:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
It's called faith. And in the US, people can choose to believe or not to believe.
2007-09-18 20:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by katydid 7 · 6⤊ 3⤋
It's the superman syndrome.
2007-09-18 21:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The teacher asked little Johnny if he could see the trees outside. He said, "Yes, teacher, I see the trees." Then she asked if he could see the sky. "Yes, teacher," he replied, "I can see the sky." Then she asked, "Johnny, can you see God?" Stymied, Johnny said, "No, teacher, I can't see God." The teacher then said, "Well, if you can't see God, God must not exist."
Little Susie raised her hand and asked if the teacher could see her hands. "Yes, Susie," said the teacher. "I can see my hands." Then Susie asked if the teacher could see her feet. "Yes, Susie," the teacher responded, "I can see my feet." Susie then asked, "Teacher, can you see your brain?" Agitated, the teacher said, "Of course not, Susie, I can't see my brain!" To which Susie replied, "Well, if you can't see your brain, then your brain must not exist!"
Sometimes we have to accept things on sheer faith. -RKO- 09/18/07
2007-09-18 20:47:17 · answer #8 · answered by -RKO- 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Why do people breathe air they cannot see?
2007-09-18 20:47:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
everything you see constantly changes, He doesn't. You have to be a believer to understand.
an atheist will NEVER get it. sorry.
2007-09-18 20:44:54 · answer #10 · answered by Random Black Woman 6 · 4⤊ 4⤋