Which Faith Do You Follow?

[Theland]

https://youtu.be/ymajOjVQPm4

I like the quote in this video from G.K. Chesterton.

Do you agree?

[kvalidir]

I don't really follow a faith as such and I suppose you'd consider me largely a disbeliever but I feel very culturally Jewish but I was brought up in a Pagan environment so with mad splashes of that chucked in. I always struggle when people ask about religion because I never quote feel I ft into any one box because I feel spiritual but not truly religious. If I have to answer I generally say Jewish or Pagan depending on who is asking and why.

[Kromovaracun]

I used to be a hard atheist but now I lean more towards agnostic. I still don't follow any faith though and I certainly don't believe in the afterlife or man-with-beard-as-creator-of-the-universe.

[Khandro]

On forms, if asked, I write; Taoist/Buddhist/Christian which is about right.
When I went into hospital last year the lady asked, "Does that mean you need a special diet?" I said, "yes, but not one of food"

[naomi24]

Theland, //Richard Dawkins, is a believer in the multiverse//

No, he isn't a 'believer'. He thinks it's an interesting possibility. Big difference.

[rowanwitch]

None but I sometimes use Pagan deity symbolism in meditation, as it helps me focus . I do not believe in those deities but rather in the powers or strengths they have come to represent. For example when struggling creatively I might meditate on an image of a goddess of smithcraft, or the mother goddess to clear in my thoughts what I need to do. Not asking for guidance just using them as a tool like a candle or singing bowl.
Both sides of the theist/atheist argument can argue forever and neither will change their stance because faith defies proof

[Theland]

Nims - Dawkins DOES believe in the multiverse. Plenty of evidence of him scrabbling around like a rat in a rubbish tip looking for evidence to support his dream.
Look into it yourself?

[naomi24]

Theland, I've looked. Dawkins, absolutely sensibly, doesn't 'believe' in anything for which there is no evidence.

[Theland]

Yeah sure! If you say so.

[sandyRoe]

None, but I think the golden rule, 'Do onto others as you'd have them do onto you', is as good a way to live as any.

[naomi24]

Theland, be sensible. If he is, as you say, scrabbling around looking for evidence, that's proof positive that he hasn't found it.

[Theland]

Sandy - Yes.

[naomi24]

Hmmm....

[Theland]

https://youtu.be/jwyFGFs7voI

Just look at the face on this gob shirt when his ballon is burst?

[tonyav]

I have been keeping the faith since 74.
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/0223/products/Northern_Soul_Keep_the_Faith-Black.jpg?v=1434205311

[MallyJ]

I was brought up with a faith but left it at 14 when I realised it made no sense...a nonsense if you like. I must admit I left it late...I stopped believing in father christmas a few years before.

[naomi24]

//Just look at the face on this gob shirt //

And that from someone who a few minutes ago agreed with the Golden Rule.

Hence my subsequent 'Hmmm..."

How'd I know?

Sleep soundly, Theland.

[Theland]

Off to bed now. Hospital tomorrow. Yippee! Good ole NHS.
Speak tomorrow. Thanks for your company. Appreciated!

[naomi24]

Theland, I've just watched your video and I saw no balloon bursting. What I did see, however, were quotes from the Koran. Are you serious?!!

[emmie]

none, i don't believe at all in any religion.

[Theland]

https://youtu.be/jwyFGFs7voI

THIS is the Dawkins video where his ballon bursts, courtesy of one of his heroes, Steven Weinberg.

Sorry for posting the wrong one in the heading.