Which of the following statements best describes your thoughts?

Question

Which of the following statements best describes your thoughts about God(s) and do you consider yourself Theistic, Atheistic, Agnostic, or other?

I know there is a God.
I believe there is a God.
I know there is no God.
I believe there is no God.

Eff O – Does your mommy know that you are playing with her computer? You should be in bed or school. How did you ever make it to level 1?

Toadaly – Good point.

VB4Jesus4ever - I’m very sorry about your brother. Peace.

Since I am limited to only one best answer, I gave thumbs up to everyone except eff O, who perhaps re-read his post after the drugs wore off and deleted it since he’s missing. I didn’t report him. I never report anyone and I think it is unnecessary in almost all cases. I think it is better to make people live with their words for all to see.

As I mentioned, Toadaly makes a good point that is applicable to people who consider themselves anything other than 100% Theistic. I suppose that I should have narrowed down the possible definition of god by a notch. For the sake of this question, I would exclude one definition of Pantheism which is basically that God=Universe. I should have also included at least one more option for the completely impartial Agnostic like Mooseback.

I don’t believe it is possible to actually ‘know’ with 100% certainty that there is or is not a god. VB4Jesus4ever claims to have had an experience that proved to her that there is a God, but I am still skeptical. I’m not calling her a liar, but when I hear stories like this I think to myself, is that the best a god can do to let ‘his’ existence be known? There are millions of other beings that are in greater need of ‘divine intervention’ than the homeless woman her brother encountered. What about them?

I can understand what R. Dawkins refers to as ‘de facto atheists’ living their life under the strong assumption that there is no God, but not knowing with 100% certainty. I would probably consider myself a member of this group. I respect your right to believe or know whatever you want and I think.

Passerby gave what I thought was a rather well thought out answer. It might be considered abrasive to some, but he makes some very good points. The one that stands out is one I have heard before in different wording. He wrote. “A wise man knows that he knows nothing.” C. Hitchens said it in a different way. I think he said that he judges the intelligence of a person by how aware he is of his of the extent of his own ignorance.

Answer 1

I would say all of them, but for some reason I am having trouble with your question. Those who say they know are pretty much showing their great void, their ignorance. To know is to have direct acquaintance through experience in order to know. One would have the capacity to prove these things, there assertions. Since none of these things are done, as none of the above can be proven or disproved in a manner of thinking or perspective, then saying you now something is horribly flawed. Each and everyone of these individuals are representing their filter of belief, or rather what they are polarized to in perspective and they perceive all of life through said filter. All of it is experienced belief, there is no knowing here.

Both atheist and theistic are clearly ignorant, at least the responses here and they are not being honest to themselves. What I see is interesting, a bunch of individuals who are claiming knowing, when they know nothing. While they have the capacity to know they would rather sit on their speculation, unworthy elementary beliefs then actually come to knowledge that is transcendent. There is a way to prove all things, but so few ever seek to do what it takes in order to.

A wise man knows that he knows nothing. A wise man knows that the truth which seems true today is only partially true tomorrow. Since the Atheistic mindset goes by science the latter should prevent them from making claims of knowing, since science is progressive and constantly changing to keep up with new discoveries. To make a bold statement like that is highly suspect.

Answer 2

no 1

Answer 3

I am sure there is no [all powerful and all good ] "god"
I am willing to accept certain definitions of "god" . e.g. God is dog spelled backwards , and God is the sum total of all things inside and outside of our known universe ( Carl Sagan) . I am sure someday ( most likely long after I am dead ) , there will be more advanced definitions of "god" that I could accept . But at some point the intellect I have will be severely lacking in contrast to more evolved brain power . Therefore I probably lack the brain power to understand the more evolved definitions of "god" . Just like a child can believe in Santa but an adult can understand why he is impossible . Some people with lesser knowledge , I.Q. and L.Q. can still believe in an all good and all powerful god , while I can understand why it is impossible .
But that doesn't mean that I can understand what is beyond mankind's current ability to understand or be aware of , or even imagine . I just know that it only makes sense to keep using our brains to figure out the ultimate truth through scientific method .

Answer 4

All of the above, in one context or another ;-)

I usually describe myself as Christian, but in philosophical terms, I seem to be "ignostic". My view of God is a bit mystic for most Western Christians.

Peace to you.

Answer 5

I don't care whether there is god, gods or no god. It will never effect my life. Also ,we needn't want a god's participation to build our life or to demolish as well . But god needs our help to exist him.

Answer 6

To be honest, there are no statements which can 'best describe' my 'thoughts'...I 'feel' the Divine's presence in my everyday existence on this plane...I 'feel' the Divine's presence belief in my soul...My thoughts are what discourages me from believing my 'soul'...

Answer 7

I know without a doubt that God exists. I am a born again Bible believing Christian.

Answer 8

i believe, with uncertainty. i'd have to see and talk to GOD, in order to make a final decision.

Answer 9

I Know there is One God, and he has one Son, Who is Jesus the Christ and I consider myself a Christian

Answer 10

My truth----I believe I know God does exsist.