Do you believe in God? Why/Why not?

[JWeinCom]

dark_gh0st_b0y said:

JWeinCom said:

I think you'd have to demonstrate Christianity leads to a better life.

And I don't know if you've ever been to a therapist, but I've been to a bunch, and none of them have ever been anything like that.  

Edit: Actually never mind.  I don't think you need to demonstrate Christianity leads to a better life, because that really has no bearing on its truth.

yes of course I don't put everyone in the same pot, never been to one or even close but lots of my friends have been, the idea I got is some kind of directions for finding some thoughts or answers yourself, I view it as some kind of indirect guidance, what was your therapist like?

it's not something that can be demonstrated, not worth doing so from a forum post anyway

you can't really accept or deny what other people feel, if people who understand it really acquire mental health which is crucial for a good life, then they do

My therapist is pretty non-directive.  For example, if I said I was feeling lonely she'd probably say something like "What are some steps you can take to stop feeling lonely?"  or something like that.  It's really mainly teaching me to analyze my thoughts.  

Like I said, I don't think it leading to a better life relates to it being true.  I definitely see elements of religion that can help a person.  Sense of community being a big one for example, but I don't think the supernatural aspects of it are necessary and can be harmful, and I think you can have the good aspects while removing the bad.