I don't get it.

[buttercup]

In your own words without quoting some holy book please.

Why do you feel the need for gods, religion, praying, churches, temples whatever you call your place of worship.
Do you need something to believe in, why?

[hoppy]

Originally Posted by buttercup

In your own words without quoting some holy book please.

Why do you feel the need for gods, religion, praying, churches, temples whatever you call your place of worship.
Do you need something to believe in, why?

Even atheists believe in things. Why? Because something convinces them their beliefs are true. Same with religeous people.

[buttercup]

Ok so you believe there is a god, why do you prey to him or her, why do you need a place to do it in with others.

[Kathy Ellen]

I'm with you on this one Buttercup, maybe because I'm not religious and just don't care.


Personal opinions are not appreciated in many threads in FG. You need to provide link, after link, after link to prove your point. Sifting through tons of links is daunting to say the least. Where do you find the time to do that?? Do most people enjoy reading all of those links?

I don't get it either

[hoppy]

Originally Posted by buttercup

Ok so you believe there is a god, why do you prey to him or her, why do you need a place to do it in with others.

As far as needing a place to pray, that's for the people. God don't need an elaborate building. Believers pray to their god to ask for things or to express their thanks for what they believe God provided them.

[hoppy]

Originally Posted by Kathy Ellen

I'm with you on this one Buttercup, maybe because I'm not religious and just don't care.


Personal opinions are not appreciated in many threads in FG. You need to provide link, after link, after link to prove your point. Sifting through tons of links is daunting to say the least. Where do you find the time to do that?? Do most people enjoy reading all of those links?

I don't get it either

I feel the same way as you about providing links for every damn word said. Hey, if I found this item, someone else can find it. I like to say, "it's in the book. Look it up".

[buttercup]

Originally Posted by hoppy

As far as needing a place to pray, that's for the people. God don't need an elaborate building. Believers pray to their god to ask for things or to express their thanks for what they believe God provided them.

If your god does not need elaborate buildings why are they elaborate? They are often the largest buildings in any town or city. Does it make you feel a better person for providing these things even knowing that he/she does not want or need them? That does not make sence to me either.

[Peg]

What I don't get is people who go to church ever week, never missing, yet you see them in the bar drunk, talking nasty about people behind their backs, etc. If that is what religion is all about, it's not for me.

[Abram Is Muslim]

Originally Posted by buttercup

In your own words without quoting some holy book please.

Why do you feel the need for gods, religion, praying, churches, temples whatever you call your place of worship.
Do you need something to believe in, why?

Why I need God...??

well lets say , Why I need to know the creator of that universe,if you could prove that the world was createn by chance, then no need to know the creator.

Why I need the place where I worship him....??

Well,look friend , again repeating it , imagine me an Engineer designed a machine ,who is the best to make a manual for this machine , me the designer Engineer, who no one like him , lets imagine im the only Engineer ever, who would be able to put a manual like me ...!!no one , may be some technical (the Athiest Civil laws) may be they will try to put some manuals , but because they didint design it , they wont be able to put a perfect design , because they will never know the design as much as I know it ....(And sure God has the highest example)

So,, I need to follow his manual he made me(The Holy message ) , and follow it , but because people are weak and ready to fall in sin ,and because the fritcion the machines face , we needto lubricate it periodically , and thats the role of worshiping , strengthening you against the friction (the sins , and the bad stuff face you in ur life), the worshiping is like reminding for you,it keep you on the striaght path.

Why do we believe in something...??

Youas a good Citizen believe in the civillaws ,anddo ur best to follow it , and be careful on not breaking it , thats the different between an Athism anda believer,you worship the Congress,while weworship God ,you follow the Congress laws , while we follow the laws of God.

Dont say Oh, then you made that God by ur brains ,no

he sent his laws in a book and challanged everybody to prove that the book isnt his Book, visit me at Isllam and the modern science ,and discuss the prove that Quran isnt the qord of God ,and by science , peace for You

[Kathy Ellen]

Hello Muhamed

Thank you for posting in your own words without posting links. That's nice to see.

I'm an agnostic. I'm not sure if there is an almighty supreme being or not. In my heart, I honestly don't care one way or the other. Keeping an open mind about religion and listening to other's thoughts are important to me as long as the person speaks from the heart and not through links, and also listens to my point of view.

I just try to be the best person that I can be and forgive myself when I err in making poor judgements. My family and friends, children, neighbors, animals and good, fun living are important to me.

If there is a place like Heaven and Hell, I know that I'll be in the better of the 2 places. I try to do my best and make each day special by being kind to others, being productive and just enjoying life with my loved ones.

It's a simple as that to me