Both atheists and theists welcome in this discussion, but I'd welcome feedback from theists in particular, as the OP is kind of directed at them.
Why is there a jump? What is the reason that you say, ''Well God exists.'' What pushes you from experiencing something to explaining it? There's got to be a bridge. Where is the bridge for you? To me, it seems that most people's bridge is that it feels right, and everyone around them agrees, so the jump is comfortable. But it IS a jump. You have to have a reason for believing something, because you didn't start out with that belief. What is the reason for believing in God? That's the question of the thread, and my overall lack of understanding. People try to claim there is a reason to not be an atheist, but I don't see what would make a person reason. How can you have a belief without an original logic or reasoning?
Most people would answer that their parents have taught them all along to believe in whatever religion they follow. That's the main reason. Same for yours truly. From a young age, people are already starting to believe in whatever their parents tell them. After all, at such a young age, the person you naturally would look up to and hence believe in yould be Mom and Dad. Time passes, and it slowly builds up. Perhaps this is an example of not having original logic in a belief.
But then there are converts. Now it gets complicating. Depressed people disatisfied with their lives generally try to get comfort and revitalization from a new religion that appeals. I have realatives as such. On the spur of the moment, they are so emotion-packed at such revelations, they convert and start believing religion as their way out.
Most people would answer that their parents have taught them all along to believe in whatever religion they follow. That's the main reason. Same for yours truly.
That for me just doesn't cut it. My parents were both very religious, yet I am an atheist. There's no reasoning or logic behind that. I would also like to point out what you said in the 'What Am I' thread:
Just follow your beliefs...Your life is ultimately still in your hands. We cannot steer it for you. If you heartily agree on something, go for it.
That for me just doesn't cut it. My parents were both very religious, yet I am an atheist. There's no reasoning or logic behind that. I would also like to point out what you said in the 'What Am I' thread: Just follow your beliefs...Your life is ultimately still in your hands. We cannot steer it for you. If you heartily agree on something, go for it. Why doesn't the same principle apply here?
It generally does. Not all the time. That's why there are converts. People disillusioned with their previous religion.
Oh and Raven wants to become a Baptist, as her Dad is one. So it sort of gets very messy and sticky here.
