Some basic Questions about Religion from a total non-believer

[sapphi_snake]

quigontcb said:

@sapphi_snake: The Bible has plenty of history within it's pages. Just because you choose to reject the Bible doesnt change the fact that there is a lot of history in it. There are plenty of scholars who agree to this(not that that necessarily means a whole lot). I would tell you to do a little research into it(as I would also say about prophecies), but I have a feeling you might be of the school of thought that denies that Jesus was even a man who existed in history. Seems like your heart has been made up. And by the way, no need to be so angry. I'd think you'd find some comfort in being so certain about things:)

@aielyn: There is nothing faulty about it. A supernatural force existing before and outside of the material world is one of the countless theories on explaining everything, and is the one that really makes the most sense in and of itself. You can reject the idea of a creator, but when we're talking in theory(as technically we all are) you cannot really reject an all-powerful creator OUT of the theory of an all-powerful creator. From this view there is no need for a "beginning" to the infinite which brought about the finite.

As far as rejecting the general concensus that there was a beginning to the universe, maybe you really are the minority who has it all figured out. It seems most scientists(which I know is very, very broad) would disagree with you, as they also seem to disagree with you on whether or not there is a "God". I'm not sure how it is all around the world, but I know every time I've saw a survery of "scientists", the majority do believe in some higher power.

And yes, many people/cultures are quick to attribute things that they dont understand to God or gods, and people also attribute things they do understand to God or gods. The tendency of pretty much every culture to believe in a creator is evidence that there is, and always has been, a nagging question in the hearts and minds of human beings around the world.

1. Well, just as you say it's impossible to dismiss the ideea that a deity may exist, there's also the possibility that Jesus never even existed (considering the lack of concrete historical records, and the possibility of these records being falsified by the Church). However I don't consider that the most likely scenario (too Da Vinci code to be true). Jesus most likely existed, drew followers who made up stories about him to make him seem like an amazing person (quite common, happened with most worshiped individuals, like Buddah, and even with heretic leaders in the Middle Ages). By chance an important person started favoring this religion and Chrisitanity was forced on the masses, peopel who wouldn't convert were harassed and killed etc. And of course in the 4th century teh Church declared that Jesus was a deity, to make him a more imposing figure.

Also, my "heart" isn't made up about anything, as all my heart does is pump blood. My mind (brain) however can recognise nonsense very well, and I generally go with what makes the most sense. I don't know everything, and I never will.

2. Scientists are less likely to beleive in any religion than the general public, and their likelyhood to beleive in any religion depends on the field in which they work in.