Was there a need, some questions, ... something that faith was providing, that now you are filling with something not-religious ? Or someone who was helpful in giving you some reference, moral ground, that you are now looking for outside of religion ?
Like: sports, community, education, science, friends, chatting,
family, martial arts, getting more confidence in yourself, ... ?
2007-10-19 17:21:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes I did. Logic and common sense.
2007-10-19 17:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Don't need religion to find moral ground. That's rediculous to even suggest. Humanism is a philosophy of life inspired by humanity and guided by reason. It provides the basis for a fulfilling and ethical life without religion.
Humanists make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values.
Humanists see no convincing evidence for gods, the supernatural, or life after death.
Humanists believe that moral values are properly founded on human empathy and scientific understanding.
Humanists believe we must live this life on the basis that it is the only life we'll have -- that, therefore, we must make the most of it for ourselves, each other, and our world.
Humanist philosophies have arisen separately in many different cultures over many thousands of years. Whether or not they use the term humanism, tens of millions of Americans and hundreds of millions of people around the world agree with the humanist philosophy of living a happy and productive life based on reason and compassion.
2007-10-20 00:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was christian I was doubtful towards the end . Because of I've from researching on past religions. What I fill it up with reading ,music,yes I have more confidence in my self now. I've lost alot weight one I declared my self an atheist. I've lost 46 pounds. I can get into more things I enjoy.I stayed away from heavy metal music for awhile I watched a movie on it that my brother had. Oh damn ever since Ive been listening to it like a religion. I think thats the main thing that fills it up. its music. Music relaxes me it keeps me from losing my control. Listen to a band like slayer lamb of god,Mettallica, megadeth,system of a down,etc etc I can get my agression out. Christianity bunched that hatred up making me un comfortable.Now I'm more relaxed less hateful. Once In awhile say something hateful. But thats a part of being human. Where all not perfect you know.
2007-10-20 00:37:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith/religion do not stimulate the mind in ways scientific thought can. Delusion may be more comfortable than reality ("Ignorance is bliss"), but it is a waste of the little time we have on earth. Carl Sagan says it best - here are a few quotations:
"The idea that God is an oversized white male with a flowing beard who sits in the sky and tallies the fall of every sparrow is ludicrous. But if by God one means the set of physical laws that govern the universe, then clearly there is such a God. This God is emotionally unsatisfying... it does not make much sense to pray to the law of gravity."
"You can't convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it's based on a deep seated need to believe."
"You see, the religious people -- most of them -- really think this planet is an experiment. That's what their beliefs come down to. Some god or other is always fixing and poking, messing around with tradesmen's wives, giving tablets on mountains, commanding you to mutilate your children, telling people what words they can say and what words they can't say, making people feel guilty about enjoying themselves, and like that. Why can't the gods leave well enough alone? All this intervention speaks of incompetence. If God didn't want Lot's wife to look back, why didn't he make her obedient, so she'd do what her husband told her? Or if he hadn't made Lot such a shithead, maybe she would've listened to him more. If God is omnipotent and omniscient, why didn't he start the universe out in the first place so it would come out the way he wants? Why's he constantly repairing and complaining? No, there's one thing the Bible makes clear: The biblical God is a sloppy manufacturer. He's not good at design, he's not good at execution. He'd be out of business if there was any competition."
"I would love to believe that when I die I will live again, that some thinking, feeling, remembering part of me will continue. But much as I want to believe that, and despite the ancient and worldwide cultural traditions that assert an afterlife, I know of nothing to suggest that it is more than wishful thinking. The world is so exquisite with so much love and moral depth, that there is no reason to deceive ourselves with pretty stories for which there's little good evidence. Far better it seems to me, in our vulnerability, is to look death in the eye and to be grateful every day for the brief but magnificent opportunity that life provides."
"If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we are the reason there is a Universe, does science do us a disservice in deflating our conceits?....For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring."
2007-10-20 00:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by Laeticia 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
faith needs not to be replaced. Its not like quiting smoking lol .. where some people chew gum after they quit ..
I'm a very spiritual person .. you dont need to believe in any god to still be spiritual.
As for morals.. it does not just come from the bible. Most people .. most atheist have morals .. I have very high morals and values myself.
I'll give u a star for such an honest and non judgmental question
2007-10-20 00:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by nola_cajun 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I haven't replaced belief in supernatural entities. I've discarded it! And good riddance!
It was a healthy dose of doubt (stronger than any deity!) that finally gave me the intellectual, emotional, and ethical wherewithall to dispense with the supernatural.
The rest of my life remains, but is now uncluttered.
2007-10-20 00:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by kwxilvr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith isn't a necessity that must be replaced. Faith is an irrational option that can easily be ditched.
2007-10-20 00:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Living life.
2007-10-20 00:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I replaced it with science, fact, logic, morality, and common sense.
2007-10-21 17:22:49 · answer #9 · answered by Elizabeth J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never had any faith or religion to replace.
2007-10-20 00:35:39 · answer #10 · answered by What? Me Worry? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋