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After trying to figure exactly which religion I should adhere to, I finally realized that it can't be proven, so I have decided to be agnostic. It seems so wishy-washy. Give me some reasons to consider atheism.
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I'm confused. Given a huge chunk of religions is not about proof, why is this a central issue? What about something being entertaining, useful, fun, aesthetically pleasing, meaningful, emotionally riveting, philosophical, intriguing, intellectually challenging, relationship building, communal, ritualistic, institutional, educational, traditional, connecting, and on and on?
After trying to figure exactly which religion I should adhere to, I finally realized that it can't be proven, so I have decided to be agnostic. It seems so wishy-washy. Give me some reasons to consider atheism.
Reasons? I don't think it is really worth actively pursuing atheism. Either you feel like disbelieving in the existence of deities, or you do not. It is not supposed to be a big deal either way.
If you feel like being religious, I don't think you should let either atheism or agnosticism be an obstacle. It would be a waste to do so.
Edited to add: for that matter, I'm not sure you should let go of theism just because it can't be proven. It seems to me that the decisive factor should be what effects the belief has on you. Theism can be borderline miraculous for some people.
Agnostic is wishy-washy.
If we could just realize that there is something separate from ourselves that we work with to create our lives on a moment by moment basis, our whole life would change.
And never once would i ever have to mention god.
But i probably would, due to lack of any other way to speak of this force.
I am just so fed up with religious texts full of errors and people who hate in the name of religion. I like and hate something about all of them. I just don't think there is any one perfect faith. I am frustrated trying to find the one I adhere to most.
Atheism = You are good enough as you are. You have nothing to prove.
I am just so fed up with religious texts full of errors and people who hate in the name of religion.
I just don't think there is any one perfect faith. I am frustrated trying to find the one I adhere to most.
If I may, have you read the Tao Te Ching? You could do worse.I am just so fed up with religious texts full of errors and people who hate in the name of religion. I like and hate something about all of them. I just don't think there is any one perfect faith. I am frustrated trying to find the one I adhere to most.
Atheism = You are good enough as you are. You have nothing to prove.
I would recommend against letting other people ruin things for you. Because other people will always find a way to ruin things for you. Forget about what other people are doing and do what you want to do, perhaps?
When we get right down to it, all religions have exactly one adherent. No two people's expression of religiosity is the same, even if they hail from the same tradition. The better way to approach it is like how you approach your choice of entertainment: I wager there are certain genres you prefer over others. Pick a genre (aka, a general category of religion). Then, within that genre, explore and allow yourself to be inspired by things on their own merits, rather than listening so much to what other fans of the genre are telling you. Yeah, other fans can be useful, but not every science fiction fan is going to love everything in that genre. It's the same with a religious demographic. People pick their favorites, they find their niche. Those favorites and niches can change over time, and probably should, as you change as a person. Thinking of finding a religion as a destination instead of a journey or a lived way of life... maybe that is part of the issue? I don't know... you would know better than I. At any rate, do remember that you build your own religion - that religion of one is uniquely yours, even if you share a common fandom with others.
It's worth noting that theism and atheism in of themselves are not genres - they are not religions. They have very little to offer - to the point that I would just about say they have nothing to offer in of themselves. Theology, on the other hand, does have something to offer, whereas the lack of any theology is... well... nothing offers nothing. But if theology isn't your thing, might as well cast it by the wayside and not waste your time with it. There are other genres. Work with philosophy instead, maybe social sciences. Whatever is your thing.
If I may, have you read the Tao Te Ching? You could do worse.
I like you, Quinty, but I have things to do right now. Perhaps give it some thought.I'm not seeing this connection between questions of self-worth and one's status as a theist or atheist. Could you explain this one to me?
I guess I like having my niche, label and community. It's a cozy feeling.
What is it exactly that makes you agnostic?After trying to figure exactly which religion I should adhere to, I finally realized that it can't be proven, so I have decided to be agnostic. It seems so wishy-washy. Give me some reasons to consider atheism.