Do you believe in a deity?

[Ronin Storm]

Simple question, really...

Do you believe in God/god/gods?

Answers in the poll or, if you feel like a more detailed explanation, below (and in the poll).

 

[Nanor]

I believe in some sort of creator but I find it hard to put it into proper words.

 

[Zooggy]

Ahey,

I'd rather have seen this one in the Soap Box, tbh.

Either way, voted Agnostic.

Cheers,
J.

 

[Ronin Storm]

I'd rather have seen this one in the Soap Box, tbh.

I wasn't intending to start a debate. If one starts, I'll move the thread across, or split as appropriate. In general, don't fret about discussing a topic regardless of the forum; the Mods will make sure everything stays tidy.

 

[Pubic_Warrior]

well i do believe in some kind of god as there is no way so many bad things can happen to me all in one go without something controling it, unless its karma....

 

[DocBot]

Raised christian (missionary church), nowadays leaning towards scepticism and atheism. Time will tell...

 

[Piacular]

I belive in an all powerful being.

His name is Ronin. Creator of Forums.

 

[Ronin Storm]

I accept your worship. Now bring me chocolate pancakes!

 

[Angelic]

Voted agnostic, as that is what I am now.

I do, however, _HOPE_ that there is some kind of tri-omni being watching over us one can turn to, when in need. If only for the sake of not feeling so powerless and vulnerable; it doesn't matter that much that this "god" usually doesn't respond to one's prayers in any way I can detect (hence the agnosis).

I believe in karma, though. And yes, reincarnation. Those two could theoretically work by themselves without any kind of sentient being behind them (the god/God) and steer the humankind in a reasonable direction. I like the concept a lot, actually. It might be that I'm mistaken and there is nothing of that sort, but they put sence of satisfaction to my life from time to time.

What do you think?

Angeh

 

[Bradstreet]

There is not any haunt of prophecy,
Nor any old chimera of the grave,
Neither the golden underground, nor isle
Melodious, where spirits gat them home,
Nor visionary south, nor cloudy palm
Remote on heaven's hill, that has endured
As April's green endures; or will endure
Like here remembrance of awakened birds,
Or her desire for June and evening, tipped
By the consummation of the swallow's wings.

Apologies for the poetry this early in the am, but Wallace Stevens' 'Sunday Morning' is the place I've found the best expression of my own atheism: that what we have here and now is more beautiful than an imagined future.

 

[Angelic]

...best expression of my own atheism: that what we have here and now is more beautiful than an imagined future.

Mind you, being a believer doesn't mean one longs for afterlife. Truth be told, I personally find the idea of "heaven" appalling and boring. I think we shouldn't confuse those two: believing in a some sort of deity and living as to say only for the world after.