There is a certain fatalism in the way the place is taught like no matter what you do, you'll never be good enough, faithful enough, and that is what makes the idea so crippling. The road to destruction is wide or so the Bible says in Matthew 7:13 and it seems you'll fail because you're not...
Okay then. However, if someone says they aren't an atheist nor a theist then I don't see much point in telling them otherwise. Transtheists, for instance.
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I said "generally" so I'm using a broad brush there
admittedly. Most Atheists I speak to say there is not enough evidence for them to believe in any gods, neither in the world, science, or their personal lives. I don't think they are representative of them all, it just seems common.
That...
An Atheist lacks a belief in God(s) generally because there is no evidence of its existence. An Agnostic might see reasons for its existence as well as against it, but accept neither as adequate responses to the god question for themselves so they don't take one. What if they're wrong, after all?
I disagree. You are wanting them to make a choice you want them to make which is either/or, but it's not that simple. Ambiguity often disturbs people. There are theists who agree with you too on this. I see no reason to expect an Agnostic to be an atheist or a theist if they prefer to refrain...
Probably, but I don't care what the more hardline Christians think about Agnostic Theists. It's fine if they believe in God 100% as long as they don't force me to agree with them that there is definitely a god/dess. I see my position as an emotional one and being spiritual is a part of my...
Agnosticism is a reasonable position to hold. Considering how much we have yet to discover in the universe. The universe is like a vast library full of wonders to be found and revealed. The vastness of it alone is overwhelming, makes me feel so small and uncertain.
You can be just Agnostic, an...
Maybe he's referring to people with the wrong intentions? Like a fraudulent priest or someone who claims to represent him but does evil things. Not sure.
Ew yeah mosquitos are a pain in the side. I like nature, just not necessarily on me. :D I usually use walking outside to practice mindfulness, it does help clear my mind. Meditation isn't easy for me.
There's nothing wrong with being uncertain and questioning your spiritual beliefs. Doesn't mean it feels good though. It can hurt when go you through an inner crisis where you feel alone and disconnected from the Sacred/Divine.
Heartbreaking. My brother doesn't live far from that club and spoke to a couple of people who were at the club when it occurred.
Such hatred towards other human beings doesn't make any sense to me. My heart goes out to the victims and their families.
Oh ok. Harming none is a fine principle. I don't know if Hell is real or not. However, living a meaningful life and being a decent person does matter.
I have been going through a spiritual slump but not as long as you have though. I look at it like this: I will live my life the best I can...