RE: Questionnaire for theists
September 24, 2014 at 12:21 pm
(This post was last modified: September 24, 2014 at 12:25 pm by Michael B.)
Here's my two cents....
1. I enjoy the discussion.
2. Yes
3. I'd be amazed if I haven't got at least soemthing wrong somewhere.
4. Yes
4a. People, with inspiration from God
4b. I think 4 times cover to cover. (I think I'm on my fifth time through, but it could be my fourth). Other parts much more.
4c. I think it can be trusted to do what God wants it to.
4d. I think some is poetic (psalms, Song of Songs), some pedagogical myths (creation) and some simple factual, such as 1st Macabbees - it's mostly so dull it must be true :-) The reader, with the Church past and present, works through what they take literally and what allegorically.
5. I'm sure there are elements of truth in all religions.
6. Yes, and I continue to do so (meeting up weekly with Buddhists for meditation and friendly discussion).
6a. I certainly don't think my knowledge of other religions is comprehensive.
6b. Yes. I think our beliefs are always shaped by reflection and scrutiny.
7. I don't know. I have rejected atheism after identifying firmly as one for 15 years, so I can certainly change my mind.
8. No. Conscience that is further developed through prayer and Christian thought over the ages.
8a. The same
8b. No. I'm certainly not perfect.
8c. Yes. Conscience.
9. 1) Experience of constructive change in my life. 2) The sense of the numinous. 3) The satisfaction of an inner desire. 4) It makes sense of many things. 5) It makes the world a better place.
1. I enjoy the discussion.
2. Yes
3. I'd be amazed if I haven't got at least soemthing wrong somewhere.
4. Yes
4a. People, with inspiration from God
4b. I think 4 times cover to cover. (I think I'm on my fifth time through, but it could be my fourth). Other parts much more.
4c. I think it can be trusted to do what God wants it to.
4d. I think some is poetic (psalms, Song of Songs), some pedagogical myths (creation) and some simple factual, such as 1st Macabbees - it's mostly so dull it must be true :-) The reader, with the Church past and present, works through what they take literally and what allegorically.
5. I'm sure there are elements of truth in all religions.
6. Yes, and I continue to do so (meeting up weekly with Buddhists for meditation and friendly discussion).
6a. I certainly don't think my knowledge of other religions is comprehensive.
6b. Yes. I think our beliefs are always shaped by reflection and scrutiny.
7. I don't know. I have rejected atheism after identifying firmly as one for 15 years, so I can certainly change my mind.
8. No. Conscience that is further developed through prayer and Christian thought over the ages.
8a. The same
8b. No. I'm certainly not perfect.
8c. Yes. Conscience.
9. 1) Experience of constructive change in my life. 2) The sense of the numinous. 3) The satisfaction of an inner desire. 4) It makes sense of many things. 5) It makes the world a better place.
