I didn’t downvote you. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Out of curiosity, what were/are some of the “complex, unverifiable elements in religion” that your mother believed? You don’t have to believe me but most of my (remaining adult) family members are all STEM-related leaders in their fields, including civil engineers, atmospheric scientists, mathematicians, etc. Additionally, those same leaders are reiki practitioners, astral projectors, nature healers, and psychics, and are involved in other less grounded “science-ish” fields. Generally, most of us are religious (but definitely not all “Christian”) and rely on faith-based religious ideas to grow spiritually. Being grounded in facts doesn’t mean you can’t be religious. Interestingly enough, the family members who were not religious have died off the past few years due to substance abuse, depression, faith in “experts”, etc. Faith grounds and guides our decisions. As I mentioned earlier, I believe the church today is not in line with God’s teachings and we no longer attend church. I view my family as the church and it is my responsibility to guide the younger members of the family in real science (STEM), God’s teachings, and where those two areas intertwine.
I can acknowledge that aspects of my religious beliefs are difficult to prove and are faith-based. That’s what religion and faith are, God even acknowledges this. We can’t be 100% grounded in the established sciences and stop there. We are on a conspiracies forum because we are seeking more that isn’t widely accepted, understood, proveable, etc. But there is scientific proof that God does indeed exist, Biblical event confirmation also exists. We are told lies from a very young age to deny God’s creation, to deny spiritual healing and growth. Why
do you think that is? Your enemies believe in spiritual warfare and dark forces, those are faith-based ideas. I think it’s wise to acknowledge their beliefs and to counteract them with truth, good will, and light. Also, fuck our enemies because Christ is King. Our grandparent’s religion and church were too simple-minded and kind to those who want to cause harm to good people.
From my perspective, the Bible and God cannot be disproven and, from my years on this Earth, there has to be more to life than just living, dying and that’s it.
I didn’t downvote you. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Out of curiosity, what were/are some of the “complex, unverifiable elements in religion” that your mother believed? You don’t have to believe me but most of my (remaining adult) family members are all STEM-related leaders in their fields, including civil engineers, atmospheric scientists, mathematicians, etc. Additionally, those same leaders are reiki practitioners, astral projectors, nature healers, and psychics, and are involved in other less grounded “science-ish” fields. Generally, most of us are religious (but definitely not all “Christian”) and rely on faith-based religious ideas to grow spiritually. Being grounded in facts doesn’t mean you can’t be religious. Interestingly enough, the family members who were not religious have died off the past few years due to substance abuse, depression, faith in “experts”, etc. Faith grounds and guides our decisions. As I mentioned earlier, I believe the church today is not in line with God’s teachings and we no longer attend church. I view my family as the church and it is my responsibility to guide the younger members of the family in real science (STEM), God’s teachings, and where those two areas intertwine.
I can acknowledge that aspects of my religious beliefs are difficult to prove and are faith-based. That’s what religion and faith are, God even acknowledges this. We can’t be 100% grounded in the established sciences and stop there. We are on a conspiracies forum because we are seeking more that isn’t widely accepted, understood, proveable, etc. But there is scientific proof that God does indeed exist, Biblical event confirmation also exists. We are told lies from a very young age to deny God’s creation, to deny spiritual healing and growth. Why do you think that is? Your enemies believe in spiritual warfare and dark forces, those are faith-based ideas. I think it’s wise to acknowledge their beliefs and to counteract them with truth, good will, and light. Also, fuck our enemies because Christ is King. Our grandparent’s religion and church were too simple-minded and kind to those who want to cause harm to good people.
From my perspective, the Bible and God cannot be disproven and, from my years on this Earth, there has to be more to life than just living, dying and that’s it.
Just my 2c.