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elleng

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2. Never figured it out, maybe because I'm secure enough not to have such needs.

Tue Jul 11, 2023, 12:05 AM

Jul 2023

(Didn't read along with the congregation @ synagogue service, even when prodded by Dad to do so, 'cause couldn't recite something I couldn't accept/believe, around age 10.)

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Why do people believe in God? [View all] walkingman Jul 2023 OP

I think my bumper sticker says it all "Critical Thinking, the Other American Deficit. NoRethugFriends Jul 2023 #1

I tend to agree with you but walkingman Jul 2023 #4

It means the strength of your conviction should be proportional to your evidence Major Nikon Jul 2023 #20

True - for sure it seems here in Texas. walkingman Jul 2023 #80

Never figured it out, maybe because I'm secure enough not to have such needs. elleng Jul 2023 #2

As a kid we did what was called a "sword drill" which is where you had kind of a contest walkingman Jul 2023 #6

Peace and Love to you! Life is short....enjoy!! walkingman Jul 2023 #78

Take it to the Secular group! LW1977 Jul 2023 #3

Didn't mean to offend you - would you mind just telling me walkingman Jul 2023 #5

Thank you. murielm99 Jul 2023 #17

There most definitely are those groups. This isn't one of them Major Nikon Jul 2023 #22

Do you think me asking the question "why do you believe" is ridicule? walkingman Jul 2023 #34

Nonsense Major Nikon Jul 2023 #21

I agree with you. It is not possible for anyone wnylib Jul 2023 #23

Thanks for this! ShazzieB Jul 2023 #27

I'm not sure your are confirming that my question of "Why do you believe in God" is offensive walkingman Jul 2023 #55

What I was confirming is that talking about believing in God at DU does not feel safe. ShazzieB Jul 2023 #83

Understand - I honestly am just curious what others think about the issue. As I said earlier, I had walkingman Jul 2023 #84

I also have nothing against atheists. wnylib Jul 2023 #56

I believe you contradicted yourself Major Nikon Jul 2023 #85

So just the act of questioning is offensive? I am trying to understand the logic of religion. walkingman Jul 2023 #35

this is a religion group, not a believer's group. NoRethugFriends Jul 2023 #26

Somebody MOMFUDSKI Jul 2023 #33

This is the group to edhopper Jul 2023 #47

The overwhelming majority of the content on this site involves ridiculing beliefs. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2023 #58

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It all depends on your definition of God, don't you think? ZZenith Jul 2023 #7

Precisely. mahina Jul 2023 #14

I was always told to believe that GOD knows and understands everything we do in life for everyone. walkingman Jul 2023 #36

It's difficult to grasp an intelligence that powerful, innit? ZZenith Jul 2023 #46

That's a good point. walkingman Jul 2023 #64

I'm not sure I understand your question. ZZenith Jul 2023 #65

So in reality there is no one "true" religion or GOD. It is just a matter walkingman Jul 2023 #66

Are you familiar with the parable of the three blind men and the elephant? ZZenith Jul 2023 #67

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Cool video - reminded me of my first algebra class where my only thought was walkingman Jul 2023 #71

It started out as a brilliant leap of logic for people that had no understanding of geology yet. brewens Jul 2023 #8

That makes sense to me. However, that is not the message I hear....ever. walkingman Jul 2023 #37

It took them a few thousand years to settle on one god being the best message. We know now a lot brewens Jul 2023 #49

Agree - as time passes and we become smarter and smarter so at some point walkingman Jul 2023 #79

Yes I think it's because from childhood, people are taught to accept god on faith and faith alone vlyons Jul 2023 #9

I'm another 76 yr old Butterflylady Jul 2023 #28

The only problem I have with Christians (I don't know anyone who professes another religion) is they walkingman Jul 2023 #38

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Wonderful story - thanks for sharing. Have you ever visited? walkingman Jul 2023 #60

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These days when asked what my religion is for a medical appointment or any document walkingman Jul 2023 #77

cannot handle reality Skittles Jul 2023 #10

I agree. Laffy Kat Jul 2023 #11

Name checks out mahina Jul 2023 #13

I don't have a problem with people believing in anything that helps them get by Skittles Jul 2023 #57

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To allay their fear of death; the basis of all religions. marybourg Jul 2023 #12

It's the basis of belief Major Nikon Jul 2023 #25

I don't fear death - I like being here but realize it is only for a short time. walkingman Jul 2023 #39

Fear of death nowforever Jul 2023 #15

I don't fear death - I worry about those I will leave behind. Maybe because I am already old walkingman Jul 2023 #76

I believe that God is what connects us all. Not a personal God but a spirit that Maraya1969 Jul 2023 #16

I love those thoughts. I hate it when I see people's religious beliefs telling other how they should walkingman Jul 2023 #40

Interesting, can you describe the "something there" a little more? walkingman Jul 2023 #75

The name of the religion is Advaita. Maraya1969 Jul 2023 #81

Reminds me of some of the Yoga classes I took in the 60's , thank you for posting. walkingman Jul 2023 #82

As a person raised Christian I have some thoughts herding cats Jul 2023 #18

I would love to see my Dad and Mom again. Just to have a "grownup" conversation about things walkingman Jul 2023 #41

I agree it is a wonderful thought and compelling but not very rational. walkingman Jul 2023 #74

Looking from outside in to another culture mahina Jul 2023 #19

I could get that link to work but I found the series - thank you. Look forward to watching. walkingman Jul 2023 #42

Thank you - I need some time to check this out. walkingman Jul 2023 #73

I think it has to do with how the human brain works Major Nikon Jul 2023 #24

Makes sense. Just wonder why it never took for me in terms of organized religion. walkingman Jul 2023 #43

Possibly because you were exposed to alternative information at a young age Major Nikon Jul 2023 #45

Atheist here: LakeArenal Jul 2023 #29

From what I've seen that makes perfect sense. It seems more like a social group than anything else walkingman Jul 2023 #44

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I wear a T-shirt that says "Coexist" - you are actually living it! Sounds like a nice lifestyle. walkingman Jul 2023 #51

One thought, Christianity does not equal religion sanatanadharma Jul 2023 #31

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I've always thought of it as the "Initial Singularity" but I understand what you are saying. walkingman Jul 2023 #52

Complete lack of MOMFUDSKI Jul 2023 #32

One thing that bothers me about that walkingman Jul 2023 #53

I have another thought: LakeArenal Jul 2023 #50

See...that is just wrong it reminds me of one of my favorite quotes walkingman Jul 2023 #54

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