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In reply to the discussion: What is happening in the religious world? [View all]Warpy
(111,245 posts)1. All religion that relies on faith is irrational, which means all of it.
However, it might be very rational to keep it, albeit compartmentalized aside where it doesn't interfere with a daily life that needs to be more rational. It's an irrational safety valve to use when the world itself is becoming less rational and one's life is spinning out of control due to phenomena completely out of one's control. Belief in a higher purpose and the mystery of life can allow one to derail rage and despair and get on with trying to get into a more rational place in that life.
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I looked up what rational belief is and yes it requires evidence and/or reason but..
Green_Lantern
Mar 2012
#84
As a catholic I don't even recognize the church I grew up in. I still have my faith and beliefs but
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#4
Well I was born a catholic and I could never change that. I just have my personal relationship
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#33
My father-in-law never ever went to church. But I know he was a man of faith. I never heard him
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#50
Wait, wait. I wasn't trying to attack you. I think your a very thoughtful person. I am
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#59
I have been asked a series of interesting questions for which there ares no simple answers.
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#60
Here is what looks like a--"why don't you just give up on religion" evangelistic message
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#61
Well who knows. God plants us where he wants us to bloom, right? LOL. I alway thought
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#69
Who are you trying to convert--and why? I thought that was out of bounds.
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#54
that's not an evangelistdic message calling me or someone to change their mind and
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#65
The ones who are the most sensitive and defensive about their past are atheists.
humblebum
Mar 2012
#7
But if there is a part of the church moving in the direction I suggest,
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#85
I am right in the middle of the struggle between liberal Christians and the fundamentalists,
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#114
What is happening in the religious world? It is devouring itself, that is what is happening.
cleanhippie
Mar 2012
#21
Christian mainstream theology(Christ resurrection, omnipotence) isn't primitive
Green_Lantern
Mar 2012
#74
it isn't making religion irrelevant...it is showing its true power and meaning...
Green_Lantern
Mar 2012
#124
Maybe you don't--and that's OK. Just don't make your "we" universal nt
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#130
Come on. You don't have the foggiest idea what I do to confront creationists.
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#139
If I mentioned what I have written, it would bring down you know what.
Thats my opinion
Mar 2012
#144
No, I'm asking you where you are confronting the creationists and fundies and how.
trotsky
Mar 2012
#145