Is There a God?

[Mavorpen]

I believe in God because I find it impossible to imagine how such an amazing world could have come about without a creator. I have always believed in God and was raised as a Strict Baptist.

So you're ignorant of science, therefore God?

[New Pebble Island]

I'm so baddd(1001th post)

[Tlaceceyaya]

Well, I suppose to finally answer directly, yes, I believe there is a God. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong but I'm content believing.

Yes, you may be content, but you'd also be happy if I jabbed you in the arm with a needle filled with oxytocin, endorphins or some other chemical.

[Seperates]

I believe in God because I find it impossible to imagine how such an amazing world could have come about without a creator. I have always believed in God and was raised as a Strict Baptist.

Watchmaker arguments make me sad. :c

That's not even a Watchmaker argument. It's just a bad one.

[Mavorpen]

Well, I suppose to finally answer directly, yes, I believe there is a God. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong but I'm content believing.

So are smokers and drinkers. Doesn't mean their actions aren't wrong.

[Norstal]

Well, I suppose to finally answer directly, yes, I believe there is a God. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong but I'm content believing.

Yes, you may be content, but you'd also be happy if I jabbed you in the arm with a needle filled with oxytocin, endorphins or some other chemical.

If it's with consent.

I don't really think believing in a god has any effects. Yes, theists tend to live longer, but those studies are usually just correlation. I mean, it's just like saying pagans die faster than Christians in ancient Rome. Geez, I wonder why.

[Jerusalem and Damascus]

Well, I suppose to finally answer directly, yes, I believe there is a God. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong but I'm content believing.

So are smokers and drinkers. Doesn't mean their actions aren't wrong.

I do those things too.

[Ende]

Well, I suppose to finally answer directly, yes, I believe there is a God. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong but I'm content believing.

I'd go with this as an answer to the question.

Now let's get back to talking about the real purpose of this thread: French fries.

[Seperates]

Yes, you may be content, but you'd also be happy if I jabbed you in the arm with a needle filled with oxytocin, endorphins or some other chemical.

If it's with consent.

I don't really think believing in a god has any effects. Yes, theists tend to live longer, but those studies are usually just correlation. I mean, it's just like saying pagans die faster than Christians in ancient Rome. Geez, I wonder why.

But we live longer than early Christians.

[Norstal]

Well, I suppose to finally answer directly, yes, I believe there is a God. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong but I'm content believing.

So are smokers and drinkers. Doesn't mean their actions aren't wrong.

What makes them inherently wrong?

[Jerusalem and Damascus]

Well, I suppose to finally answer directly, yes, I believe there is a God. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong but I'm content believing.

Yes, you may be content, but you'd also be happy if I jabbed you in the arm with a needle filled with oxytocin, endorphins or some other chemical.

Actually I'm terrified of needles so the response would be more

"AAAAGH! AAAAGH! GET IT AWAY!"

And then savage flailing followed by girlish sobs.

[Mavorpen]

So are smokers and drinkers. Doesn't mean their actions aren't wrong.

I do those things too.

That has nothing to do with my point.

[Jerusalem and Damascus]

I do those things too.

That has nothing to do with my point.

Yes, it does actually.

"Your point has little relevance in my point of view and is frankly rather silly."

[Ende]

I do those things too.

That has nothing to do with my point.

Yes it does. He's saying that your point has little relevance to his point of view and is rather a rather ridiculous point in the first place. Which it was, tbh.

[Mavorpen]

So are smokers and drinkers. Doesn't mean their actions aren't wrong.

What makes them inherently wrong?

Nothing, because I didn't say that. My point is that being content doesn't automatically make something not wrong or not bad.

[Seperates]

Well, I suppose to finally answer directly, yes, I believe there is a God. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong but I'm content believing.

So are smokers and drinkers. Doesn't mean their actions aren't wrong.

"Wrong" in what context?

Note: I don't smoke or drink and never plan to.

[Mavorpen]

So are smokers and drinkers. Doesn't mean their actions aren't wrong.

What makes them inherently wrong?

[Sigoynere]

"There is no God and we are his prophets." - the Road by Cormac McCarthy

[Hallistar]

Yes, you may be content, but you'd also be happy if I jabbed you in the arm with a needle filled with oxytocin, endorphins or some other chemical.

If it's with consent.

I don't really think believing in a god has any effects. Yes, theists tend to live longer, but those studies are usually just correlation. I mean, it's just like saying pagans die faster than Christians in ancient Rome. Geez, I wonder why.

You could be a maltheist..you wouldn't live long much either. I think it has more to do with whether cynicism/pessimism or optimism dominate a person. I myself am not always optimistic, but I try not to let my pessimistic nature get a hold of me.

Regardless...it kinda reminded me of that one 18 year old from texas who was born with heart conditions and died during christmas who was on the news. The brain naturally produced dmt and releases it when the body has communicated to it that it is not capable of maintaining the brain, and the dmt (which is very hard to get in artificial form) causes intense hallucinations and/or a large feeling of serenity. He was religious and thought he saw heaven, but regardless...Im glad he died happy at least...even though believing in something won't necessarily mean it has to be true, atleast it might give some comfort to certain people I guess..

[Norstal]

If it's with consent.

I don't really think believing in a god has any effects. Yes, theists tend to live longer, but those studies are usually just correlation. I mean, it's just like saying pagans die faster than Christians in ancient Rome. Geez, I wonder why.

But we live longer than early Christians.

True, true. *nods*

[Mavorpen]

That has nothing to do with my point.

Yes it does. He's saying that your point has little relevance to his point of view and is rather a rather ridiculous point in the first place. Which it was, tbh.

It's ridiculous to state the fact that being content doesn't make something right?

[Jerusalem and Damascus]

Yes it does. He's saying that your point has little relevance to his point of view and is rather a rather ridiculous point in the first place. Which it was, tbh.

It's ridiculous to state the fact that being content doesn't make something not right?

No, but equating it to smoking which damages other people through second hand smoke and alcohol which God knows will end up doing something to my liver down the line when it's a personal faith I don't impress on other people is.

Of course, having two pints a day is good for your heart.

[Hallistar]

I believe in God because I find it impossible to imagine how such an amazing world could have come about without a creator. I have always believed in God and was raised as a Strict Baptist.

So you're ignorant of science, therefore God?

I think it has more to do with the whole being strictly raised Baptist stuff..you know..without the tolerant environment of seeking out the truth on one's own without bias..its sad that certain families in the US disown their children when their children claim they have a different belief or none at all.

[Seperates]

If it's with consent.

I don't really think believing in a god has any effects. Yes, theists tend to live longer, but those studies are usually just correlation. I mean, it's just like saying pagans die faster than Christians in ancient Rome. Geez, I wonder why.

You could be a maltheist..you wouldn't live long much either. I think it has more to do with whether cynicism/pessimism or optimism dominate a person. I myself am not always optimistic, but I try not to let my pessimistic nature get a hold of me.

Regardless...it kinda reminded me of that one 18 year old from texas who was born with heart conditions and died during christmas who was on the news. The brain naturally produced dmt and releases it when the body has communicated to it that it is not capable of maintaining the brain, and the dmt (which is very hard to get in artificial form) causes intense hallucinations and/or a large feeling of serenity. He was religious and thought he saw heaven, but regardless...Im glad he died happy at least...even though believing in something won't necessarily mean it has to be true, atleast it might give some comfort to certain people I guess..

Cynical Optimism ftw!

[Mavorpen]

It's ridiculous to state the fact that being content doesn't make something not right?

No, but equating it to smoking which damages other people through second hand smoke and alcohol which God knows will end up doing something to my liver down the line when it's a personal faith I don't impress on other people is.

Of course, having two pints a day is good for your heart.

Unfortunately it doesn't matter if you impress your faith on other people or not. It can affect the world. I can't tell you how many times I've heard the argument "Billions believe, it must be true!"