How to believe in God?

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Jacques Adams Profile
Jacques Adams answered

With asking this question I firstly wonder if the person is: A) serious, b) joking, or c) uncertain, so the best stance is to answer it from a polite blend of all three.

It's also important that I mention what my own denomination/beliefs are - so to place my own cards on the table as such. Mine are new everyday, and that's what I would say if asked on the street by anyone.

I see the answer as something simple, which is actually a question, which is: 'What do you believe in instinctively?' I believe in a lot of things instinctively. My work, my relationships, my passions etc.

I see a term like 'God' as a synonym for many things. My own personal synonyms on this matter relate to things like writing, friends, art, environment... I see all of them as gods, goddesses, divine entities, science, life etc, and I don't have to think about 'how' to 'believe' in them, it just happens when I respect and work with them.

I feel that there are no differences in the correctness of the passions anyone follows. To believe in something a great deal is to give the ideology strength, and this can be anything.

So the answer is basically: Within your evolving drives, endevours, and accomplishments; once you understand how you believe in them, you will be closer to answering your own question.



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Anonymous commented
Hi Jacques Adams I am the person who asked the question..
you are exactly right. 100% right, because I too feel the same thing about believing in GOD. The question I asked about the religion which diverts the people from their own religion.  And in some of religions people believe in god to overcome difficulties in life... but according to me It's our life we are living among humans as human being and its human who help in difficulties...that's why I asked this question..I expect an answer from theist . thanks for your answer....
Scott Faust
Scott Faust commented
I guess agreeing with you is all it takes to be 100% right in the universe. Good to know.
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Leo Guo answered

With believe, with hope, with support from your heart. 

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Anonymous
Anonymous commented
Yes you are right... with believe=(I believe in my self as well as all Humans),With hope=(I hope in my self as well as all Humans),with support=( I supports the truth).... so now all these things are done with out interference of god...but, what is need of god...
Scott Faust
Scott Faust commented
I hate the "make up crap in your head" religions. It's moronic. It is possibly the only thing more moronic than believing that a book comprised completely of plagiarism as the word of an omnipotent tyrant.
Scott Faust Profile
Scott Faust , Brainwashing children into religion is child abuse, answered

Religion is a control system for the simple-minded. It is superstition used to control your actions and manipulate your emotions. Be a good slave for your goverment and corporate owners. All religions are false. The Bible is actually plagiarism of polytheistic religions from long before . Read the epic of gilgamesh to see that Noah is fictional, read spell 125 of the Egyptian book of the dead for the ten commandments, Zoroastrianism and many other religions were simply stolen like the music to a rap song. 

Believing in God is just a way to pretend that your life means something when the truth is that you never accomplish anything and will maybe be remembered by a handful of people you knew for a very short period of time. The Judeo-Christian religions are all life-denying and put heavy emphasis on an afterlife that doesn't exist while you waste all of your time on Earth worrying about side-boob and abortion clinics. 

On a side note, The God of the Bible is a genocidal and tyrannical child that embodies evil. Literally anything is more important and useful than having anything to do with religion.

Tash Naz Profile
Tash Naz , Freelance Writer, answered

Hi there,

There are various ways that people increase their belief in God. I've created a list of things you could try out in your search for God and religion:

Do you feel that you were created by a powerful source?

The difference between believers of God and those that do not have belief is that many people believe they were created by a powerful source, such as a God. If you feel that your existence on this earth is not due to evolution but due to a superior authority that has created you, then this is one way in reaffirming your faith in God.

Do you follow a religion?

If you follow a specific religion and are having trouble believing in God then you may want to look into what your religion says about God. Does believing in God mean that you should pray or do special rituals to show that you have belief? You may want to consider whether following religious prayers or rituals can help you to further have faith in God.

Life  Experiences

People who often question how to believe in God may have found that their faith has been shaken due to a life experience. Many people who do believe in God believe that both good and bad life experiences come from God and many of these challenging moments in life are 'tests'. There are plenty of reasons to believe in God as science cannot explain everything but the ultimate decision and best way to believe in God lies within yourself.

Reflection

It would be worth reflecting on your own life and thinking of reasons why you should believe in God. Every individual has a right to their opinion, I personally do believe that there is a God but not everyone will share my opinion. Therefore take some time out to deeply reflect and you will find the answer that's right for you.

I hope this helps to answer your question :)

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Scott Faust
Scott Faust commented
I hate the "make up crap in your head" religions. It's moronic. It is possibly the only thing more moronic than believing that a book comprised completely of plagiarism as the word of an omnipotent tyrant.

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