What's wrong with believing in things?
By soooobored
@soooobored (1184)
United States
August 20, 2008 2:32pm CST
I am constantly critical of anything and everything. I keep a lot of it to myself though, because I see no harm in others having beliefs and opinions. Religion, for instance, is something I would never try to talk someone out of... most religions cause no harm, and they provide great comfort to those who believe in it.
I hear people challenge others on their beliefs for no reason; why challenge someone on the existence of heaven? Does it give you great comfort to make someone else feel hopeless? Really, why?
I believe in Megalodon. I have no proof that Megalodon exists, and I have no proof that it doesn't. I don't know why I want Megalodon in my oceans, but I enjoy the thought of this gigantic creature roaming the waters. And if you want to believe in aliens, or bigfoot, or whatever, that's fine by me!
So what are some things that you irrationally believe in? And has anyone ever challenged you on it?
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@sataness (321)
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20 Aug 08
It's not about cha;llenging someone on their beliefs and making them feel hopeless it's the way we explore through curiosity what basis the people have for their religion... hence the words: debate, open-minded, curiosity, inspiration, doubt, beliefs etc. How would people convert to being religious without someone talking to them about the beliefs and being informed? And how would someone change from something they were made to believe in if they are not challenged? Its not about religion per se it's the continuous fascination of what it entails tht causes debates. Lol without talking about it how can we discover what we ourselves believe in?
I believe we are in heaven and hell and that if God and hell actually existed then everyone would go to hell. Because we all murder with every step we take. I got challenged in class and the girl said... the nuns at her school said that that commandment only applied to humans.
@soooobored (1184)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I really like your response, and its something I totally agree with!
I never mind a response to an invitation to discuss, but do you know anybody in your life that forces these conversations without invitation? Those are the people that drive me crazy! Like someone who feels compelled to explain to children their own beliefs about Santa Claus.
Thanks, great reply!