I have always asked that question to myself... Why do I believe in God? I see so much pain in the world on one hand, and see a few people wielding so much wealth and power on the other. God cannot be biased, my heart said. So, why does God favor one people over others? Why did God give so much pain to Africa, for centuries on end? Why do some people struggle to eat one time a day, but on the other hand, a few lucky ones have their own Private Islands and Business Empires. I have always believed in God. I love God. I fear God. God is my best friend... But when I analyzed, truely looked into the reasons I believe in God, I found out that it was my desire and greed. Religion promises too much. People have an overwhelming desire to believe in something. When I see the wretched life on this planet, a short life of 70 years, and look round to find pain and suffering, then you really start thinking... You deserve better than this... Religion, every religion, promises a better afterlife. It promises goodies on earth as well as after this life is over. I want to be together with my entire family again. I lost my grandfather in 2006. I really want to talk to him again, to meet him again. I want to see my entire family happy, living together again. In cannot happen on this planet now. Everything is a mess. It can only happen after life. So, if what religions promise is true, then I better listen to them. Religions are not about "My Invisible Man is better than Your Invisible Man"... No, religion is a lifestyle. It is the way of life. I want a better life for my family and friends, and billions of people suffering on earth, my brothers. And it can be accomplished in the afterlife. I believe in God. There is nothing to lose. Maybe its just my greed. But I know, there is a force out there, that is taking care of my grandfather. And I know I will meet him again... after death...
it doen't really make diffrence to god whether you belive in go or not. GOD omniexists. Generation Organisation Destruction is GOD.
I am open to the principle of a metaphysical creator, but what I completely reject is the notion of a divine creator. Take away people's fear of death and the notion of religion becomes redundant. If you're refering to the Christian version of "god", then the pain and suffering that exists in the World would be one of the last thoughts as to why it doesn't make sense. I'd advise anyone serious about christianity to actually read the whole of the Bible, rather than the selected chapters that are espoused by particular denominations and then indoctrinated. I think you'll be amazed at what you find; a means of social control, not a divine story.
I do think it is strange that people could just die and be gone forever. It seems that we must be something more than just flesh and bones, like a spirit or soul that is our unique being. It could be possible that you see your grandfather again...
I don't know if there is or isn't a God, but I do know we can reduce suffering here and now, if we are courageous, intelligent and determined. If we yield to warfare, socialism and tyranny, then there is little hope, but if just a few people stand tall, they can make an enormous difference.
Thank you. Unfortunately, the last person to rep me (this morning), seemed to disagree. Clearly someone not courageous, by the anonymity of their comment.
Ive been thinking about this too, you know, that energy can not be created or destroyed, it just transformed. when you die, your flesh and blood turned back into soil etc, and maybe your bone too, it just take a little longer. What happen then to the "soul", what does it turn into? it probably floating around us somewhere undetected and probably cos it won't be using the same "sense" as we do, it probably perceived that its on different realm, hell or nirvana or whatever. and when you die, i.e you go to that realm, you'll see your grandpa whos already there my head hurt
Before thinking too much and torture your head about this question perhaps you should step back and think about the "soul" thing. Soul? what soul?
I don't. Just like good old Karl Marx said, "Die Religion ist das Opium des Volkes (Religion is the opium of the people)"
I believe because I ask God on a daily basis for me to feel his presents in my life. And I do feel his blessing because I simply just ask. Ask and you will received! My daughter was telling me yesterday that I am bless by God because she gets the blessing aswell.
Right, and the Soviets didn't have an empire? Empires are tied to statism, not free markets or laissez-faire capitalism.
I believe in a God. I do not think he's the well-thought of "Christian" or "Islamic" or any other type of religion god. Honestly, do you think we could even comprehend him? I believe in a god but not in any religion-sense. I think Digital Duke is right.