Do you believe in Anything? And, why?

Dear Folks,

Is it not astounding that people believe in Anything, and usually for no particular reason, under the SUN?

What do YOU believe in, just for the heck of it, with no supporting evidence?

Would you say that unsubstantiated beliefs are destroying our World?

What can be done about this?

Should we enforce accountability for idle beliefs, far more than we do?

How many teachers and politicians pontificate and act on their beliefs, illogically, to the detriment of the common citizen, and the average gifted student?

How many times have you been hurt and damaged by others’ zany beliefs?

I am not referring to the Jim Jones types.

I am talking about the people that are in authority.

I am talking about people who express beliefs on TV, even.

How do you deal with this?

Do you just do your best to ignore them, and go about your business?

Or, do you become worked up to the point that your frustration and exasperation causes you to lose sleep, lose weight, or become obese?

I am not talking about tolerance, which is a good thing. I am asking what strategies you use to live a happy life without being bombarded by false beliefs, false prophets, and the effects of fools in authority in our world.

And, yes, the belief in God is just one of many examples, in case you might be wondering.

Best regards,

And I do NOT believe in Anything….

How could I…???

Gamma

Please Note:  While I am on the subject of NOT believing in ANYTHING, I have been enjoying these three YT Vids…..The first is EXCELLENT…..by the way….

If there is something to believe in, it must be nature and the physical laws bound to it.

Spinoza: God is not a man in the sky, but nature itself, the order, the laws, the whole system. Not mystical in the religious sense, but still deep enough to create respect, humility and wonder.

And yes, I also believe in myself, and in the people close to me.

Believe in God, family, the earth's wonders and an afterlife to enjoy them more. Music, hunting, fishing, good food, friends and cats and dogs.

I believe in that you start a lot of rubbish threads, because there is a trail of evidence on AN forum.

16 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Believe in God, family, the earth's wonders and an afterlife to enjoy them more. Music, hunting, fishing, good food, friends and cats and dogs.

Ok, only why left now. 😂

Mostly I deny nothing; but question everything.

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Do you believe in Anything?

As in subatomic particles that make up everything? Sure of course, that’s reality.

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Is it not astounding that people believe in Anything, and usually for no particular reason, under the SUN?

What is astounding is that too many folks believe in any-thing that is thrown at them as in stuff that doesn’t exist, that’s incredible.

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

Mostly I deny nothing; but question everything.

I like that !

I just believe in ME.

48 minutes ago, novacova said:

As in subatomic particles that make up everything? Sure of course, that’s reality.

The PARTICLE Theory is no-longer valid, as you should know by now.

The Particle Theory is just a model, and approximation of the reality we see.

Or, did you NOT know????

4 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Believe in God

Is it possible, do you think, to force the belief in God, or gods?

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

The PARTICLE Theory is no-longer valid, as you should know by now.

The Particle Theory is just a model, and approximation of the reality we see.

Or, did you NOT know????

You have no clue what you’re on about as well as your credibility which is in the tank given that the subject is over your thought grade.

To "believe" was not a voluntary act. For 1500 years, the catholic church dictated what was to be believed in or not. Based on middle eastern mithology written down by hebrew tribal chiefs. If one did not obej the doctrin, hell was the reward for non believers. Psycho terror at it's best, for 1500 years. Unsurpassed.

I Firmly believe in the afterlife the body and soul are carried in a vessel once that vessel has done its job ie as in death we move to a higher plain. We will not be visible or be felt by family but we will be noticed in sense and feeling.

57 minutes ago, novacova said:

You have no clue what you’re on about as well as your credibility which is in the tank given that the subject is over your thought grade.

I won't even attempt to argue with your incisive analysis of my reputation on TV.

This would be, in fact, a fool's errand.

And, I am no fool, by any means.

7 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

We will not be visible

I have always wanted to be invisible.

Most children dream about having the power to be invisible.

But, I have retained this wish of possessing the power of invisibility into my old age.

Poor, poor...Barry Lyndon....

Throughout my life, I have felt such angst and sympathy for Barry.

Life is just so unfair.......

There seems to be no rhyme or reason to life.

Outcomes are too unpredictable.

And, it matters not what one might believe.

The randomness of the universe always trips us up, ....

In the end.

I do not believe in Anything.

Edited June 14Jun 14 by GammaGlobulin

8 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Is it possible, do you think, to force the belief in God, or gods?

You don't force anything. You spread the word, and then it's up to them.

4 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

You don't force anything. You spread the word, and then it's up to them.

OK.

Say the word....the word is LOVE......right...?

5 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

You don't force anything. You spread the word, and then it's up to them.

You are 2000 years late on spreading the word lol

2 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

You are 2000 years late on spreading the word lol

Spread the word.

The word is LOVE.....

All religions preach about love eachother, be good, respect, but the reality is totally opposite, with wars, killing eachother, force to be a part of that religion and abuse..... It ended my believes in the earth based religion, however I believe that the power of Anything is how you treat people others will influence your life... Call it Kharma...

10 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

OK.

Say the word....the word is LOVE......right...?

Just as Christ did until they went to their hatred and fear and ended his life.

2 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Just as Christ did until they went to their hatred and fear and ended his life.

Your mob are fighting nations non stop.

Just the love of my dog, wife & daughter ❤️

... and Elon Musk, damn inspirational.

Edited June 14Jun 14 by KhunLA

15 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Do you believe in Anything? And, why?

Dear Folks,

Is it not astounding that people believe in Anything, and usually for no particular reason, under the SUN?

What do YOU believe in, just for the heck of it, with no supporting evidence?

Would you say that unsubstantiated beliefs are destroying our World?

What can be done about this?

Should we enforce accountability for idle beliefs, far more than we do?

How many teachers and politicians pontificate and act on their beliefs, illogically, to the detriment of the common citizen, and the average gifted student?

How many times have you been hurt and damaged by others’ zany beliefs?

I am not referring to the Jim Jones types.

I am talking about the people that are in authority.

I am talking about people who express beliefs on TV, even.

How do you deal with this?

Do you just do your best to ignore them, and go about your business?

Or, do you become worked up to the point that your frustration and exasperation causes you to lose sleep, lose weight, or become obese?

I am not talking about tolerance, which is a good thing. I am asking what strategies you use to live a happy life without being bombarded by false beliefs, false prophets, and the effects of fools in authority in our world.

And, yes, the belief in God is just one of many examples, in case you might be wondering.

Best regards,

And I do NOT believe in Anything….

How could I…???

Gamma

Please Note:  While I am on the subject of NOT believing in ANYTHING, I have been enjoying these three YT Vids…..The first is EXCELLENT…..by the way….

Absolute drivel

I believe the catering crew on this remote camp in east Borneo can do a whole lot better.

9 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

I Firmly believe in the afterlife the body and soul are carried in a vessel once that vessel has done its job ie as in death we move to a higher plain. We will not be visible or be felt by family but we will be noticed in sense and feeling.

Pithy stuff, but maybe too many trips to Thailand's temples?

I believe we live once in this form and what is next is a mystery. I "think" we just die and decompose but not 100% sure of this end. I I can't force that leap of faith to believe in a God and I wouldn't know what God to choose. I'm realising lately that life is extremely short and trying to remain anxiety free so I can enjoy it.

I believe in "purpose" and "acceptance". Not a religion but it accomplishes much of the same.

17 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Believe in God, family, the earth's wonders and an afterlife to enjoy them more. Music, hunting, fishing, good food, friends and cats and dogs.

Here we go again.