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Originally posted by johnny:
I never understood why people feel the need to believe in a higher being anyway.
1.Do they think it makes them better persons ?
2.And am i a lesser person because i refuse to pray to a god ?
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I can only speak for myself, but my answer to 1 and 2 is no. My faith in Jesus includes the realisation that all of us are imperfect. It gives me an acceptance of my imperfection because I'm made this way, forgiven and loved regardless.
The need to believe? I wouldn't call it that. "What is gained from my faith" may be better. In which case I have gained:
Inner peace.
Inspiration.
Enhanced relationships with others.
Positive perception and outlook.
Love.
Coping mechanisms.
Increased ability to change and grow as an individual.
Psychological balance.
Health.
Increased appreciation of the earth, history, science. nature and art.
Creative energy.
Specific increases in abilities at various times, to meet specific challenges.
Now, I realise someone could gain all those things without God. What I am saying is that my faith in God has given ME those things. Without it I (not speaking for anyone else) would not have gained those things to the level I have.
In my life God has given me everything, so I choose to give it back.