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Do you think human nature is ruining the world?

This is a question you really have to think about. I think quite a lot, more than I should, perhaps. Yet there are so many questions I come up with that I "think" are worth "thinking" about.
The other day, I was extremely overwhelmed by a woman who, not forcefully, tried to convince me that there is a god. Unfortunately, I am convinced otherwise. At the least, I was very upset afterwards.
I was thinking about how we as a human race, excuse my thought pattern, will never see eye to eye because we are so set in our ways. ( ! ! ! ) This can ruin the human race through argument, through disagreement, through fighting, killing. This upsets me so much that I can't even really think too much about it or I'll ruin myself as we know it.
My friend told me that without light, there can be no darkness. That is true, but I see so much overpowering darkness that the light is quickly dimming!. . . I really need someone to help me on this.
Do you see my agony? Is there anyone who truly sees this phenomenon? It seems like everyone I know has a strong belief in god or in some higher power but me. Basically, I'm alone, and I'm crying out for help...Thank you for your reply.

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Permalink Reply by nalini on December 22, 2008 at 5:33pm: Hello Allie, I'm a follower of a faith that does not believe in a creator god in charge of our lives, and I've been approached by missionaries who try to prove that there is such a god, and on very stupid grounds too. I often just listen because i don't like to pick arguments, and also because I feel sorry for this sales reps for god, but when they offer to baptize me, I tell them I'm not interested. Then, they threaten! So much for holiness!
You probably live in a country that predominantly believe in such a god. It can really get to the boiling point when they want to rub their belief on you, I agree. It's ok for anybody to hold any belief but rubbing it on others just shows the degree of decency. A friend in Australia said, there are even youth clubs, where they try to limit friendships with other students who hold different views.
There are millions of people who do not believe in a god or some other power ruling over us. There are ancient doctrines that emphasize on one's own power in one's salvation or making life better. And in this country, those who believe in creator god are trying so hard to destroy one such faith. They "buy" poor people with jobs or some donation, and then force them to accept their god. They don't stop at that; they get these poor people to flush the statues/religious symbols of their previous faith in the toilet; they print the picture of this other religious leader/symbols on under wear, toilet tissue, biscuits etc, or use such names for places like pubs to disgrace that other religion. Yes, it can be really frustrating when one has to handle them on a daily basis. The problem is not in having different views, but in not respecting others' views and the other person's right to hold any view.
Turn to Asia-you'll find faiths different from what your colleagues there believe. Not only that, there are people who do not believe in any religion, but are still much better than those who do! Believe me, you are not alone!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by lost gemini on December 24, 2008 at 10:32pm: It seems to me all this darkness leads to humans destroying themselves eventually. way to much evil in the place of leadership threw most of us will follow without realizing it. Sometimes it may even seem good; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by b on January 30, 2009 at 3:45am: it seems ehat you are overwhelmed by the conflict in yr own mind. It doesnt seem that your athiest beliefs are as strong as you would like to believe otherwise why get harrassed.
Human beings are selfish thats our first and foremost trait second we need approval and bonding we have so done to feel secure. we bond to cultures or religions or faith to unite ourselves with something any thing that will bring solace and self righteousness. does it matter which god you believe in or that you dont. who is it that you are, what do you need to be what roles do YOU have fill. these questions are far easier to find answers to......for now
as for conflict bw religious cults its really not about that. What it is about is world domination and how people who can will always twist facts and minds to achieve their personal goals. After all cant think of a single religion which is not pro peace and tolerance.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by LowYenSoom on January 31, 2009 at 1:57pm: everything will stop when the world end... sometimes, human r selfish,ignoring others.but we can change it. try to not see things in a single angle, as the earth is round.You may find a new world.

I've been in ur condition.About a year ago, a group of people find me,if im not mistaken is Jehovah's Witness, asking me to join and start preaching.But, im not affected.This is because i think what they say deeply, analyse their word with logical thinking.I start to realize the important of understanding among people, with different belief.no one can affect us unless we want to.Try to listen more, with your mind,try to understand more.You will see what you really want.

p/s Be who you are, not what they ask.You are not them, they are not you. Use your wisdom, it a sword, which cut through the illusion and guide you throughout your life.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kimberly on February 14, 2009 at 6:40pm: Excuse my bluntness, but if your convictions were firm in there being no God, would you be having this turmoil? Perhaps your subconscience is dueling with that which you are conscious of. Just a thought. The mind is a very powerful tool, and it works in mysterious ways.

I, too, find it rather disturbing that people seem to have the tendency to attempt to force personal beliefs, esp. concerning religion, onto others who don't share those opinions. I do believe in God, but my version of Him doesn't fit any textbook religion; mine is a very personal and individual relationship.
Are you familiar with M. Scott Peck? In one of his Less Traveled books, he describes the stages of spiritual growth. The first is chaotic/antisocial (no spirituality). Stage 2 begins with the need of an institution for governance. The third stage is skepticism of all that you've learned. The final stage is perceiving a kind of cohesion beneath the surface of things, a balance. I would add to that that it may be a repetitious cycle. It has been for me. I think the results are dependent on how deep we search. If we only skim the top for the answers, we'll only get a fraction of the truth.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Allie on March 29, 2009 at 6:51am: Thank you very much for replying. I apologize for not getting back to you until now. I haven't kept up with my posts. I think the turmoil inside me is from wishing to believe but not being a believer. I really want to believe, but the facts do not add up. People tell me that you just have to have faith, but I always need the answers, proof. That is a downfall I do believe. I agree that the mind works in mysterious ways. There are many things about the mind that many will not agree on. I witnessed this actually a few minutes ago with my friends. i will most likely post a question on it. Thank you for suggesting M. Scott Peck. I will do my homework and look him up. Thank you again for your reflections. I will most definately think about it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by swe on April 1, 2009 at 2:22pm: Hey, Allie... I don't know what exactly God is. And sometimes i'm frighten too much by the things people do to other people. Sometimes i'm too tired to see/to ask the light behind all the darkness. It's really terrible to think about all this. Who knows... maybe the right decision is to proceed by the light and not to think about the darkness too much. Not to ignore it of course; but also not to allow it to deplete your batteries. And maybe we should think about people and not about God. Keep trying to enlarge the light with all of your own deeds, nothing else matters - maybe that's the only way, not easy one but still a way which gives us enough strength in return.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Allissa on April 1, 2009 at 6:11pm: I think its so easy for people who grow up in religious families to influence there children, On what to believe, no one shoule tell you what to believe. Me personally i do believe in god. But sometimes people can be overwhelming with there own opinions on what is what. I think maybe your faith, or just LIFE is testing you. Maybe its so you can Grow and become a better person, it all really depends on whats going on in your personal life... so i can't really help you, all i can do is give a "slight" opinion, or advise for you.

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Permalink Reply by LUIS on April 8, 2009 at 7:41pm: Hi Allie.

If there is a God exists lucifer, if there is heaven hell, I like to be realistic and see things in a human sense, for example religious beliefs out of evil where there is justice, there are times when one feels alone and nobody is doing anything to make this world but we are aware that everything has a time and form, and we must respect what he has given us life.

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Permalink Reply by Uriel on December 21, 2009 at 12:59am: All our collective actions for the sake of technology and easy life contributes to the destruction of the world we live in. We think of modernization, from industrialization to super technology all in the expense of nature. That is the price of development.

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