You know I used to be a Christian at some point in my life. But I guess you could say I stopped believing in fairy tales. The idea of some all powerful creator watching over any of us is ridiculous at best. I’m not saying it’s impossible, just that it’s highly highly unlikely.
Die hard Christians make every claim on faith, as if logic is totally fallible. Actually it’s the other way around. Just having faith in something doesn’t make it true, all it does is make it wishful thinking to the point of self delusion.
I know it’s hard for some people to accept, but life is not fair and it’s not predictable and it’s not easily solved. There is a very logical reason why that is, because it has no path and neither do we as a piece of it. But that’s not a bad thing.
Isn’t it a miracle enough that we are just alive and can experience life and this beautiful world? Why do some people have to make unfounded claims about an afterlife or an all loving God?
Comfort for their fear of the unknown.
That’s why I dislike religion, it’s a crutch.
@AnonymousBlonde – And amazing they find the strength enough to stand on one leg to beat you with it.
So very true.
Die hard Christians also think that everything is “God’s Will”. Christians like Jerry Farwell and the ever so sweet political commentator Laura what’s her name are prime examples of why I am not a Christian.
Is it God’s will to call upon a tsunami? Did God decide to punish my dear sweet friend Yatin who know is paralyzed from the neck down due to medical malpractice? I think not!
@watersedge62 – I’m sorry to hear about your friend. Perhaps one day science can help them to be well again. But I agree with you. It’s oftn said to be God’s will, which is just a blanket statement for “we don’t understand”.
@AnonymousBlonde – I totally agree!
@roxics – Now that proposal 2 has been passed, it’s more of a probability that he will walk again!
“Isn’t it a miracle enough that we are just alive and can experience life and this beautiful world? Why do some people have to make unfounded claims about an afterlife or an all loving God?” = My beliefs.
Good post. I’m not very religious myself. It might be nice if there was a nice god who loved us and a wonderful afterlife, but I can’t honestly claim that I know whether they exist or not. If someone brings me scientific proof, then I will say that they exist. Until then, I don’t know.
You wrote, “Isn’t it a miracle enough that we are just alive and can experience life and this beautiful world? Why do some people have to make unfounded claims about an afterlife or an all loving God?” This is a good point and well-stated.
I think people belive in god for different reasons. Some people believe it because it helps them. Some may just believe because they wish it was true. They may find it comforting to think that there’s a god who has a plan, since life can be so confusing. I think this is true of some people of all faiths, not just Christians. (Though, I understand why you would use Christianity as an example, since you say you used to be Christian.)
I’m not necessarily against people who believe in god. If someone wants to pray, I don’t see how that hurts me. I’ve even tried it myself sometimes. Whether it made me feel better (emotionally) because of god or just because I was able to calmly self-reflect, I don’t know.
What I don’t like is when some people use religion as an excuse to do horrible things, or when they try to force their religious views on other people. It’s also annoying when people claim they are 100% sure about something, based on faith or when they refuse to believe in science. Even if someone believes in god, I think it’s wrong to reject the realities of our world. We have to try to do good things ourselves, like helping the sick, because wishing won’t make it better.
Again, I really enjoyed your post!
— J. M. 713
@Jedi_Master_713 – Thank you and I agree with you. If somebody wants to believe something that they feel helps them live their life without harming others, then go ahead. I don’t mind. My problem with religion in general (not just Christianity, but as you said it is what I am most familiar with myself) is when religious views go to the voting booth. When suddenly stem cell research or gay marriage is denied due to someones views that a book written by god thousands of years ago says its bad. This unfortunately happens all the time when it comes to scientific progress, political issues and social issues.
I don’t want someone else’s unproven fairytale messing with my reality. I can only imagine how much further along our society would be right now if it didn’t have to constantly back peddle to support those with certain religious views.
@roxics – You wrote, “My problem with religion in general (not just Christianity, but as you said it is what I am most familiar with myself) is when religious views go to the voting booth. When suddenly stem cell research or gay marriage is denied due to someones views that a book written by god thousands of years ago says its bad. This unfortunately happens all the time when it comes to scientific progress, political issues and social issues.”
I agree.
– J. M. 713
This is a very interesting take on things. :)
I’ve spent a great deal of time and effort discussing this kind of subject matter in recent weeks. I’d love to hear your reactions…
Part One
Part Two
Isn’t it a miracle enough that we are just alive and can experience
life and this beautiful world?
If your life is less than beautiful, it’s understandable that you’d hope there was more.