God? What do you think is up there? I'm 14 and I'm not sure. Please answer my questions. If you belive either

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I think your viewpoints are very healthy. What I believe is very similar to you. I think we should question everything and use our God given free will to logically find the truth. Never fall for what someone else tells you to believe simply because they claim to have the one true word of God.

Gay people- I'm Gay. I have control over my actions, but not my emotions. I've never been romantically attracted to any females, and can't understand how I could be. If there is a God, He/She/it made me this way, just like God made me male, white, brown hair, brown eyes, etc.

Muslims- I think of Muslims the same way I think of Christians. Most are alright, but when they become extremists no good can come from it.

Atheists- Well, there is no proof of God, but there is no lack of proof either. You can believe what you want to. I believe in something, but many would not call it God.

Premarital sex- Well, I can't get "married" so, I'm fine with it, however, I think that there should be some sort of commitment going along with sex. I don't think Promiscuity is a good idea, but those practicing it have their own free will.

Abortion- I'm divided on this issue. In one respect it's taking a life, but a life in terrible conditions is no life at all. I'm not really sure.

People not of your religion- I'm fine with it. I have friends of all sorts of persuasions, Wiccan, Sikh, Buddhist, Christian. Never met a Muslim though... I'd like to.

People dating out of their religion- I'm fine with it. As long as the two are in love, and get along on a basic personal level, religious issues shouldn't become a major part of choosing a partner....Show more

Let me answer your first question. I believe in GOD for two reasons: 1. I grew up in a family that believes strongly in HIM although not all members of my family are the church going type. 2. Personally I do not think science has provided or will ever be able to provide me with all the answers.. to my questions such as how did the world come into being.

Homosexuality. I don't understand it but I don't have. The decision about where it is right or wrong is not mine to make. That's between gay people, their conscience and GOD, I am not getting involved.

Muslims. I honestly believe Islam, Judaism and Christianity are fundamentally the same. I have no problem with either of three. I think the problems which have occurred or have been in sighted by people who call themselves Muslims, Jews or Christians does not arise from the doctrines on which each of these religions are based but on the individuals interpretation of these doctrines.

Atheists. They are another group I just don't get.
I'd rather believe in GOD and be wrong than not believe at all but that's just me.

Pre-marital sex. Well, what can I say! That is an issue I am struggling with now more than ever.

Abortion. Personally, I don't think I could have one b/c of my family history namely what my mother went through to have me. I'm one of those odd balls. I don't see myself having children but adopting quite a few.

People of other religions your religion is your religion. As long as you don't try to shove it down my throat or make me feel guilty using it then you are okay by me.

People dating out of their religion. As I said before to each his own.. you can't choose who you love and if you find someone outside your religion. Then all the best to you some people spend their entire life searching for that someone, who cares where you find that person....Show more

I've abused church four times for their awesome cooking! I'm fifteen and an atheist, so I don't believe in God. I can believe there might have been a person who made all of this, but I can't believe he is as almighty as everyone believes. Names are chosen, and so I think some perosn got full of themselves. I assume he's real, but I believe Satan/devil is a creation of man. He or it was created for the sole purpose to explain the unexplainable, a sort of security blanket for those who cannot believe that humans can be evil all on their own. Besides- Satan is Hebrew for accuser or adversary [one that contends with or opposes another]- is there an instance where someone has never accused someone else? Does that not make us all sinners from the get go?

Gay people- Being bisexual I sorta dislike the whole religion thing just because of this. God must be pretty selfish if he wants to hold back love just for the sake of reproduction.
Muslums- I can't say I know many of them, or anything about them, I'm sorry.
Atheists- This is me again, I don't run around shouting 'Your God doesn't exist' but I do voice my opinion when the need arises.
Premarrital sex- If I were to believe in God I'd be scared- been there done that, brought the t-shirt and hope to buy more!
Abortion- Touchy subject; I feel there are relevant reasons for abortion such as children concieved in rape, but then there are people who just abuse it and use it as a form of birth control. I'm against that sort of irresponsibility.
People not of your religion- I have no religion. As for people who do I have nothing against them, simply voice your opinions but don't try to convert me.
People dateing out of their religion- With no religion it's hard to be so in love with a Catholic. But like I sort of hinted above, it makes for great conversation.

On a more immature note- isn't incest a sin? What's the deal with Adam and Eve's kids doing it? Is this more proof that if it's to help populate the world it's alright with the big man? I'm not exactly evil, but even if I am...the devil has yet to rise and give me any orders or rules to follow by......Show more

I am an atheist and do not believe there is a god. I'm fine with gay people as long as they respect my space (I know a few gay guys who don't do that and that's what I don't like about them, not that they are gay) Radical Muslims are a very bad thing to me, but by radical Muslims I mean terrorists. The regular Muslims are perfectly fine, and I actually do know one and she is a sort of distant acquaintance I guess you could say. Atheists, the coolest people you will ever know. Just kidding. Actually, some of them can be extremely irratating, close minded (which I find ironic, since they'll normally claim they're very open minded) and often times make unprovoked and rude comments. Some of them. Premarrital sex, not my thing but I don't think badly of those who engage in such activities. Also, if the two people were engaged, I think it'd be fine. Abortion, I fall between pro-life and pro-choice. I think if it's the woman's fault for just being stupid she shouldn't abort but I think it still comes down to her to make the decission. However, I think it would be perfectly fine to abort if, say, you were raped, or something like that. People not of my religion, I don't have a thing against them. I only have one atheist friend, the rest are all Christian except for one Jew. If I didn't like people because they weren't atheists, I would be a very lonely (and gay) person. I think People dating out of their religion is a very good thing, and strongly encourage it. It helps build open minds.

Anyway, that's about all I have to say....Show more

Go to the source. Get yourself a good bible and read it. Read it over and over till you get it. Start with John. There are also magazines at Family Christian Store that are new testaments in a magazine format for teens. I have fallen in love with "THE MESSAGE" It is a new translation in everyday language, but is also a very true translation because the translator , Eugene Peterson was a college professor of Greek and Hebrew languages. Don't let someone tell you that God is old fashioned or unreasonable. He loves you so much he'd rather die than go to Heaven without you. He doesn't like religion either. He wants it to be personal, you and Him talking back and forth. Give Him a chance, you'll never be sorry....Show more