Posted by TylerJ on April 9, 2006, at 13:59:16
In reply to Re: why not, posted by john berk on April 9, 2006, at 12:10:45
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> I like how Pcychopharmacon expressed it, "why not"!! i'm sure most have heard of "Pascals Wager", if you live a decent life, and beleive in God, and God does exist, you've gained everything, if he doesn't, you still have lived a good life. [i belive that is the premise].
> I choose now to beleive in God, after many years of flirting with atheism, and shunning religous practice, I thought the constrictions of an early catholic upbringing were the cause of all my woes, most certainly my ocd.
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> but i just personally now need a beleif in a "higher power, for me random chaos and a Godless universe are much more difficult to comprehend, than a creator who brought forth beauty such as my niece, Emily, who i love unconditionally with my whole heart. even if i beleive just for her sake, i feel good. i know that sounds naive, but it is from my heart.
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> I think alot of mistrust, and preduice has come from organized religion, no doubt, but i choose to beleive, and i think it helps put my ego in proper perspective, and it gives me much needed stability...john [also i always loved the story of Jesus, even at my most non-religous times]
>John,
I also think my upbringing in the Catholic Church and stern mother is a huge reason i developed ocd, everything was a sin-even if you just thought about it. And my mom would always say, "God's going to punish you for that young man." So untrue...I developed a mental picture of a mean god, much like my mother, who was watching my every move and thought just ready to punish me. Now, I know that's not true of course, I believe God is Love, always accepting and loving us with the ultimate unconditional love!Tyler
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