Do you believe in God?

[Dennis Wolf]

No, I don't.

I know for a fact that there exists at least one such transcendent entity, that one might call god... But I don't 'believe' in the sense of being religious or thinking that somehow, if I were to find favor with this entity then I'd get a supernatural boost in my pursuits in life...

After all, this god figure pretty much left us to our own devices, in other words left us to exhaust the resources we've started with and to exterminate ourselves over laughable matters.

That tells me that it's pretty much irrelevant whether you believe in this entity or not, it makes no difference if you are one of those overzealous religious idiots or just another skeptic, none of it will change the fact that our suffering is caused by our own kind, not by gods and demons, from this, it follows that no god will step in to interfere with us no matter what you say or do.. Unless of course, this entity decides on its own that it should interfere in some way.


As per religion(all of it)
I think it's been obvious from the beginning that they're all just man made systems of fear based control.. Of course, nowadays it seems to be more apparent than before.

If indeed there is a god and if this entity desired you to know about it and intended for you to have some kind of spiritual relationship with it... I doubt you would have to go through an army of priests and bishops and go to specific buildings and other locations... Just so you could make contact...I also doubt that this entity would not react to your questions and statements if it deemed this action necessary.. If indeed your belief or lack thereof would indeed make a difference.


Yes, I stated that I know for a fact that 'god' exists, just not the god you see portrayed by religions.

And yes, religion is the industrialization of spirituality, which should be something private and meaningful to those who practice it, not an institution where for small donations you can buy yourself the promises and blessings of other mortals who claim to be sent by a being far above and beyond our understanding.

Cheers

[Taylor]

Life is a mystery? Therefore god?.
I think god concepts are conclusionary, for instance I have concluded that there is less compelling evidence/likelihoods for an existent god, rather, likelihoods/evidences that there is no god provide a more compelling explanation of gods existence.
People are more often than not able to deal with life without the need for gods guidance. Intuition and knowledge, gained from hundreds of thousands of years of human experience has taught us more than what we need to know to survive and thrive within humanity.
I am an atheist for very good reasons.

[Chris OConnor]

I know for a fact that there exists at least one such transcendent entity, that one might call god... But I don't 'believe' in the sense of being religious or thinking that somehow, if I were to find favor with this entity then I'd get a supernatural boost in my pursuits in life...

After all, this god figure pretty much left us to our own devices, in other words left us to exhaust the resources we've started with and to exterminate ourselves over laughable matters.

So you're a deist. A creator created the universe, and humans, and then stepped back and either watched from afar or even moved on and forgot about us. I see no evidence that a creator exists, so I'd be interested to see your reasons for such a belief. But if there is a creator, he/she/it certainly doesn't show signs of interacting with us.

[chongshipei]

I believe in God, the Christian God, in fact.

[JiMMySnoW]

The question of whether I believe in God touches on some of the most profound aspects of existence, purpose, and the nature of reality. For me, belief in God is a complex and deeply personal journey. I find that spirituality and faith often reside in the space between certainty and doubt, where the mysteries of life compel us to search for meaning beyond the tangible.

My exploration of these themes often surfaces in the books I read and the stories I write. Literature, in many ways, is a reflection of this journey—a way to grapple with the big questions, understand different perspectives, and seek out truths that resonate on a deeper level.

Whether one believes in God, questions that belief, or seeks a different understanding altogether, I think what matters most is the pursuit of truth and the respect for the diverse paths that others walk on this spiritual journey.