Why do you believe in G-d?

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by hidayah

I guess, what I'm saying is, I think, therefore He Is.

Does that make sense?

It makes wonderful sense Hidayah and now I am berating myself for not thinking or saying the same thing.

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

Like all things, I would say, wormfood is not wormfood forever is it? So, I don't mean to be trite, but does wormfood and renewal have to be mutually exclusive?

If you are an athiest then no, I would think it is one big cycle of life, with each generation of creatures supporting the life of the next. Only a guess as I am not an athiest.

Originally Posted by Snoopy

BTW, as a fan, do you know that Mr P. is a supporter of the BHA?

I wasn't aware of this but thinking about it this is not such a big surprise, given such books as Small gods, Reaper Man and Mort. There is a bizarre amount of sense in his books and he has an amazing ability to 'see' human foibles.

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Muslimwoman

If you are an athiest then no, I would think it is one big cycle of life, with each generation of creatures supporting the life of the next. Only a guess as I am not an athiest.

I don't know as I am (tricky things labels; well for me at least) but all gardeners, theists included, need compost for their roses.

s.

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by hidayah

Descartes said, Cogito, ergo sum (I think, therefore I am)

He did, but is it true?

Alternatively:

There is a physical-psycho-socio-linguistic process called "I", therefore I think.

Not as snappy as Descartes, I agree!

s.

[Impqueen]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

BTW, as a fan, do you know that Mr P. is a supporter of the BHA?

Interesting.... I have to admit I thought he was Pagan. You learn something new every day...

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by Impqueen

Interesting.... I have to admit I thought he was Pagan. You learn something new every day...

Very true, I just learned that I am destined to be compost for someone's roses (good job I don't believe it or I may be upset).

[Impqueen]

That could be scary....

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Muslimwoman

Very true, I just learned that I am destined to be compost for someone's roses (good job I don't believe it or I may be upset).

If a person is cremated and their ashes are scattered in a garden of remembrance...?

s.

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

I don't know as I am (tricky things labels; well for me at least) but all gardeners, theists included, need compost for their roses.

s.

Sorry snoopy I wasn't using 'you' as in you personally. Perhaps I should have said if a person is an athiest.

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

If a person is cremated and their ashes are scattered in a garden of remembrance...?

s.

I am not allowed to be cremated I am Muslim

Oh no I am bound to be offending some champion rose growers now.....

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Muslimwoman

I am not allowed to be cremated I am Muslim

Oh no I am bound to be offending some champion rose growers now.....

Sorry MW I also didn't mean you personally. Eeeeh, it's a complicated business. You know, talking and that.

s.

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

Sorry MW I also didn't mean you personally. Eeeeh, it's a complicated business. You know, talking and that.

s.

Can you imagine how long our posts would get if we had to explain all the people we are not referring to LOL

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Muslimwoman

Can you imagine how long our posts would get if we had to explain all the people we are not referring to LOL

You talking to me?

s.

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

You talking to me?

s.

Absolutely not, I wouldn't dare, just a huge generalisation, honest - for which I apologise. It does show you what a minefield conversation can be without facial expression and tone of voice. I wonder how blind people cope?

[wil]

Why do I believe in G-d?

While I've wandered in my belief systems and understandings, they've all been G-d based. I've got friends and associates that are atheists...but I can't actually understand how.

I really don't see how there is a choice.