Locke wrote:This post was made before I saw the one above. ^
Too right mate.
For ATOMOSK: (i wanted to make sure i got your attention [made a new post too] to discuss this one.)
I'm not having a go at you either, I just want to know(if you'll be so kind as to tell) why do you believe in God? I'm interested in other peoples' opinions(especially the educated/informed who can make admissible decisions), because i want to learn.
To me, I think that humans have outgrown our need for God. As humans we are afraid of the unknown. God explained a lot and accounted for the unknown. Now that we can explain a lot (with science) there isn't a need for him anymore(in my opinion).
So yup, why do you believe in God?
i believe in God because that's the most scientific answer to me. However, unlike many people, i don't see God as some enigmatic being that lives up in heaven, far out of our reach. God is the energy that surrounds us, slowly developing our world as time changes.
Buddhism teaches that all things are connected. The Jedi teach that the Force binds us and connects us. Hinduism (at least the ancient one) teaches that all animals have souls inside them.
God is what you make of him. I seriously doubt that He gives a flop how you perceive him or worship him.
As far as science is concerned, God's direct participatoin in natural events may have been disproved, but that doesn't make it any less magnificent, nor does it mean God is no longer necessary. God is, in fact, the one great scientist. He created the Earth, designed not just our body, but billions of different bodies for each animal. he designed the landscapes, the weather, and propelled evolution. then designed a way to reproduce sexually, instead of assexually like a cell. Science doesn't disprove the existence of God, it
reinforces his existence. look at the world around you, and tell me there couldn't have been some greater power at work.
Hope that answers your question, locke.
Puffster, you need to respect other's opinions. your kind are the reason i don't go to church. we need to tolerate all opinions and beliefs. you don't need to like them, nor do you need to listen. if you can't post in this discussion without insulting people, then by all means, don't feel obligated to post. And we're not going to lock the post just because you're upsetting people. even if it does happen, we'll just start another thread. This is a good debate we have, and damned if you're going to ruin it for us.