Posted by john berk on April 9, 2006, at 12:10:45
In reply to Re: why not, posted by gabbi~1 on April 9, 2006, at 10:27:07
I like how Pcychopharmacon expressed it, "why not"!! i'm sure most have heard of "Pascals Wager", if you live a decent life, and beleive in God, and God does exist, you've gained everything, if he doesn't, you still have lived a good life. [i belive that is the premise].
I choose now to beleive in God, after many years of flirting with atheism, and shunning religous practice, I thought the constrictions of an early catholic upbringing were the cause of all my woes, most certainly my ocd.but i just personally now need a beleif in a "higher power, for me random chaos and a Godless universe are much more difficult to comprehend, than a creator who brought forth beauty such as my niece, Emily, who i love unconditionally with my whole heart. even if i beleive just for her sake, i feel good. i know that sounds naive, but it is from my heart.
I think alot of mistrust, and preduice has come from organized religion, no doubt, but i choose to beleive, and i think it helps put my ego in proper perspective, and it gives me much needed stability...john [also i always loved the story of Jesus, even at my most non-religous times]
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