On a scale of 1 to 10
10 = I understand humans extremely well.
1 = I don't have a clue about humans, even myself.
2007-11-15 02:15:01 · 13 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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Atheist, Australian living in New York
Its very interesting to see that Christians are all sure they understand the human race perfectly. There are thousands of boiled missionaries that found out the hard way, that this just isn't he case.
Cultures and human behavior are incredibly complicated things, there is no way any one person could understand it well.
It is sad to see that their belief system is so pessimistic about humans. 'Humans are sinful, bad, lost souls'. In my experience, I have found a majority of the people I interact with to be friendly and helpful to others. There are bad people, but they are in the minority, not the majority. Why would anyone adopt a belief system that was so negative about them and the future?
2007-11-15 02:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would rate my understanding of humanity a 10. I understand it all to well. And I find that humanity is fascinating, even with all its ups and downs. The human race suffers from extremes. And an acute disorder of "its all about me".
2007-11-15 02:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
10 Babies learn the way of man. Unbelief and distrust n their fellow man. When you acknowledge that fear is natural and in the heart of man over time you learn hold to your own pretty much. That is part of the sin nature within you.
Only perfect love casts out all fear. And will share it's love and warmth no matter what kind of hateful situation is in the world. But that takes God's love and not man's love.
Man's love can't get beyond self or their won. God's love includes everyone.
2007-11-15 02:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Remus 54 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe about a 5? I don't understand some people nearly as well as I'd like to.
Oops. I forgot to add that I'm an atheist.
2007-11-15 02:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Je Marche Drôle 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
eh, 3 average. but there are days it will range form 7 to 0.
Why on earth are so many of the Christians claiming 10's? Most of them from this site have proven themselves clueless...
Eclectic
2007-11-15 12:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheist: 8.
We're superstitious, selfish and group-oriented. Most of us don't think critically. We give in to peer pressure and exhibit mob mentality. We are naturally against members of other groups.
2007-11-15 02:20:43 · answer #6 · answered by Meat Bot 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
5 - I think I understand some humans, but I have a lot to learn yet.
Faith:
Need you ask?
Edit:
(Atheist, DC Metro Area)
2007-11-15 02:18:10 · answer #7 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2. I have an idea about human interactions, it's just not a very good one.
2007-11-15 02:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
9= I understand that there are two types of human beings.
Monotheists & Atheists.
2007-11-15 02:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
8 , Bible believing Baptist ,Jeremiah 17:9 " The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it ? "
2007-11-15 02:23:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋