Do you believe in God? Why/Why not?

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SpokenTruth said:

sales2099 said:

That’s a silly example. All religions have extreme aspects, but I certainly don’t believe in divine interventionism. Make positive impacts to yourself and people around you, love the best life you can. All the while maintain a belief that everything around you isn’t a cosmic accident. So when I die, guess we’ll see. It’s really that simple for me. 

And yet, no major religion says that is enough to get into Heaven. I agree with your intentions of being good, helping others, making positive impacts on the world around you....but that's not good enough.  In fact, that's not even part of the requirement.  You can be an absolute terror to the world and still get into Heaven.

You have to fully believe, accept God/Christ, repent, confess, etc...(all dependent on specific religions).  Merely believing there is a God and doing good is not enough.

I should clarify I’m not agnostic. I just am hesitant to bring up specific religions because we do live in a increasing secular society. I’m not into the mood to debate my religion on a gaming sales site ;)

I do follow the core tenants of my religion and do believe in its God. Coupled with the things I said previously. I don’t follow all aspects and I don’t agree with everything in it, but I do with the core value system. Like i said, I rather believe in something rather then a depressing nothing.