If you had never been taught anything?

Question

About God, or spirituality, or taught biases in anyway, for or against God, had never read any holy texts...

what do you think you would think about God, or would you even think there was a God?

What would your spirituality be like?

really think about this please before you answer.

Krypton, not necessarily.

John, how would you know? You're not making much sense.

Answer 1

This would depend greatly upon the person's natural traits and whether or not they received any other training or brain-washing. It would also depend upon other factors in their environment and their experiences.

I am sure that some people in this position would have an Agnostic point of view, some would be Naturalists and some, especially any with mystical experiences, would formulate or develop their own personal relationship with Divinity.

Every human is unique. All that we can say about each of us is that we are not as logical as we would like to believe. The more that an individual is open to perception of the Universe as it is, the more likely that the individual will have some faith in Divinity. Nature plays a huge role in this development in some.

Some, however, will continue to be trapped in what they believe to be a logical version of the universe. This tends to be a world of matter/energy in a space/time continuum. A world without imagination or spirits. It is their choice to turn their back on Divinity and spirituality.

Answer 2

It would be like what I have right now.

I was not taught anything about God or spirituality...nor read any texts...as a child and young adult.

I took the label agnostic as I did not know if God existed or not, but I was interested. So I studied various things. I eventually came to the conclusion that there was an answer and one could find their own proof whether God existed or not. That started the seach...eventually I found.

Actually, although I know God exists and have studied many religions...because of my lack of biases perhaps...I understand every religion slightly different than those who practice the religions (taught formally or raised in it).

I have come to my own conclusions and my life experience is my guide.

~ Eric Putkonen

Answer 3

This is a very deep question, one that I could ponder from 24 hours and still find difficult to fully answer. In other words, this is a very good question.

I think I have always felt a "more," a "presence." I guess if I lived in a polytheistic culture, I would attribute this inner feeling to gods or spirits (instead of God). I certainly would be seeking to find answers to experiences with the...divine. Perhaps the surface things would be different, but I feel that regarding the deeper questions, I would find similar answers no matter where I grew up, and what cultural and religious ideas were most prominent.

I was raised by agnostic parents, both of whom rejected religion (and still do). Yet this is something I simply can't do. Because of my upbringing, not one single religious expression dominates my understanding of the divine. This has led me to be overwhelmed at times by unanswered questions. It has also allowed me to grow to appreciate Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity almost equally.

I am presently a Christian. Perhaps I wouldn't be if I grew up in Pakistan. But it doesn't matter; God is everywhere, and Jesus is helping me quite well on my journey. Peace be with you.

Answer 4

If people weren't taught about gods, they would make up a theology of their own. Looking at the history of cultures throughout the world, I don't think that there are any (correct me if I'm wrong) that have not created some sort of theological belief system.

Some scientists have suggested that our brains are hardwired to look for what we would call 'the spiritual'. It might be a survival instinct, or a coping instinct, as we're a species that can comprehend death and most need to find a way to deal with that.

Answer 5

I don't know, I was never in that position. I was born as Muslim and lerned Islam first starting at age 3 before I was enrolled in school to learn how to read and write at age 6. My grand son is age 3. We are teaching him Islam now little at a time every day.

I guarantee you this! When you accept God and His Messenger Mohammad (peace be upon him) at any stage of your life, God will forgive all your previous wrong doings. You will start a new life with clean slate like a child does.

May God guide you to the Truth. Wassalam

Answer 6

It is my belief that we all are born with an innate sense of "something bigger" out there....i would think that if i had no knowledge at all about religion, or god, per se....that i would still find wonder in the world...much like early shaminism and animism...i would probably make my own assumptions of natures cycles, etc...etc..
As for my spirituality...i would believe it to be very pure and unbiased....due to the fact that it would be my very own.

blessings!
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great q!

Answer 7

If we never were taught language we would be able to imagine God. Except for the idea of transmitting an idea, I would never ever even use the word God... never. Just imagine, if people did not name God what would there be to argue?

Answer 8

those who has never taught about HIM r thr really blessed ones,since they only tend to live with the nature,which is reflection of the god,secondly in spirituality bookish knowledge is the main hurdle inbetween realself and HIM,ancient culture will drain yrself first,so that vaccume created by this drainage be fullfilled with the real knowledge.

Answer 9

I think that in trying to decipher the space between dreaming life and waking life we would become aware of something God-like, if not God itself. Mythic thought had to originate somewhere.

Answer 10

All human beings, with "normal" mental functions, have an inborn sense of God. Because of the corruption brought on by sin this inner knowledge has been deeply buried in the mind... but it is there... and Because it is there in every one...God's Word and Will for Mankind has never been compleatly eradicated... even though the forces of evil still struggle mightely to keep it buried.

The result of the corruption brought on by the forces of evil can be seen in all the coruptions of the many man invented "religions"... they are all the result of man trying to bring out the True connection with God that is buried within them... and there is much harm brough about because of the faulty misinterpritations and mis-aplications of the God knowledge.