Why Humans Believe in God

[rodsky]

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Muslim mana sila bro dili man ko Muslim. mao manay thinking nila sa ilang ginoo nga sugo daw ni Allah ang mupatay ug unbelievers. sa ilaha nga ginoo dili makapugong ang pagbuhat ug dautan kay mao man daw na ang sugo sa ilang ginoo. dili man ko muslim bro...

You're basically claiming that "Allah" is not "God". The Catholic church itself states that they are one and the same.

-RODION

[kebotDiNaMute]

Statistically speaking, yes. Compared to those who do not believe in a divine being, those who believe in (a) divine being(s) tend to have more worries in life than those who do not, simply because those who believe in the divine has to constantly check if he/she is still doing acts or performing acts within the acceptable norms of that religion he or she belongs in. These constant checks have the potential to build up stress and add worry... i.e. "Hala, nakasala na sad ko sa Ginoo..." andar na dayon ang hyper-acidity, migraine headache due to guilt complex etc. etc. etc.

-RODION

tend to have more worries in life than those who do not
--- are you sure? hmmm, have you seen a christian dying? hehehe! maybe the "so-called ones". Brad In foriegn countries insurance sells well because of the so called worries, but not on a religious ones...

"As a result, individuals who are religious are predicted to prefer lower levels of social insurance than will individuals who are secular"
Religion and Preferences for Social Insurance. -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia
--- rod think again... please provide proof on what you are saying.. or else pagarpar rani brad. showbiz kung baga... hahaha

simply because those who believe in the divine has to constantly check
--- good point. we only worries our relationship with the divine... you worry about everything dba? hmmm....

[rodsky]

but of course this is only applicable to people who needs less supervision in life.

It's tempting to say that perhaps, I'm one of those people who do not need a lot of supervision in life, which is perhaps why I do not feel the need for a religion. But on the contrary, I believe my strength lies in my acceptance that I do need supervision in my life. But hey, why bother with supervision when I can see and act for myself and therefore in the process, I can learn more about life in my own terms?

-RODION

[rodsky]

tend to have more worries in life than those who do not
--- are you sure? hmmm, have you seen a christian dying? hehehe! maybe the "so-called ones". Brad In foriegn countries insurance sells well because of the so called worries, but not on a religious ones...

"As a result, individuals who are religious are predicted to prefer lower levels of social insurance than will individuals who are secular"
Religion and Preferences for Social Insurance. -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia
--- rod think again... please provide proof on what you are saying.. or else pagarpar rani brad. showbiz kung baga... hahaha

simply because those who believe in the divine has to constantly check
--- good point. we only worries our relationship with the divine... you worry about everything dba? hmmm....

It's a roller coaster ride. You sin, you feel guilty...then you ask for forgiveness, and then you feel a tremendous surge of upliftment and enlightenment...then you sin again, and you feel guilty...and the story goes on and on...sounds familar? (Points to the Poppy Field). That's the true reason why people don't buy insurance--it's not because they worry less, it's because they have many more "moments of enlightenment" to enjoy when divinity "forgives and pardons" them of their sin. Forgiveness junkies.

Enjoy your opium. Meanwhile I will lie down on the grass sober, and observe the spots on the Planet Jupiter. At least my opium doesn't require me to put money on a plate.

-RODION

[kebotDiNaMute]

"Sala" is a relative term. From the standpoint of current society, sala is anything detrimental to the "common good" (majority or "the rest" of humanity). However, from the standpoint of someone looking at the universe as a whole entity, it doesn't really matter if someone does something "bad" or "evil"...the mere fact that it actually happens already tells you that there is no stopping anyone from doing anything bad or evil, and that explains why it actually happens.

-RODION

However, from the standpoint of someone looking at the universe as a whole entity, it doesn't really matter if someone does something "bad" or "evil"...
--- omg, God impersonator? hahha! do you know this or you are thinking this things.. brad, how can u assume the stand point of the one looking at the universe? do you know his intention? omg. Stop ur imagination brad comeback to life... whatever you are thinking dont think to high...you are still subject to punishment if you offend the law. Just don't cross the line and you will be free of offense(s) / sin. Relative or not, the foundation of our constitution is based on god. Remember this line "SO HELP ME GOD".

he mere fact that it actually happens already tells you that there is no stopping anyone from doing anything bad or evil, and that explains why it actually happens.
--- who told you there is no stopping? hagoy ka kuyaw! brad, we are trying to stop you from your evil intent of making us believe that we cannot do anything for evil to happen. tsk tsk tsk. Brad if you live a meaningless life you are free to do what you want but remember everything you do bears a consequence of your action. the one enforcing the penalty are the people with good intention and motive. That is how people avoid commiting sin/offenses.

Brad please try to stop evil from happening, start it within yourself.

[rodsky]

Brad please try to stop evil from happening, start it within yourself.

Hmm ok, let's try something here. Let's say I chose not to stop evil from happening . Now try to stop me from doing that. You can't? Pity.

-RODION

[kebotDiNaMute]

It's a roller coaster ride. You sin, you feel guilty...then you ask for forgiveness, and then you feel a tremendous surge of upliftment and enlightenment...then you sin again, and you feel guilty...and the story goes on and on...sounds familar? (Points to the Poppy Field). That's the true reason why people don't buy insurance--it's not because they worry less, it's because they have many more "moments of enlightenment" to enjoy when divinity "forgives and pardons" them of their sin. Forgiveness junkies.

Enjoy your opium. Meanwhile I will lie down on the grass sober, and observe the spots on the Planet Jupiter. At least my opium doesn't require me to put money on a plate.

-RODION

it's because they have many more "moments of enlightenment"
--- whats the purpose of insurance? enlightenment? naa koy insurance palit ka? hehehe! insurance is a solution to your worries later on brad. Thats how people percieve it. Insurance is like pusta... if magkasakit ka sila mo gasto if dili, mas ok kay wala kay problema... GETS? its not enlightenment because your insurance can also fool you! dont call it enlightenment again. OK.

It's a roller coaster ride. You sin, you feel guilty
--- if you dont feel the guilt brad who will stop you from doing so? hmmm, lets say for example... mo sugal ka... if you don't have the guilt of doing it so who will stop you... you know the effect of sugal right?
--- guilt is the moral consideration to do good... dont forget that, if you have the guilt your conscience tells you its wrong. Do the right thing bro.

At least my opium doesn't require me to put money on a plate
--- of course its all about YOU and YOUR MONEY AS EXPECTED. Your money is your companion right! enjoy MONEY and jupiter. hehehe. Nobody cares, I dont either...

[rodsky]

Nobody cares, I dont either...

I thought Christians cared about each other, even those they dislike? Am I that much of an exception-to-the-rule that I don't deserve your attention, care and Christian love? *chuckles*

Actually I loathe money. The only reason one has to use it is because we live in an economic and societal structure that DEPENDS too much on it. Like, if the world totally lost the monetary system right this very moment, I'll be one of those who will be wearing a big smile on my face.

-RODION

[kebotDiNaMute]

Hmm ok, let's try something here. Let's say I chose not to stop evil from happening . Now try to stop me from doing that. You can't? Pity.

-RODION

Well if it happens to your family, lets see if you still feel the same way! Caring is humane, don't loose it. Even if you turn ur back on them someone will do you it for YOU. Because in someway they will understand and care for you. Can you imagine the meaning...

By the way dont be too proud not to care, its not something you can be proud of...

[rodsky]

Well if it happens to your family, lets see if you still feel the same way!

That almost sounds like a threat Hmmm, so Christians like you pala, are capable of threat (terrorism? ) Typical.

-RODION