Faith!  Is it for idiots or just morons?
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No ,I am neither and believe and I'm sure I'll get the last laugh.
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Jim, sometimes I think you are brilliant and other times I just don't understand you...\n\n\nEducation is important. Assuming we are discussing faith: People should know what / why they believe things and not have a completely blind faith.
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Evidence is not for those without faith. When someone chooses not to believe, there is no study, experiment, or proof that will convince them otherwise. They will always find a way to rationalize the evidence you present to them. Faith is a gift from God to the Believer, and does not come from OURSELVES.  You either Believe God's supernatural power, and the benefit of prayer, or you don't.
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HAHA I can see what your getting at. This isnt a battle that you can win. Neither can I. I'm christian but a relaxed one. People have their opinions and who am i to tell them different. I dont beleive everything I hear. I beleive things that i know however. And I dont know for sure that a god even exist. I guess thats the whole concept to a religious faith alone. People tend to take the bible TOO literal. Then things begin getting mixed up. I am a scientist as well, some things in the bible just dont make sense. But if you read a book that offered a way for you to live in a sunny nice beach, and youve lived in the projects all of your life...and all you had to do has follow the books teaching...would you take it? I'm sure you see what i'm getting at as well.
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Questor!\n\ngood question! \n\nI believe I AM... however the reality is you have to KNOW IT!\n\nYou identify the problem, belief faith is not enough, so how does ONE come to know THE ONE? \n\nFaith in something is completely different to knowing something\n\nare You about to find out :-)\n\nSo yes a leap of faith is absolutely equivalent to Pascal's wager \n\nSO I give you the three alternatives...\n\na) Don’t bother yourself trying to understand anything \nb) Live in disillusion with faith \nc) Seek until you find the truth and KNOW it.\n\nAre you one who only asks questions you know the answer to, I think so.
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Wow, I am amazed at the responses you've gotten so far.\nWe keep hearing about how people who don't believe in God are supposed to be so much more intelligent than those of us who do, and yet, all we here from these educated people is that you should go to school, or read a book...in other words, they can't answer your questions.\nGee, and even when they admit that they can't answer your questions, they throw in an insult, just for good measure....\n\nLooks as if you've hit a nerve, my friend!!
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Oh goodness. You might get some none-too-nice responses to this one! Heh. :) \n\nI don't think that the lack of originality takes away from it. I don't think that a good lot of people who follow that faith even know about that, frankly. \n\nI think that for some people..it's easier to be mired into something that doesn't require you to ask questions. You're told what is right and what is wrong. And they follow these rules, and believe that since they follow them then they're set. So they don't have to worry. I think that is how they might justify it. Just a guess, though. I've never claimed to understand it myself.
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If you don't have faith and believe, nothing makes sense.
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Personally, I am not a Christian nor do I believe in the same creator, Lord as you do. I do however have the modesty and decency to respect your choice in Religion and the civility not to insult it. \n\nPeople who poke fun at the Christian faith, and generalize all Christians into one category, whether it be "stupid" "idiot" "imbecile" or as a recent post stated, "retarded" are only proving to be close-minded. People who insult the Christian faith are people who cannot see a situation from a different perspective, and understand the stance of another.\n\nWhere as one might not believe it to be true, they don't feel a need to respect it, proving only ignorance and barbarity. \n\nI don't believe in your Religion, but I do respect it, and the people who choose to believe in the Christian faith. I see you are very strong willed, and set on your Religion. Such a security is very admirable, and more people should have such an honest devout opinion about nonstereotyping, and freedom as you. \n\nI bid you a good night. \n<3 Ashlee
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God is for idiots who don't understand science.  Say no to jesus.
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Spirituality transcends reasoning. Hence the term "leap of faith"? So don't bother with semantics. You should be flattered there are people praying for you here, jim. I know I would if I were in your shoes. lol.
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No, your not.  This is suppose to be a forum of learning and understanding.  It would be a great tool to learn and understand belief systems of those that don't believe as you do.  But some, a very vocal minority, use to to try to convert those that don't believe as they do, telling them they are wrong and going to hell if they don't.  It surprises me how many narrow minded people are still left in the world.  Sites like this have a wonderful opportunity to promote understanding and learning but there are those that see it as 'their way or no way' and refuse to try to understand those that don't believe as they do or why they believe that way.  Wouldn't understanding and tolerance be a lot better for the world than attempting to convert all those that don't believe as they do?  Look around the world at what is happening in the name of religion right now, couldn't things be improved if there was more understanding and acceptance for different belief systems?  It's called an open mind and not judging but learning.  Sadly, there are those that will never do that and they wrap that all up in the name of religion.  Is it any wonder so many conflicts around the world are caused in the name of religion?  I doubt that is what 'God' had in mind for his followers...
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There is certainly some truth to what you say.  However, it is not the only reason.  If it were, there would be no converts to or from any religion.  The Bible defines faith as "being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."  By this definition, believing evolution or the Big Bang IS faith.  In fact, even sitting down in a chair without first testing to see if it can support your weight is faith.  There are two types of faith, however, blind faith, and faith based on reason.  I believe most people have blind faith, no matter what they believe in.  Believing in something despite evidence to the contrary is blind faith to the extreme.  Many people have that, too.  I believe a faith based on reason is what we should demand of ourselves and each other.  That is why I put my faith on the line.  I have told many others, "If you can convince me that what you believe is more logical than what I believe, I will change my beliefs."  It doesn't matter how small or large the belief.  I have changed many times because of this.  My belief that Jesus raised from the grave, however, has always proved to be more logical than any other argument.  I believe it always will be.  That's faith.
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>>> whoever made this born again bull is an idiot <<<\n\nYou accuse Christians of being egomaniacal, but your words above fit the definition of that adjective perfectly.
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Faith is not logical.
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Yes, just as crazy.\nThe "Bible rib story" is pretty fooking retarded as well. Guess it lies in personal comprehension. Simple people need simple answers.
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Exactly. When it comes to religion, the word "faith" means believing in something you know isn't true.