(August 31, 2011 at 5:13 pm)bozo Wrote:(August 31, 2011 at 7:11 am)TeslaTrooper Wrote: new here and hopefully like to get involved in some good discussions here, in a open but respectful manner. Would most likely class myself as an agnostic. I don't beleive in religion or god as such, as I believe more in science. owever I do hold the slight hope that something higher than ourselves exists, as to provide some explanation as to why certain things happens aswell as the reason for our existence and also the hope for some kind of afterlife. As a child I have been exposed to both islamic teachings and Christian teachings (coming from a mixed heritage background) but have grown up with the choice to think and feel for myself. So thats me, hope to have some good convos on here.
Hi and welcome aboard. Do you suggest that this higher lifeform created us with some purpose in mind? I don't believe in a creator myself, nor do I think there has to be a reason for our existence.
I also do not long for an afterlife...why do you and what sort of afterlife do you want?
I honestly dont know. Its either the traditional concept of God, which means most of the worlds population are going to some form of hell (depending on which religion is right). The traditional idea of God and creationism is heavily flawed, which is why I dont beleive in it.
Alternatively we could have a creator who is infallable and no more omnipotent than ourselves, he/she/it could actually be a sick bastard, and thats why bad stuff happens. But it would seem strange that it would create us and then leave us to it. When I play sim city I have the option of adding extra things to my city as time passes. Its the same with religion. It seems strange they came here so long ago, yet have not returned. Seems mighty convenient to me.
In reality I believe we are merely a freak accident. With all the planets out there, statistically there had to be life on at least one or two of them. If we were created perfectly, why have we and other beings on the planet been able to adapt and evolve?
I hold the hope for an afterlife because I cannot deal/grasp the concept of not existing. Ideally I would be in a happy place surrounded by loved ones. The thought of losing them or not being able to interact with them is upsetting.
