[InOne]

Originally Posted by angus58

I do not believe in organised religion despite being brought up as a Roman Catholic and I see no point in rituals, ceremonies, or a clerical hierarchy which puts other men in the way of my commune with God (if there is one). I suppose you could say I live my life according to one principle "Do unto others as you would be done by" which I think just about covers all bases. This principle is not unique to Christianity, so I would answer that I tend to favour the concept of there being a God, but I am not a Christian per se.

Why do you feel there needs to be a God?

[Angus]

Originally Posted by InOne

Why do you feel there needs to be a God?

I wouldn't go so far as to say there needs to be a God, I just lean more towards that viewpoint simply because of inexplicable and, dare I say it, spiritual events I have experienced during my life.

I studied Psychology for my degree, which I found to be a fascinating and multi-faceted discipline although based on the supposition that all human beings can be categorised, stereotyped, pigeon-holed and neatly filed under convenient labels (again the irresistible need for human beings to create order in a chaotic and often pointless existence). However, my unique life experiences have influenced and informed my belief systems, and what is logical and axiomatic to me may not necessarily be viewed as such by someone with different life experiences.

[InOne]

Originally Posted by angus58

I wouldn't go so far as to say there needs to be a God, I just lean more towards that viewpoint simply because of inexplicable and, dare I say it, spiritual events I have experienced during my life.

I studied Psychology for my degree, which I found to be a fascinating and multi-faceted discipline although based on the supposition that all human beings can be categorised, stereotyped, pigeon-holed and neatly filed under convenient labels (again the irresistible need for human beings to create order in a chaotic and often pointless existence). However, my unique life experiences have influenced and informed my belief systems, and what is logical and axiomatic to me may not necessarily be viewed as such by someone with different life experiences.

Ahhhh right, well I guess you can't go against personal experience. I guess living by the golden rule is all you really need. Shame not a lot of people follow it though.