The mistake of belief

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  1. Grandys profile image61
    Grandysposted 11 years ago

    I may believe anything, including religion, or God or any mumbo-jumbo. Is that going to benefit me in the end?

    1. pennyofheaven profile image79
      pennyofheavenposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Everything is useful in one way shape or form. Sooner or later we learn.

      1. Grandys profile image61
        Grandysposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        It maybe too late before you discover that. It's good if you start to search early.

        1. pennyofheaven profile image79
          pennyofheavenposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Too late? What would we be late for? Have we got a date some where? What are we supposed to be searching for?

    2. AnnaCia profile image76
      AnnaCiaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I could not say that you will benefit from believing in something, but at least I am comfortable with my faith.  Is like having that person you love so much; you do not know if at the end you would benefit; but you might enjoy him/her now.

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    Emile Rposted 11 years ago

    I suppose it all depends on what you do with it.

    1. Grandys profile image61
      Grandysposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      If you believe so.

      1. profile image0
        Emile Rposted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Let me ask you this. Have the conclusions you have come to, surrounding the question of existence, caused you to be a better person?

        1. Grandys profile image61
          Grandysposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          It did. Meanwhile it took away so much.

          1. profile image0
            Emile Rposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Then it appears you have answered your question, as it applies to you. Your beliefs have benefited you, so it stands to reason you will still believe that in the end.

            1. Grandys profile image61
              Grandysposted 11 years agoin reply to this

              I searched for truth. I got truth. I didn't search for beliefs.

              1. schoolgirlforreal profile image78
                schoolgirlforrealposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                How did it make you a better person? Do  you think you have the right to influence or tell people what they are to belive? What's the gain in that? Control?

                1. Grandys profile image61
                  Grandysposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  If you want to get deliberately influenced, welcome.

              2. profile image0
                Emile Rposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                That's very cute. One man's 'truth'  on the cosmic scale is another man's belief. As it has always been. Unless you've got proof. If so, please bring it. I warn you though, attempts have always ended  with the embarrassment of the proclaimed bearer of truth on this site. Maybe you'll be different?

                1. Grandys profile image61
                  Grandysposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  I like to play with kids.

                  1. profile image0
                    Emile Rposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                    Good for you.  It would a better endeavor  to play with children than attempt to support this delusional belief that you possess a truth.

 
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