Would You Change Your Religious Beliefs?
If indesputible proof was found definitively proving or disproving the existence of God, would you change your beliefs? If you were an atheist/agnostic/irreligious, would you become religious? If you were an Evangelical Christian, would you become an atheist?
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It's no longer a 'belief' if it's proven to be absolutely true. It's a fact. If you stare something in the face and deny its existence something is seriously wrong with you. Yeah, if there was 100% concrete proof of a certain religion being true then I guess I wouldn't really have a choice. Side: yes
I'd like to agree with you, but there are certain cases where people willfully ignore evidence in preference of religious ideals. Evolution is the prime example. I'd imagine if someone invented a time machine tomorrow, that would let an individual witness a million of years of evolution instantly, you'd still have doubters who'd brush it off as "the devil trying to confuse them". Side: yes
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Sure, I've done it before. I went from being a Roman Catholic to being a Jehovah's Witness (I may have knocked on your door once ;). I was going to become Jewish once (I mean, they let Sammy Davis Jr. in so they'll let just about anyone in, right?) except that there was this small issue about a delicate operation and I was like, "uh..., No!" :) Side: yes
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Not fundamentally but the Religion itself, yes. That is to say I believe more in the Bible than any religion has ever taught me. Should I find a religion that suited me better, yes, I would change. I live by the Ten Commandments, The Golden Rule and the teachings of Jesus. These are things I cannot argue with for they bring out the very best in me. Side: yes
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Just to play the devil's advocate, I'll point out that the majority of the world's population holds some sort of religious conviction, even if the specifics of those convictions differ wildly. To this extent, I'd argue that something about the nature of religion helps people cope with stress, and that giving up those beliefs, even in the face of religion, might not be wise. Side: No
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I used to be a roman catholic, but never saw change, i later met the true God and became a christian and thats when things really started to change. My life changed, i understood Gods love for me and how jesus suffered in order to save me and well right now i think ive actually found what i needed. Praise Jesus Side: No
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