Belief in God . . . (beliefs, evolution, myth, pray, sin)

pdoel · #1 12-19-2005, 08:23 AM

I was watching Miracle on 34th Street this weekend (the new one). Towards the end, the whole courtroom battle trying to prove if Santa exists, got me to thinking.

Why is it that if someone were to say they believe in Santa, aliens, or any type of creature we don't "see", we'd laugh at them. Many people would actually consider you crazy for having such a belief.

But, at the same time, most of us accept that God is real. A being just as invisible to us all. The idea that Santa could live in the North Pole, have elves working for him, and make tons of toys for all the children of the world, and deliver them in one night is laughable.

Yet, the idea of a being that created the entire universe, who can listen to and answer millions of prayers a minute, and know each and every one of us, is completely believable?

Ori · #2 12-19-2005, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoel

I was watching Miracle on 34th Street this weekend (the new one). Towards the end, the whole courtroom battle trying to prove if Santa exists, got me to thinking.

Why is it that if someone were to say they believe in Santa, aliens, or any type of creature we don't "see", we'd laugh at them. Many people would actually consider you crazy for having such a belief.

But, at the same time, most of us accept that God is real. A being just as invisible to us all. The idea that Santa could live in the North Pole, have elves working for him, and make tons of toys for all the children of the world, and deliver them in one night is laughable.

Yet, the idea of a being that created the entire universe, who can listen to and answer millions of prayers a minute, and know each and every one of us, is completely believable?

Obviously it's believeable enough for those who believe, as long as their beliefs are not pushed on others I have no problem with it.

I do believe in aliens though, oddly enough.

RAZBERRY · #3 12-19-2005, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoel

I was watching Miracle on 34th Street this weekend (the new one). Towards the end, the whole courtroom battle trying to prove if Santa exists, got me to thinking.

Why is it that if someone were to say they believe in Santa, aliens, or any type of creature we don't "see", we'd laugh at them. Many people would actually consider you crazy for having such a belief.

But, at the same time, most of us accept that God is real. A being just as invisible to us all. The idea that Santa could live in the North Pole, have elves working for him, and make tons of toys for all the children of the world, and deliver them in one night is laughable.

Yet, the idea of a being that created the entire universe, who can listen to and answer millions of prayers a minute, and know each and every one of us, is completely believable?

As opposed to the "big bang" and evolving from mud?--Yep, I'll accept the intelligent design theory. God bless.

SoyLeche · #4 12-19-2005, 09:01 AM

While it is true that I have never actually seen him, I have felt his presence in my life and seen his works in my life and the lives of those around me. I have my evidence.

Just curious, do you belive in things like Quarks and Black holes? Because I'm pretty sure you've never seen either one.

Master Vigil · #5 12-19-2005, 09:51 AM

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As opposed to the "big bang" and evolving from mud?--Yep, I'll accept the intelligent design theory. God bless.

Are you serious? Have you studied any scientific documents on the big bang and evolution? Or just christian bashing drivel designed to point out evolution flaws that don't exist?

Beck63Don · #6 12-19-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoel

I was watching Miracle on 34th Street this weekend (the new one). Towards the end, the whole courtroom battle trying to prove if Santa exists, got me to thinking.

Why is it that if someone were to say they believe in Santa, aliens, or any type of creature we don't "see", we'd laugh at them. Many people would actually consider you crazy for having such a belief.

But, at the same time, most of us accept that God is real. A being just as invisible to us all. The idea that Santa could live in the North Pole, have elves working for him, and make tons of toys for all the children of the world, and deliver them in one night is laughable.

Yet, the idea of a being that created the entire universe, who can listen to and answer millions of prayers a minute, and know each and every one of us, is completely believable?

I believe the Goddess and God exist. Beyond the Goddess and God is the Ultimate Mystery, but we can know so little about that -- it's beyond our comprehension. Santa is just a myth, albeit a good one.

Scuba Pete · #7 12-19-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoel

Why is it that if someone were to say they believe in Santa, aliens, or any type of creature we don't "see", we'd laugh at them. Many people would actually consider you crazy for having such a belief.

They do the same for Christianity and mock us as often as possible.

The premise of Santa Claus? Presents from him under the tree. I have yet to see them.

The premise of Christianity? Freedom from sin and yourself. This I have witnessed FIRAT HAND

Fluffy · #8 12-19-2005, 10:25 AM

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Why is it that if someone were to say they believe in Santa, aliens, or any type of creature we don't "see", we'd laugh at them. Many people would actually consider you crazy for having such a belief.

It is only more laughable because it is more unusual than, say, believing in reality, which is equally as likely.

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michel · #9 12-19-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Vigil

Are you serious? Have you studied any scientific documents on the big bang and evolution? Or just christian bashing drivel designed to point out evolution flaws that don't exist?

Careful MV, you're starting to sound 'grumpy'..........

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Originally Posted by pdoel

I was watching Miracle on 34th Street this weekend (the new one). Towards the end, the whole courtroom battle trying to prove if Santa exists, got me to thinking.

Why is it that if someone were to say they believe in Santa, aliens, or any type of creature we don't "see", we'd laugh at them. Many people would actually consider you crazy for having such a belief.

But, at the same time, most of us accept that God is real. A being just as invisible to us all. The idea that Santa could live in the North Pole, have elves working for him, and make tons of toys for all the children of the world, and deliver them in one night is laughable.

Yet, the idea of a being that created the entire universe, who can listen to and answer millions of prayers a minute, and know each and every one of us, is completely believable?

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Yet, the idea of a being that created the entire universe, who can listen to and answer millions of prayers a minute, and know each and every one of us, is completely believable?

God is immesurable; he is so different from any being that we know about that to try a give him 'functions' is impossible.

Santa is not real............well, unless you know something we don't; aliens have been claimed to have been seen my many, but then the Airforce has never detected anything totally awry, that they could prove. We can disprove Santa, and aliens (until someone has proof) but God ? We are required to believe in him without any proof; that's the difference.

Darkdale · #10 12-19-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoel

Yet, the idea of a being that created the entire universe, who can listen to and answer millions of prayers a minute, and know each and every one of us, is completely believable?

Some superstitions are more meaningful than others. Folk are likely to believe in gods that give meaning and purpose to their lives.