Does it matter what we believe?

[Trailblazer]

This thought just came into my mind today.
I already have my own answer to this question but I want to see what others think before I present my answer.

Does it matter what you believe religiously/about God?

If so, why does it matter?
If not, why doesn't it matter?

This has to be the shortest OP that @Trailblazer has ever posted.

 

[JustGeorge]

This thought just came into my mind today.
I already have my own answer to this question but I want to see what others think before I present my answer.

Does it matter what we believe religiously/about God?

If so, why does it matter?
If not, why doesn't it matter?

This has to be the shortest OP that @Trailblazer has ever posted.

Matter to whom? About what?

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

If it effects your anctions and interactions, yes.

 

[Trailblazer]

Matter to whom?

To the person who believes.

About what?

What they believe according to their religion or what they believe about God if they have no religion.

 

[Jimmy]

I think it matters for some. I think they spend a lot of time searching for the truth through contemplation and soul-searching because knowing the mysteries of life is important to them. Then I would imagine there are some who don’t give it much thought. I’m not exactly sure why they don’t. Maybe they don’t find it interesting enough to pursue or whatever the reason may be. Also believing what others believe gives us a sense of camaraderie and a safe place where one can share their faith.

 

[JustGeorge]

To the person who believes.

Well, what I believe matters to me.

What others believes matters to me, too. Though, it isn't because I want to change it. I like to learn about people.

 

[Trailblazer]

I think it matters for some. I think they spend a lot of time searching for the truth through contemplation and soul-searching because knowing the mysteries of life is important to them. Then I would imagine there are some who don’t give it much thought. I’m not exactly sure why they don’t. Maybe they don’t find it interesting enough to pursue or whatever the reason may be.

I agree that it should matter to people what they believe and they should search for truth, but when I said 'matter' I meant does it matter once they have a religious belief/belief about God, whether they are an atheist or a believer.

I asked: Does it matter what we believe religiously/about God?
Think in terms of how that belief would affect us personally.
I am not going to say any more than that right now because that might give my answer away.

 

[Jimmy]

I agree that it should matter to people what they believe and they should search for truth, but when I said 'matter' I meant does it matter once they have a religious belief/belief about God, whether they are an atheist or a believer.

I asked: Does it matter what we believe religiously/about God?
Think in terms of how that belief would affect us personally.
I am not going to say any more than that right now because that might give my answer away.

Well Personally, I find great joy in knowing Jesus as my savior and through him receiving the greatest gift of everlasting life. So in turn I could say that they will never know that joy but on the other hand, I don’t think they care. Who knows, maybe they’ve found another path to everlasting life which they believe whole heartedly.

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

well, of course what I believe matters to me.

But I'm also interested in what others believe...

Actually, not so much about what they believe as about what their experiences have been. And then maybe about what they believe in the context of what they have experienced.

 

[Trailblazer]

Well, what I believe matters to me.

Why?

What others believes matters to me, too. Though, it isn't because I want to change it. I like to learn about people.

This OP was not supposed to be about what other people believe.

What I meant was....
Does it matter what you believe religiously/about God?

Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
I should change my OP to reflect that.
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What others believes matters to me, too but not because I want to change it. It matters to me because I think some beliefs are detrimental to individuals and to society.

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

What I meant was....
Does it matter what you believe religiously/about God?

Of course. I want my beliefs to be consistent with what I do, or vice versa.

Over my life, I have 'believed' many things, some of which I no longer believe, and some I did not believe before. I endeavor to make sure my beliefs and actions are congruent.

I am not at all sure I'm getting the nubbin of your gist with this question...

 

[Trailblazer]

well, of course what I believe matters to me.

But I'm also interested in what others believe...

Actually, not so much about what they believe as about what their experiences have been. And then maybe about what they believe in the context of what they have experienced.

I am less interested in what others believe than in what I believe since I am only accountable to God for what I believe, not for what other people believe.

The main reason I am interested in what other people believe is because I think certain beliefs are detrimental to those individuals and to society as a whole. I am not looking to change their beliefs but I will speak out against them and explain why I think they are false when I have a chance.

 

[Trailblazer]

Well Personally, I find great joy in knowing Jesus as my savior and through him receiving the greatest gift of everlasting life. So in turn I could say that they will never know that joy but on the other hand, I don’t think they care. Who knows, maybe they’ve found another path to everlasting life which they believe whole heartedly.

Well Personally, I find great joy in knowing Jesus as my savior and through him receiving the greatest gift of everlasting life, but I also find great joy in knowing that Baha'u'llah is the return of Christ and the Promised One of all ages. So in turn I could say that they will never know that joy but on the other hand, I don’t think that most people care.

 

[Link]

This thought just came into my mind today.
I already have my own answer to this question but I want to see what others think before I present my answer.

Does it matter what you believe religiously/about God?

If so, why does it matter?
If not, why doesn't it matter?

This has to be the shortest OP that @Trailblazer has ever posted.

Salam

Since the journey is to God, if you are making things about him, you aren't seeing the real being, but imagining one, which is not same as recognition and realization and looking at the real being.

Since the destination is towards God and morality is emanation from him, not believing the truth about God, means you are deviating and running towards a false sky of false jinn and since ascension is a straight path, those paths only lead downward and away from God.

Polytheists tend to believe in the Jinn and their skies, while atheists, are oblivious to everything unseen.

God has made his face and light the way towards honor, dignity, blessings, tranquility, and goodness. The consequence is if we turn away from it, we become lowest of the low, having the highest potential to start off with.

The Jinn have some light, but they mix it with falsehood, their skies have some tint of beauty, but it's more ugly when you recognize the truth, and the polytheists will say "indeed we were in error when we equated you with the lord of the worlds".

 

[Balthazzar]

This thought just came into my mind today.
I already have my own answer to this question but I want to see what others think before I present my answer.

Does it matter what you believe religiously/about God?

If so, why does it matter?
If not, why doesn't it matter?

This has to be the shortest OP that @Trailblazer has ever posted.

It could prevent a person from acknowledging what is true, in which case that aspect of belief would matter but that's natural, to be ignorant of things. To me, it's a process of gaining and increasing our understanding about life or becoming complacent and leaning on our present day understanding only.

I equate God with life, containing both the pleasant and unpleasant aspects of life within the substance of life, which I view to be God. That's my belief. Does all this matter? To me, yes ... to others who view it differntly, very likely not.

 

[Trailblazer]

Of course. I want my beliefs to be consistent with what I do, or vice versa.
I endeavor to make sure my beliefs and actions are congruent.

Same here.

I am not at all sure I'm getting the nubbin of your gist with this question...

The answer is related to why I think it matters what I believe, why I think it is so important, but I don't want to give my answer away yet.
I want to see what others say first.

 

[JustGeorge]

Why?

This OP was not supposed to be about what other people believe.

What I meant was....
Does it matter what you believe religiously/about God?

It matters only to me, really. Perhaps a few close friends.

Why do my beliefs matter to me? They help me make choices about what to do with life.

 

[Revoltingest]

This thought just came into my mind today.
I already have my own answer to this question but I want to see what others think before I present my answer.

Does it matter what you believe religiously/about God?

If so, why does it matter?
If not, why doesn't it matter?

This has to be the shortest OP that @Trailblazer has ever posted.

It matters because some beliefs cause stress,
which leads to poorer health, & other maladies.
Just ask @Shadow Wolf about how religious beliefs
(hers & of others) affected her life as a young'n.

My beliefs are stress free.

 

[Trailblazer]

Since the destination is towards God and morality is emanation from him, not believing the truth about God, means you are deviating and running towards a false sky of false jinn and since ascension is a straight path, those paths only lead downward and away from God.

Well said.

 

[Trailblazer]

It could prevent a person from acknowledging what is true, in which case that aspect of belief would matter

I think that is a really important reason why it matters what one believes because if a person has a false belief it prevents them from knowing the truth.

but that's natural, to be ignorant of things.

Yes it is but some things we are ignorant of are more important than others, Imo.

To me, it's a process of gaining and increasing our understanding about life or becoming complacent and leaning on our present day understanding only.

The same holds true for me.

I equate God with life, containing both the pleasant and unpleasant aspects of life within the substance of life, which I view to be God. That's my belief.

That is similar to my belief about God.

Does all this matter? To me, yes ... to others who view it differntly, very likely not.

Your personal belief most likely does not matter to anyone else unless you are very close to that person, like if you are married, but even then, religious beliefs are very personal and should be respected.