Why is it that this idea of a higher being that created everything has existed for so long, however no evidence has ever been shown? I can only hypothesis to why it is. For the idea of an all loving, merciful, forgiving, and ever lasting deity does sound nice. Knowing that he will always be with you no matter what you have done, in what state you are, or how you feel. He is always their to lend a helping hand. This along with being promised a place in heaven (prompted you are good) is undeniably unresistable. Still it all seems flawed to me. Why would this god who is all loving send you to hell just because you have sinned? I thought he was all forgiving and merciful!!! He is said to be perfect yet he constantly needs you to pray for him. I thought you were perfect Mr.God. I know I might sound like Im bashing religion, but how else do you expect progress if the cracks in the idea aren't pointed out. As learned in our first day of english class, one becomes more educated and less ignorant when you take other opinions to mind. Like any other religion, they only believe in their practices/beliefs and go against the rest. This in its self shows how close-minded people have really gotten.
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Religion is simply a philosophy my friend, though sometimes taken to the extremities. if you prefer vanilla ice cream over chocolate ice cream, good for you. It is the same concept; as long as major tensions and disputes do not occur with the clashes of different philosophies of religion and non-religion, i don't see the point of confronting the existence of god. I understand your reasoning (and i do not believe in god either), but you shouldn't create issues out of nothing. People should be allowed to a philosophy without confrontation, and for a shallow verification the Constitution allows for the free practice of religions.
ReplyDeletein response to your post, yes the existence of god is a highly debatable issue, but there is no point in confronting that issue until necessity calls for it.
Ok, so I'd just like to add/rebuke a few things to the discussion (from a Jewish perspective). First, in Judaism there is no hell-there is a purgatory, but eventually everyone goes to heaven. Also a lot of the motivation to be good just comes from morals in general-I mean, most of the ten commandments are kinda just common sense (that stealing is bad is just intrinsic). Though I do understand some of your points about god not being perfect (the torah does have a lot of holes). However, I think that your point on religion is flawed. There is a difference between praying for someone and praying to go-praying for someone is asking God to help them, while praying to God is showing allegiance to God and asking for things. I think that this may clarify some of the things which you are arguing.
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ReplyDeleteI get the your point Aaron. Religion is not at all a bad thing. Its just that people sometimes block out ideas that make sense just because a book (which is not proven to be written by god) told them its not possible. Saying lies like that the earth was made in 7 days (not sure if thats the correct amount of days), or that evolution is wrong. Also, sometimes religious people don't look at reality for what it is. The ten commandments like you said are common sense. So whose to say a common man (Moses) didn't just use common sense and create the laws, and pass them off as though good told him? Everyone wants to feel special and know that their future will be bright. Thats what religion does so well to provide. Religion is good for providing morals that keep society in check, but the believers need to open their eyes to change. The bible won't always be right. And like I said earlier. The idea of going to heaven is a lot more appealing then the depressing idea that once you die you die and nothing else happens. Still the second choice seems more probable to me. Thanks for your point of view Aaron. :)
ReplyDeleteI know this post is somewhat old, but I felt like I had something to say here. I completely agree with you Raul. I by no means think that religion should be abolished; let people think and believe what they want, its a human right. HOWEVER, when I start to have a problem with it is when religious people start to meddle with other parts of society, by trying to convert or force their religion onto other people. The disputes between various religions have been the cause for the deaths of millions and millions of people. Even today, we're supposed to have this thing called "separation of church and state," yet our pledge of allegiance says "one nation, under God." Then we have people like Mike Huckabee who ran for President in 2008, advertising that he would require children to pray in school. The worst is when these religious views become parts of our legislation, for example when it comes to laws about gay marriage or abortion rights. Go on and believe what you want, but do not make your religion a reason for confrontation with others.
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