2007-10-11 06:35:58 · 27 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i dont see any sense arguing against it-cant logically argue against a belief-so i guess my answer is yes---keep smiling and enjoy the day
2007-10-11 06:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by lazaruslong138 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Or like hurling a stone into a hornets nest? Well, yes, because what is happening is just 'arguing against' it instead of breaking through that inertia of stubborn paralysis that arguing invokes, the result is nothing more than anger which is a spritual poison for one's self as well as those around them.
Real spiriuality and real religion is dynamic and growing, and so when it reaches a stage of stagnation and concretized and humanized factoids, then it is no longer able to break through the inertia itself. It then argues about right and wrong end of story. It becomes black and white with no growth.
So, that's the problem. It is the wrong way to change things to merely argue for or against. The better way is to explore new truth-meanings and values and be a progressive thinker.
That's the way God created the mind to work: to be active, to be seeking, and to work hard at overcoming problems with good; not inertia.
2007-10-11 06:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by Holly Carmichael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pebble in a riptide still makes a splash.
I think it's more like throwing air at a wall.
2007-10-11 06:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A riptide is only dangerous if you fight it.
Sometimes, you find that you have entered a riptide unknowingly, and instead of standing on the shore throwing pebbles at it you are being sucked out to sea in it.
The truth is like a riptide. If you fight it it will wear you out.
2007-10-11 06:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel that way, but do it anyway as I consider that the issue is of paramount importance. The human race has achieved what it has by use of its intelligence. To believe in a deity (or anything else) without evidence is a deliberate refusal to use that intelligence, and is thus a clear detriment to society. However, my efforts have not gone unrewarded: I have recorded two converts (which is two more than I expected), and there may be others who are at least thinking rather than simply parroting nonsense that they got from their parents.
2007-10-11 06:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Arguing and debating are two different things.
Arguing against one type of religion, and arguing against the whole of religion, are also two different things.
Debating one type or form of religion at a time can be worthwhile and constructive for both parties in question. Neither will likely ever prove his/her case, but each will modify his/her beliefs and conclusions to better suit the facts.
2007-10-11 06:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I consider it more like trying to talk a small child into giving up his security blanket. It's old, worn out, full of holes, and filthy to the point that it's a health hazard. But he has such an emotional need for it, he refuses to listen to reason and part with it.
2007-10-11 08:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why, religion itself is like a riptide!
You've got to reckon that first.
2007-10-11 06:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by Andy Roberts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That pretty much says it all. We will get the last laugh when they die (hopefully of old age) and find out that they wasted thier lives worshiping something for no reason. They will realise that they could have spent that time and energy on thier family instead. All of this will happen in a millisecond, then they will be dead without going to heaven.
2007-10-11 07:08:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
And arguing for religion is like taking a poo on a sewer monster. Its made of it anyway so theres no real point.
2007-10-11 06:39:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋