I have been around this board long enough to have seen more then a few discussions and arguments regarding spirituality and religion. I have seen zealots on both sides argue their point vehemently to the point of insults, threats, suspension and bannings. I find the whole situation sad and usually I stay the heck out of it cause it makes my head spin and sometimes my blood boil.
So, I have a question. What is wrong with just believing? What is wrong with believing in something that you can not prove with an absolute? I started thinking about this when I posted in the "angels" thread about believing in angels because it made me feel closer to those I had lost.
What is really wrong with that? Why is it that some people need to have things "proven" while others base things on belief. What is wrong with just believing in something that makes you feel more secure with why things are in the world and where you will end up when it is all said and done?
So, I have a question. What is wrong with just believing? What is wrong with believing in something that you can not prove with an absolute? I started thinking about this when I posted in the "angels" thread about believing in angels because it made me feel closer to those I had lost.
What is really wrong with that? Why is it that some people need to have things "proven" while others base things on belief. What is wrong with just believing in something that makes you feel more secure with why things are in the world and where you will end up when it is all said and done?