This piece was a lifejacket that saved me from dornwing.

Daniel Barron 1612

I put agnostic in the poll but I believe in god. I believe in God without having knowledge that it is real. The things that we can know are finite things. They are not God. If you can prove it, hold it, know it; it isn't God. God is so great, so limitless, that any one thing you or I try to put into words to describe it will always fall infinitely short to capturing. This is why I say I believe in God without knowledge.
God is the central connecting point between everything in the Universe. How can everything in the Universe be connected to the same thing? God is everything. Everything is nothing. Nothing is everywhere. What do I mean, God is everything? If God isn't everything then God is something. And if God is something then I should be able to describe it. Things that we can know and describe are finite things, they aren't the eternal God. What do I mean, everything is nothing? Either all empty or all full, there is no difference. In order to see something, it must have contrast. Whether the screen is all white or all black doesn't matter, there isn't something there, it is blank. In mathematics, it is like comparing 0 to infinity. When you divide a number by a smaller and smaller number your result gets bigger and bigger, when you finally reach 0 your answer explodes to infinity. When you divide a number by a larger and larger number your answer returns smaller and smaller eventually reaching 0. We could think of our number line not in terms of distance from 0 but instead as distance from infinity. So instead of 1 being 0+1, it could be infinity-1, these are the same thing. There is no number big enough to subtract from infinity to reach 0, and there are no numbers big enough to add to 0 to reach infinity. Everything and nothing are literally one in the same, the distinction being useful for describing direction of movement. What do I mean, nothing is everywhere? When I say nothing I do not mean empty space. I am talking about no-thing no-space. No observer and no subject. The real nothing is absolutely intangible, infinitely small. If it takes up 0 space, has 0 mass, 0 energy, we can say that nothing is everywhere. There is no consequence for this. When you divide a number by 0 you get infinity, there are infinitely many factors of 0 in any number. In you, in your house, in the dirt, the trees, the sky, there are infinitely many nothings no matter where you look. Nothing isn't anything, how could what I'm saying be an untruth? It is by this logic that I say God is a unifying point between all things. No matter what you hold to be 1 unit, your 0 units is the same as my 0 units. No matter what is important to you, the lack of it all is the same as my lack of it all.

The integers tell the story of the creation of the Universe!
0 1 2 3

0 First there is nothing. I find this to be the most logical starting point. Why would I pick anything but 0 as the starting point? no-thing no-space
1 Then there was something. The abstract concept of something, I make no claim as to what this something actually is, and it doesn't matter what it is, just that it isn't nothing.
2 Now there are opposites, two. Nothing and something. Duality. They are born of each other. 0 1 2 3 doesn't happen in linear time, all the integers happen at once and we step through them in linear time.
3 Now there is interaction! Because there is nothing and something, they may interact. If it was just one or the other, they would be alone, no interaction possible. But now there is nothing, our blank slate, our empty canvas, and something to move around on it. And from this interaction we get the rest of the integers! There are infinitely many interactions!

Zero One Two Three Infinity!! :D

Unknown Brain 1212

Islam is the rational choice for anyone who wishes to have a faith that does full justice to the demands of the three faculties of man: physical, intellectual and spiritual. Here is a concise listing of Islam's unique features:

1)Islam is the only religion whose sources are authentically preserved and thus remains immaculately free of all human tampering and interpolations.
2)The Islamic scripture is free of mythical elements that are incongruous with modern man's understanding of the world.
3)The Qur'an-the Islamic scripture-is fully compatible with the established facts of science; it clearly contains the signature of the author of the universe-as attested to by many objective seekers of truth, coming as they were from diverse religious and intellectual backgrounds. It also movingly records natural phenomena and enjoins the followers of the faith to respect and preserve nature and the creatures with whom we share the planet.
4)The Qur'an upholds the role of reason and equates those who fail to use their reason as being intellectually imbeciles; this is a far a far cry from the teachings of many religions which assume incompatibility of reason and revelation.
5)Islamic beliefs and practices are simple, natural and appeal to both reason and common sense.
6)In regards to most of the teachings of Islam, their benefits can be easily demonstrated by evidence of the human experience and by the objective observation of facts. Take for instance Islam's ban of alcohol: statistics reveal that abstention from intoxicants alone could spare humanity from untold misery and suffering. The valuable resources squandered for intoxicants can alone solve all poverty related problems of the world. Add
to this, the Islamic pillar of Zakah [Charity]. If only the world's rich were to part with 2.5 % of their excess wealth, humanity would have tackled the problem of poverty very easily.
7)Islam takes into account all of the God-given instincts and faculties of man/woman and therefore gives us a balanced program of life that caters to all of the basic needs of humans - physical, intellectual and spiritual, unlike many religions and ideologies which exaggerate one at the expense of the other.
8)Islam provides for us a living example of such a balanced role model in Prophet Muhammad, whose life, unlike those of the great heroes and prophets of other religions, is an open book easily accessible for anyone.
9)The Islamic story of creation is free of any of the consequences of the stigma of original sin which has weighed heavily in the consciousness of a large segment of humanity, often proving to be highly volatile, and resulting in hysterical explosions in both the individual and collective dimensions.
10)The Qur'an is anti-classical in its approach to knowledge, and stresses experiential knowledge, a fact which combines authentic science with authentic spirituality.
11)The Qur'an provides answers to questions that haunt every intelligent person, questions related to life after death, an area which is almost totally mysterious in other traditions.
12)Islamic teachings about the essential identity of human beings and its stress on human brotherhood can break the barriers separating humans from one another. This can save humanity from the dire consequences of nationalism and racism which tend to break up humanity artificially by creating and sustaining perpetual conflicts.
13)Islam promises us nothing but total freedom, liberation and bliss and the highest fulfillment and contentment that humans are capable of attaining.
14)Islamic history has provided us with a model society where justice, compassion, truth and transparency of justice were implemented at the human and natural levels.
15)Islam dispenses with all intermediaries between man and God and allows all humans to freely contact God, thus eliminating hierarchies and other sources of religious exploitation that has characterized religious history throughout the ages.

Brent Taylor 2317

I can't prove what I believe, but if you want, you can have it proven to yourself.

Check out the Book of Mormon.

Become familiar with it and ponder its message and whether you think it's true. Come up with an answer and then ask God. If you ask with a sincere heart (really wanting to know), real intent, (an intention to act on any answer received) and faith in Christ (believing, at least, that if He IS there He'll keep His promise to respond) you will received and answer through the Holy Ghost.

It's difficult to put the feelings of the Holy Ghost into words, but I can't think of anything I've ever perceived with any of my other senses that was more real or more significant. Yet it's still quite simple. You'll just know in your heart of hearts, and in your mind, that it's true and right and good. Alternatively if the answer you came up with wasn't the best, you may feel a sort of "back to the drawing board" feeling that is sometimes described as a "stupor of thought." It's also possible that more preparation is needed before an answer is received. Mine did not come right away, but when it did, I couldn't mistake it.

There's all kinds of stuff about God, history, scripture, etc that I simply don't know. But I do know that if you seek a witness as to the truthfulness of The Book of Mormon (and consequently The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), you'll get it.

"And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost." -Moroni 10:4

http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,838-84,00.html
http://www.mormon.org/bookofmormon
http://scriptures.lds.org/en/bm/contents

Unknown Brain 1416

I believe in many things , and if anyone want to prove his believe to others he have to believe in this thing 100% , and in this way you can defend your believe by showing proves , talking about how this thing can be real and how it is real , ....

Unknown Brain 1892

A belief regarding a higher power (or lack of) is nothing more than an opinion. THAT, is the one and only "fact" when it comes to believing, or not believing in god.
"Facts" and "Opinions" are the exact opposite in every way, shape and form. Hence, why whether a person is a roman catholic, or an athiest on the other end of the spectrum, opinions are often times better left unsaid.

Trying to justify an opinion is impossible because of just that. There ARE no facts to back it up. Hence.... why people who tend to be a little overzealous with their beliefs, regarding of what it is, are generally interpreted as "pushing their opinion".

Myself?? I'm an agnostic. Frankly, i'd rather be that "middle of the roader" whose open to ideas and thoughts, but would never exclusively base my thoughts on one solitary belief. (because ... yes. There are no facts to back it up).

Michael Cooke 1905

I can prove that there is no proof for or against faith. The reason is quite simple - faith is intrinsically and exclusively a subjective phenomena, proof requires an objective context. People of faith very often have evidence that is real to them, but undeniably the stuff of coincidence and projection from the subjective point of view of any sceptic.

Deepak Kotecha 1806

A higher consciousness, or God, does exist. However, it is not enough to believe on BLIND faith alone. One has to experience this for one's self. For example, we say that sugar tastes "sweet." Okay, but what is this thing we call sweet? We can take pictures of sugar in various forms and colors, draw impressive chemical formulas for it, write a hundred and one descriptions on it, and so on, but none of these come up with the taste "sweet" for that can only be experienced by taste. Hence, for one to agree that sugar does indeed taste "sweet" one has to taste it personally and then agree or disagree. Similarly, for one to experience the supernatural being, a higher consciousness, or God, one has to experience this for one's self. Till then, the subject is open to discussion for eternity. There are several ways to experience this higher consciousness, but the best is meditation specifically through Yoga. Then, the answer will come to you - but only if you so desire. Sugar is "sweet" and a higher consciousness exists - go ahead, discover for yourself.

Anna Eiríksdóttir 1260

Ég er trúleysingi í dag, fór úr því að vera mjög trúuð sem ég var fyrir cirka 5 árum yfir í það að verða efasemdarmanneskja sem síðan þróaðist í trúleysingja hjá mér og hef ég því setið beggja megin borðs.

Það er löng saga af hverju mér snerist svona hugur í þessum málum en í fáeinum orðum var það t.d. vegna þess hve fáránlega þetta trúar bull allt hljómaði og hve margt vont hefur verið framkvæmt í nafni trúarinnar og er ég fór að skoða með opnum og krítískum hug mína eigin trúarskoðun opnaðist þessi sýn sem varð til þess að ég umpólaðist í skoðun minni á guð sem ég fann að var aðeins byggð á sandi barnæskunnar og heilaþvotti þeim sem beittur er frá því maður er skírður þar til maður endurskoðar hug sinn betur og ákveður eitthvað annað.

Ég gæti alveg eins trúað enn á jólasveininn eins og að trúa á þennan almáttuga og algóða guð.

Ef hann er almáttugur og algóður þá væri hann/hún ansi slök í þeim málum miðað við ástand sköpunarverksins í dag,áður og í forndaga.

Maðurinn skapaður í guðs mynd af guði er ekki mjög sannfærandi mynd af guði heldur.

Ég gæti talið upp trilljón ástæður fyrir minni skoðun en ég skal reyna eins og ég get að virða allar aðrar skoðanir ólíkar mínum svo lengi sem að fólk virði mína skoðun þótt hún sé ólík þeirra og lætur þar við sitja án þess að bögga mið með trúboði eða rökum sem einungis beinast að því að sannfæra mig um að þeirra skoðun sé sönn en ekki mín.

Ég vona að ég hafi rangt fyrir mér í þessum málum þótt ég trúi ekki að svo sé en ef það er þá mun guð fyrirgefa mér er það ekki?

Sarika Kulkarni 2092

I believe in God and can you tell me why do i need to defend it and from whom.. my answer would be based on that

Glen Perry New Brain

Seems like I am in the minority here. I am atheist and have been for over 25 years or so. My belief comes directly from my belief in science and Mathematics. Scientifically I have yet to have anything dealing with any religious believe (god or gods) in a scientific way.

I honestly believe religions as a whole are developed to give humans hope. Humans by nature are afraid of death they want to live forever and want to live their lives in accordance with those thoughts. Religion is there not only as a morality guide for the masses (And I have nothing against that at all) but also to serve as a way for humans to deal with the end of their existence. It is also there to give hope to the ones that are still here after their loved ones have left the earth, it gives them hope that maybe one day if I am good and praise god/gods then I will have that chance to be with them again. Yes I know it is saddening to actually believe that we are only here for a short time, and once that short time is up we are worm food. But scientifically and in the aspects of evolution that is the way it has always been. Proven by Science.

So on that note I can't possibly believe in god/gods, now once the day comes (which I do't see happening) that religion of any sort is proven using the scientific method then yes I would believe.