Do you believe in God?

January 11, 2017 4:26pm CST
To be honest, I'm finding a hard time to believe in the concept of God as religion want us to. At the same time, I know many intelligent people who do believe in God as religions describes it, and it gets me confused: "What I'm missing here?" I would love to hear what you guys from all around the world think about religion and about the concept of "God"
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suhail
@suhail1 (931)
• Manila, Philippines
11 Jan 17
I do believe in god and religion, when the religion is studied in depth, I believe it leads to peace, for me that's all what religion is about, learning to respect and others whatever they may be
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220292)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Jan 17
I kind of agree. But that would be the OUTCOME of strong religious belief. Can we have respect for others, and love for others, without believing in God?
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Jody Smith
@Jodysmith (38)
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11 Jan 17
@suhail1 Nature can give up a very peaceful feeling also! I think "respecting others" has nothing do with religion. Look what's going on around the world. People from different religions hate each other! it has to do with the values one gets from his/her environment
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suhail
@suhail1 (931)
• Manila, Philippines
11 Jan 17
@Jodysmith I do agree on your point. but for me that's hpw religion is and the more I tried to study the more I found peace, so I think it depends on person to person
Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
13 Jan 17
I don't think that God is a concept but God is a reality (Creator, Father, Best friend). I believe everything in the Bible. I don't let a day go by without praying. So God is not something out there but someone very close to me that gives me strength, courage, hope and love.
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Bluedoll
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
12 Jan 17
I consider God as real and not merely a concept but do agree that religion and God are two different things. I think there is some value in the bible as it shows historically how religion came into being and you right it wasn't pretty.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220292)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Jan 17
I do, but only because I choose to. I Like the values taught in the Judeo-Christian tradition. But the psychologist in me is open to the possibiity that we invented God in our own image to give life meaning--and direction.
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Jody Smith
@Jodysmith (38)
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11 Jan 17
@TheHorse Still, there are some religious stories (specially these stories with the super powers) that I just can't believe. I do believe in God as a good energy
TT
@atoz1to10 (6780)
• Australia
12 Jan 17
It is very hard to believe in God when you don't really see God. As for me, I believe in all Gods and that they teach us to be nice to other people.
Jody Smith
@Jodysmith (38)
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12 Jan 17
How? Can you explain?
Jody Smith
@Jodysmith (38)
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12 Jan 17
James 007
@james00 (15)
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12 Jan 17
I do believe in God and pray every day which gives me a +ve atmosphere through out the day
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James 007
@james00 (15)
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13 Jan 17
@Jodysmith you have brain right and you haven't seen it please pray that its not ' something else'
Jody Smith
@Jodysmith (38)
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13 Jan 17
@james00 Ha? Ofcourse we can see brain!!!!:)
Jody Smith
@Jodysmith (38)
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12 Jan 17
How do you know it's God and not something else? @james00
Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Feb 17
I do believe in God.
Jackie Jackson
@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
18 Jan 17
I absolutely believe in God. I also do not believe He is simply a "concept" or a figment of one's imagination. From my earnest study of the Bible and seeing and understanding the reality of God in my life, I can unequivocally say I believe in God. Also, religion doesn't describe God, the Bible does.