Jane's Posts

Sep 11 1998 12:00 am

[An agnostic is for sure not religious - he just doesn't know wether there is a god or something like this nor does he believe in something he has no proofs of its existence...]

It is common for people who don't know what they believe to call themselves agnostics. But I have agnostic acquaintances who say that an agnostic is actually one who believes it is impossible to prove or disprove the existence of God. So an agnostic has a definite belief, and is not just someone who doesn't believe anything.

Isn't that all of us? Do people actually believe that they CAN prove this question either way?

I think most people are like my grandmother, who told me, "No one really knows if there is or isn't a God, but just in case there is, we better pray."

jane

Sep 11 1998 12:00 am

My question is: If one doesn't recognize and worship a higher form, then how can that person be construed to be "religious?"

Generally, I never discuss religion. I'll answer your question, against my better judgment. I really don't want anyone to post back trying to convert me.

I don't believe in any "higher form." However, I do feel I am religious. I have a concrete system of beliefs and a moral code by which I live my life. During my life, I have decided for myself what is "right" and "wrong." I try every day not to "sin." If I fail in this, I try to atone, accept, and learn from the experience.

I attempt to impart this religion to my child through daily example and through discussion of events in our lives. These are her parables. Just the other day, we had a long discussion about casting the first stone.

In lieu of worship, I perform a variety of acts for others. I believe this to be my duty, although I do not believe that I owe this duty to any god. I owe this to myself, the people around me, the world, the universe.

I'm sorry that this is not clear. Basically, I am saying that there can be right and wrong, and responsibilities and rights even without a god.

jane