Religion may or may not be true, science could be right for all we know, but there's one thing that bugs me a lot: I used to stop by a forum full of close-minded people who'd argue about religion non-stop, even though the board itself was nowhere near religion based. It was actually video game based. They argued solely about religion, about how stupid it is that some fat guy found inner peace, or some guy with a beard had magical powers and saved us all. They never once actually thought about religion
I don't see religion like that, though. Religion, to me, is a gigantic cushion. Think of it this way: You're an acrobat in the circus in a trapeze act. You're swinging from rope to rope, with high points, low points, spectacular grabs and twirls, but occaisionally you slip up, but hang on. Then there are times when you slip up, and fall, like having a major fallout in life. Religion, to me, is kind of that little safety net that helps you up. Even if it's not real, believing in something sure is good.
What are your opinions on this? Do you treat religions as life consuming things, or something you believe in?[/i]
My religion is not a safety net, and I don't think it should be used as one. My religion is a way of life, not something I pick up and put down like a book.
| woundedhealer wrote: |
| My religion is not a safety net, and I don't think it should be used as one. My religion is a way of life, not something I pick up and put down like a book. |
Well put.peace be upon you.
interesting posts. but i agree with woundedhealer. Religion should be a way of life. You either dedicate yourself to it or you don't. You either submit to the Lord, or you don't.
the world is full of close minded people 
...you throw evidence in their face, and they still won't accept it. It's not because they can't understand. It's because they don't WANT to understand.
may GOD bless you. I agree with you 100% that is the best put way of describing Religion I have ever read, though you will get people saying that you are wrong, my God(s) is/are real, I agree with you, there are many other people who agree with you, but those who don't are simply to dependant on that net to admit it, whether they realise it or not. For me my Religion is integers; Maths, and computer programming, its is my net, its always there for me, it never lets me down, and its always as 100% accurate as I want it to be, just like other peoples religion, the only difference is, as a man of integers, I have to give the possibility that it is not 100%, as with computer programming, its not real, I made it therefore it its not 100% true/real/exists what ever way you want to put it, but it makes me happy.
While I agree fully that believing in something is very important (goes with my very repetative statement, that faith is the most important thing in human existance) I do not fully agree with your description of it being a safety net. Although that is a very easy way to put it that is easy for everyone to undestand, It seems to be simplifying religion. It is indeed a way of life, it is a guideline to your existance, but I don't think it should be reguarded as a safety net. Though this is VERY common, when people get down low they cling to their faith becuase it is conveniant, then when they are better off they slack of a bit picking and choosing when they are strong in their faith or when they are not. In this way viewing religion as a safety net is both a bad example, and tragicaly true.
I think that it's good that people can devote themselves fully to something, but I'm not always sure on my religion. I stick with my religion, I go to church, participate, etc. but in reality my ideas differ slightly from my religion. They kind of form creationism and evolution together.
Following your own beleifs is the only way to acheive true personal enlightment
| Scammy wrote: |
| I think that it's good that people can devote themselves fully to something, but I'm not always sure on my religion. I stick with my religion, I go to church, participate, etc. but in reality my ideas differ slightly from my religion. They kind of form creationism and evolution together. |
It sounds like you need to take time out and decide what you want from your religion. If the one you have right now isn't fullfilling you, and you want a religion, you should maybe find one that does fullfil you.well since you gave an example of an acrobat.....
for me religion is all those ropes and swings by which i hang to achieve my goal... it is also the safety net for me... that makes me think, that i am safe...
when im weak and cant hang on any longer... i fall to the net... from where i can start again... start again on the harder part of the religion...that are the swings......
Religion.... is what my life is.... rises and falls.... all part of it...
| Scammy wrote: |
| Religion, to me, is a gigantic cushion. Think of it this way: You're an acrobat in the circus in a trapeze act. You're swinging from rope to rope, with high points, low points, spectacular grabs and twirls, but occaisionally you slip up, but hang on. Then there are times when you slip up, and fall, like having a major fallout in life. Religion, to me, is kind of that little safety net that helps you up. Even if it's not real, believing in something sure is good. |
In my opinion, having that kind of idea negates the possibility for you to have any real faith, and faith is the most important aspect of any religion.wounded healer.. I agree with on both pots completely.. but before just jumping on top of Scammy.. you guys as you say think.. doesn't our relegion help us to get up when we fall.. doesn't our faith help us to go on even in the hard times.. so instead of saying scammy is wrong... you should say.. scammy didn't put it the right way.. Yes it is a way of life.. and sometimes people say mine is right yours is fak and things like that.. but I do not think anybody who have some commonsense would ever say that.. it is just a way of life.. it is on its base that we think and live.. and also it kees us from not falling down on our way.. if we do fall down yes it help us up and help us drive on... right? so everybody in this posts where pretty much saying different things about relegion.. but within the same concept.. any body want to oppose my comments.. feel free...
Is my religion a safety net? I'm not sure. I do know that my God catches me if I fall and helps me back up, and with His help I'm able to reach higher than I was before. A safety net can't do that.
Sometimes He catches me when I've only fallen a short way, sometimes when I've fallen farther. A safety net is alway at the bottom waiting you. My God is above me to help me reach that next plateau. Then when I'm there, He helps me dust myself off and continue on my journey.
