When it comes to religion: Would you say  "I know that I don't know"  applies to you? Why or why not?
915999
That applies to me in nearly every area not dominated by cold hard fact. Religion, creativity, poetry, love...\n\nThe more you learn, I've found, the more you realize is still out there left to learn, and wht you do know just gets proportionately smaller.
227259
Yes.  I know I am ignorant of many things.  I usually talk about a subject by saying I don't know all the facts and what research I have done is x y or z, and based on that this is my opinion, and if you have different facts to share with me to change my opinion I am listening.
293525
There is always going to be a difference of opinion and different ways to handle any situation. It all comes with the territory whether you're religious or not. Therefore it would not have any bearing on my decision as long as they don't preach and push me into their beliefs. The only aspect that matters to me, would be my future children. They will be raised of neither faith, but left to choose their own. Only educated as much as possible.
876494
Isolation. I don't know what to believe, so this isolates me. People are telling me left and right that I need to believe in something, and that I don't have much time to choose. 'Choosing.' It's such a strange term for such a thing as spirituality. They make it seem like you're at a fast-food drive-thru. Like you're picking an item off of a menu.\n\nThis is something I take seriously, just to let you know. One shouldn't 'choose' religion in haste. A person should make an educated decision based on where s/he is in life. Does this decision make you comfortable? Will you be more isolated? Rejected? Hated? Will you be satisfied with your decision later on in life on your deathbed? Will you regret everything you know?\n\nIt hurts. You don't know what path you should go down. You never know if you can travel back, or if the path will be covered by leaves, or if there's a big gaping hole where there was once your path. It's up to a person to responsibly walk down whatever path they 'choose.' Choose wisely. Or be your own person. That would be better...
887074
religion\n\nbut who cares, do you think it's gonna make you cool?
994330
This is very difficult to answer. Knowledge effects you on many levels. Whether something is true or factual is not relevant to a believer of faith. If you have been told something all your life and even if new evidence presents itself - you will tend to support the former idea. You have to understand the Christian mind. Most Christians see the world as black and white: no shades of grey. Either you are or are not a Christian. There is no other way to look at it. If you are not a Christian you are lost. Part of every Christian’s salvation and “Ticket to Heaven” is inextricably linked to several essential factors and one of which is to “Spread the Good News.” This is known as Evangelism. Yes. You have to endure the Christian’s witty incite filled pejorative analysis with cut downs and invidious diminutive behavior. It is their duty to explain to you what a looser you are for not being a Christian and what winners they are for being on the winning side. Although it seems like insecurity at first glance I feel it somehow reenforces some need to show they are superior. Wait, that's the same thing. . .right? Typical Christian comments are, “Are you still practicing that Witchcraft. . .come BACK to Christ.” “Hinduism is just a bunch of Pagans. . .FIND the Lord.” “You KNOW you are lost without Christ.” “The Bible SAYS. . .” They assume you should agree with them because they assume what they are saying is the ONLY way to look at it.
351761
No. I am not a really big religious person but i still believe that if someone is, that is a major life decision and they should believe in what they think is best. Not believe in something just because you do.
474263
Thank you for the compliment.  I am on a constant search for knowledge.  And that is in all aspects.  I will never pre-judge anyone or anything if I have no understanding of them.  That is prejudism and I am by far not that.  But if I have understanding, I will speak for or against it.  My Peace Be Upon You as well.
907339
God makes Herself known to each person individually.  If this hasn't happened for you (and you'll know when it happens) then you're an Atheist/Agnostic.  You're one of the chosen people to have little to no regard for religious dogma and to be like all the great Atheist thinkers of history.
798866
yes but the biger question is do you know what it means
481011
That would be faith...or ignorance.  Depends on how much thought goes into it.\n\nPersonally I view faith like this:  If someone believes in god, the bible, etc.  More power to 'em!  However, if you present a different point of view, and they cover their ears, close their eyes and scream, "Lies!"...that's not faith, that's ignorance.\n\nIf they ignore your question and quote the bible...the same book they know nothing about, that's ignorance\n\nIf they KNOW they're right and you're wrong, that's ignorance.\n\nIf they believe in God with knowledge, understanding, acceptence, and reservation that while their faith is absolute, that there are other possibilities, or that we are too ill informed or lack the understanding to comprehend the workings of the universe...that's faith.\n\nTo be agnostic, like I am, means you don't have faith.  Personally, I don't have a clue what's going on.  I know the bible isn't accurate, we've proven Genesis to be wrong 100x over.  However, I do agree with many of its teachings.  How did we get here?  Dunno.  How does life work?  Dunno.  Is there a God?  Dunno.  Is God as the bible describes?  Probably not, but dunno.  Good news about being agnostic is it allows you the freedom to think and examine.  You're not stuck in an organized religion that recites the same thing to you day after day.  Your free to analyze and accept that there are somethings you just don't know.  On the one had its very liberating.  On the other it carries responsibility because you don't have something to blame, or to believe will take care of you...you lose the "knowledge" that everything's under control.\n\nSo, I'm all for agnostic.  I'm comfortable knowing that I don't know. I LOVE studying theology, laughing when a religious person avoids thought, and learning when a religious person makes a good point.\n\nFor examples:  Look to spur4eight.  He'll make intelligent arguements for Christianity.  I disagree with many of them, but hey...that's faith.  For ignorance, look at Mainworry.  He'll ignore questions completely that require any sort of thought towards religion, and reply either with biblical quotes or insults.
282539
Some one will no doubt tell you some sh*t like: "That's his plan," or "The lord works in mysterious ways."\nThe latter being like a record that they will not shut off.\n\nIf are religious and think about god logically, you will soon find you have made a mistake.
392137
Yes. That's the trouble with BELIEF. You accept something on faith, whether it makes sense or whether there's any proof at all.
268061
When it's a perfect stranger who knows nothing of me, yes I do.  Usually that's because it's "I'll pray you find Jesus" which irritates me to no end.  If it's a friend or family member, then they usually ask "Do you mind if I pray for you" and that's ok.   \n\nImagine it this way.  If I came up to someone of a different belief and said "I'll light a candle to Cerridwen or Odin for you", they would be offended and angry.  If I said "I'll cast a spell for you", they'd be offended and angry.  But, I'm supposed to be fine with people I don't know telling me they'll pray for me.   No, I don't like it.  Worry about the people who sleep in the streets with no food or warm clothing. They need your prayer way more than I do.
610900
Hmm.  I wouldn't say this is a full description, but definitely an important part.  At least of the god that I believe in.  One that wants us to question everything, since that's how we learn.
861313
Yes, No, I don't know. Do you know?
120870
Totally agree with Schneb, there is a quote here that says "Know yourself in order to know God" \nIt lost all the meaning in translation but I believe you got the point.