 Religion, Why do you believe what you believe? |
| Religion, Why do you believe what you believe? |
 Jun 8 2007, 02:57 PM
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Some discussion about Christianity has popped up in a few threads lately, so I thought I'd start this one. This is NOT a thread for bashing another person's beliefs.
Basically, I'm curious as to what people believe in terms of religion/spirituality and why. Looking at religions from an outside perspective, it seems to me that most would seem inspiring in some ways, but not necessarily true. What has led you to believe that your religion is true and that the stories (in the Bible, Koran, Torah, Baghavad Gita, etc. etc.) aren't just inspirational fiction? What have you experienced or what research have you done that has convinced you one way or the other? -------------------- |
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Jun 8 2007, 07:58 PM
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CHEE CHEE Group: Members Posts: 5,026 Joined: 23-February 06 From: trapped in the hoezone layer Member No.: 39 |
i believe i am somewhat spiritual and non religious. im not expert on buddhism but i have visited a few temples, teachings, read up and studied and have had a trip to Nepal with a buddhist teacher set up for awhile.
i dont believe or take anything out of the christian religion. i believe its a great way to learn some morals and social principals but why does it have to be wrapped up in a creation story. no way can i believe that so its pointless to me i believe the buddhist religion is a more modern relgion despite being much older. i believe its more philosophical and teaches stronger and better morals and social/individual teachings and its just a great religion with an amazing history and art -------------------- Little monkeys making money
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Spectatrix Religion Jun 8 2007, 02:57 PM
Spectatrix That's simply called being uncertain.
Agnos... Jun 8 2007, 03:00 PM blaarg Atheist
Was indoctrinated by my parents since I w... Jun 8 2007, 03:06 PM
impala454 QUOTE (blaarg @ Jun 8 2007, 04:06 PM) and... Jun 8 2007, 04:03 PM Jessica Neither way is provable, but I believe in God and ... Jun 8 2007, 03:09 PM cmac did anyone watch the Kirk Cameron vs. The Atheists... Jun 8 2007, 03:12 PM blaarg See I used to believe it was an unprovable issue, ... Jun 8 2007, 03:13 PM Jessica QUOTE (blaarg @ Jun 8 2007, 04:13 PM) See... Jun 8 2007, 03:22 PM FORSAKENR320 spiritual rather than religious. i find that liv... Jun 8 2007, 07:38 PM TetraGrammaton Cleric Liz: Why don't you try the church of practicol... Jun 8 2007, 07:45 PM TetraGrammaton Cleric aside from quoting kahlil gibran or something like... Jun 8 2007, 08:17 PM THECHICKEN Dislike religion (people saying they are absolutel... Jun 8 2007, 08:51 PM |
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