I am curious to know that if you are an "atheist" or non believer of God, Jesus or any other spiritual higher power then what is the attraction for coming into the Spiritual/Religion Section answering questions? Also, why don't you request they start a section for non believers so you all can debate the issues of why you don't believe in a higher power of spiritual type religion as what the spiritual/religion forum is all about ? Just Curious I think I know why but I would like other opinions ~ all welcome to respond ;~) Thanks for testing my theory w/ me
2008-09-09T07:06:33Z
Now where talking ~ I asked this last night and got very little answers
The point that is annoying to me is when someone who is struggling w/ their faith and then they are given a silly answer for two points like "there is no God, it is make believe" really isn't fair so this is my issue w/ it but I don't care if anyone want to put in a sincere answer as long as they are helping someone who is crying out for help w/ their question Not making fun of them
2008-09-09T10:05:07Z
Do I want one side? No I want as I already stated ~ answers that show some source some actual meat to the answer ~ something other then "there is no God" or "it is fake" when someone already stated they are a Christian w/ a struggle who needs guidance that is the answers if someone has something to help them then I am fine w/ it but if they just continue to go from question to question making these silly statements w/out thinking about this person who is crying for help then no I would rather them not pipe in and I really don't see these silly answers when someone is cutting or anorexic I see people reaching out w/ actual answers on how to assist them
Moondoggy2008-09-09T07:08:01Z
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Isn't funny how you ask a simple "why" question, and people answer with "I can do it if I want" and "I have a right to." It isn't like you challenged anyone's right to be here - you just aksed what the appeal is.
I come here because I don't receive enough attention in the Royalty section.
EDIT: Your added details could just as easily ask why, when an atheist has a question, do Christians tell them to "Read the Bible" or answer with miles of copy/past text.
There's nothing helpful from such an answer, just as there is nothing to be gained from stating that there is no god.
But this is a public forum, a place to ask questions or discuss things of a spiritual and religious nature. We will always receive answers we aren't looking for, but as reasonable, responsible people, we should be able to look past that. Don't you agree?
A) its a free country (so far, for the most part) B) if there was a pagan section, the christians would come in and bother us anyway. C) this is religion and SPIRITUALITY. One does not have to have a religion to be spiritual. D) A lot of people come in here asking for opinions, they should not have to receive ONE SIDED answers if they are looking for unbiased questions. They can choose to ignore whatever answer they do not like.
The reason for coming here, as an atheist, is curiosity! It's the same like with all those common people visiting the "Royalty" section!
And by the way, if there were a section for atheists and non believers only, I bet it would be flooded with religious people as well, telling atheists they are bound for hell.
Anyway, when anyone asks a question, he or she should be prepared for any sort of answers, not only for the ones he or she wishes to hear.
Spiritual (definition from Merriam-Webster dictionary):
1: of, relating to, consisting of, or affecting the spirit : incorporeal <spiritual needs> 2 a: of or relating to sacred matters <spiritual songs> b: ecclesiastical rather than lay or temporal <spiritual authority> <lords spiritual> 3: concerned with religious values 4: related or joined in spirit <our spiritual home> <his spiritual heir> 5 a: of or relating to supernatural beings or phenomena b: of, relating to, or involving spiritualism : spiritualistic
Check out definition # 3
With members of our government attempting to run the country and take away some of our freedoms based on *their* personal religions - you don't understand why atheists and others of differing faiths who you would classify as "non-believers" are concerned with religious values?
This is a section for all who wish to ask questions and offer their answers on religion and spirituality, so there is going to be diversity here.
If you are a true believer in God - then does an atheist stating their opinion that "there is no God" change your mind or harm you in any way?
If you are struggling with your faith but still feel that you are on the right religious path, why not turn to a group of your peers, or your church?
Personally, I come here to learn more about others and their viewpoints on the various different religions. I don't always hear what I'd like to hear, but that's life. My time here has actually helped to strengthen my faith that I am on the right spiritual path for me - but I still think it is important to learn about others and try to better understand our differences.