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Joe Terrazzini · 05-08-2008, 11:56 PM

Ah the God arguement......

Why is it so important that those who believe in god or God, whichever you prefer, need so desprately for all others to believe the same. And in many cases its not just the belief in god but a particular belief in god (usually the one the person making the argument subscribes to). Is it the profound lack of evadence that creates an insecurity. Hoping the more people who believe the more real the god becomes. I dont mind those who have a belief in a god. If there is benefit there then I say great. However, as in the case of a Jehovas Witness friend of mine, when that belief runs in complete contrast to ones behaviors and creates internal struggle and turmoil then I say its time to inventory why this is so important and is this really nessesary. I find that often people are afraid to not believe in god for fear of what that means or what others may think. More often than not those who believe are doing so because they were raised that way and have never stopped to consider if they really feel the connection with this belief. I see alot of dogma with people. Simply doing things for an unknown reason other than that was what they were told to do. I really am for a god centered life for those who choose it but only after careful soul searching as to the reason they do believe and more importantly how will it positivly impact their life.

I personally abandoned the belief in god about 4 years ago. It was a careful thought out decision not made in anger or hast but after a real thorough assesment of what I have expierenced, believed and needed. It took several months for the feeling that I was doing something wrong to go away but after a while it did and I can honestly say that I am better off for it. I look at my life in a very responsible way. Knowing that I hold the responsibility for it. Both good and bad. I feel as though a have gone to a new level of existence recognizing that I and I alone have the power to change or to stay stagnate or even regress. Its quite empowering.

As for the god question I no longer need to ask. It dosn't concern me. Im more interested in how I will direct my life next and how I can positivly impact the world.

Go in peace my brothers and sistes. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. A-freakin-men!!

05-08-2008, 11:56 PM	#188 (permalink)
Joe Terrazzini Reeve Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 52 Country: Country:	Ah the God arguement...... Why is it so important that those who believe in god or God, whichever you prefer, need so desprately for all others to believe the same. And in many cases its not just the belief in god but a particular belief in god (usually the one the person making the argument subscribes to). Is it the profound lack of evadence that creates an insecurity. Hoping the more people who believe the more real the god becomes. I dont mind those who have a belief in a god. If there is benefit there then I say great. However, as in the case of a Jehovas Witness friend of mine, when that belief runs in complete contrast to ones behaviors and creates internal struggle and turmoil then I say its time to inventory why this is so important and is this really nessesary. I find that often people are afraid to not believe in god for fear of what that means or what others may think. More often than not those who believe are doing so because they were raised that way and have never stopped to consider if they really feel the connection with this belief. I see alot of dogma with people. Simply doing things for an unknown reason other than that was what they were told to do. I really am for a god centered life for those who choose it but only after careful soul searching as to the reason they do believe and more importantly how will it positivly impact their life. I personally abandoned the belief in god about 4 years ago. It was a careful thought out decision not made in anger or hast but after a real thorough assesment of what I have expierenced, believed and needed. It took several months for the feeling that I was doing something wrong to go away but after a while it did and I can honestly say that I am better off for it. I look at my life in a very responsible way. Knowing that I hold the responsibility for it. Both good and bad. I feel as though a have gone to a new level of existence recognizing that I and I alone have the power to change or to stay stagnate or even regress. Its quite empowering. As for the god question I no longer need to ask. It dosn't concern me. Im more interested in how I will direct my life next and how I can positivly impact the world. Go in peace my brothers and sistes. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. A-freakin-men!! __________________ Hey you! Yes you. Had enough yet?.................How about now?