Is it possible to believe in God without religion?

Question

Also Atheists. Clocks ticking. You still haven't answered my question in 8 years already i have been waiting. How does a small point of energy 'Singularity' know how to make complex creations? Just admit it.

It was programmed, created, designed, to do. Yeah. Whatever. You won't answer anyways. Just dummies. Typical.

Anyways. Thanks for the people that answered the first question.

Answer 1

Without organised religion, yes. But belief in God is still a religious belief.



Some people seem to think that they have rejected "religion" in favour of forming "a personal relationship" with God or with Jesus. And someone came up with "No religion, know God; know religion, no God", "Know God Know Life, No God No Life" and "No God, no peace; know God, know peace", which I suppose are somewhat catchy.



However, for me religion means beliefs relating to the supernatural, and any behaviour associated with those beliefs. So despite what they say, as far as I can see they also have a religion even though they deny it.



There are some sects or denominations that call themselves "Non-Denominational". But...if it makes them happy...



As regards the sub-question, although our instinct impels us to impart reasons to things around us, usually that they're here for our benefit in some way, that doesn't necessarily mean that there really is a reason. We probably all have the same sense of awe and wonder, since we're part of the same species. I just don't project that onto a mythical supernatural being.



I don't think the world or the universe or time or space or life or us were created. Nor was there any purpose. And there might never have been such a thing as Nothing, although Stephen Hawking explains how particles/waves can spontaneously come into existence in his book The Grand Design, and Lawrence Krauss has also written a book called A Universe From Nothing.



The universe formed following expansion and opening up of some spatial dimensions; and research is seeking answers about how the universe was some billionths of a second after the "big bang", notably the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.



We might have to continue to have the humility to admit that we don't know everything for a very long time - perhaps forever; and I prefer this instead of hanging onto the kind of pride that won't admit we don't know it all and invokes supernatural beings, which I don't consider plausible.



Now we understand so many more concepts of how nature works, such as space-time, expanding finite but unbounded universe, Big Bang, evolution, quantum mechanics, and so much more. But the Genesis attempt at explaining how the world came into being, and why people have to work to survive and suffer illness and death, was a step on the road to reaching today's knowledge. And today's knowledge will be a step on the way to future understanding for which we may not have concepts today.

Answer 2

“Is it possible to believe in God without religion?”

There is no rational, evidence-based reason to believe in any deity; therefore, believing in a god without participating in any formal religious group is a matter of personal choice. There are some who think that there must have been some entity that started the universe but does not make any further interventions in the universe or humans’ lives. They are referred to as deists.



“Also Atheists.(sic.) Clocks ticking.(sic) You still haven't answered my question in 8 years already i (sic.) have been waiting (sic.). How does a small point of energy 'Singularity' know how to make complex creations? Just admit it.”

You have wasted eight years asking the wrong people. I am an atheist; however, I am not a physicist. I do not feel qualified to respond to this question. You need to be aware that atheism does not equal science. Atheists come from all walks of life. The people who are best qualified to answer your question are physicists. They would answer your question very well. There is a physics board here on Y!A where you could pose this question. I anticipate you would not wait eight days for an answer.

Answer 3

Im so sorry, didn't Epicurus answer both of your questions around 300BCE?



Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?

Then he is not omnipotent.

Is he able, but not willing?

Then he is malevolent.

Is he both able and willing?

Then whence cometh evil?

Is he neither able nor willing?

Then why call him God?



More over as an atheist I have no belief in god, I do not make claims regards how the universe came into being. Even with your own definition of "your god (I'm not defining a deity I don't believe in)", how did your god come into being? You only have two real options:

1) I don't know. This leaves you in a position of not knowing how a being who created something you don't understand came into being - it would be simpler (and more truthful) to just acknowledge we don't understand how the universe came into being.

2) It's always existed, which as time is a property of the physical universe is problematic. Also if you claim that your god has always existed then the simpler answer to the existence of the universe would be that something that is now our universe has in some for or another always existed.



After 8 years (you claim), you have still to grasp the concept that:

I don't know, does not not mean goddidit!

Answer 4

I don't think so. The primary definition of "Religion" is the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. So if you believe in a god--that's a religion. The only question is--is it an established religion of one of your own making?



With regards to your second question, I have no doubt that you've received answers--you just don't like the answers. The true answer is that we simply do not know yet. We do not know all the answers to every single question. But just because we don't know something should not be an excuse to turn to an ancient superstition. "AHA! You don't know!! Therefore my God-belief must be the answer!!" NOT! At one time we didn't know what the sun was either. Well obviously that meant it had to be a god! Right?

Answer 5

Yes some people can admit that religion is a jumble of false assertions, with no basis in reality. But they try to keep the idea of gods when is obviusly a product of the human imagination, nothing else the thousand gods available and ieven those in the myth section should be proof enough.. for anyone

You answer was already answered but just are not capable to admit it, dont worry we understand.





Name calling and insults is all you got to show about your imaginary friends?.. typical.

"What a waste of life you are"...Why because we don´t waste time of our lifes worshiping something that we honestly dont believe is real?... That only show how a good spirit you are.. dont you?



It has to be something intelligent..Really?...well if you and your brain are made in his image,intelligent will not be the word you should use....



You just can't prove you are intelligent, if you can't grasp the simple concept that cosmology or biology or any Science got nothing to do with my honest unbelieve in invisible friends...if you need to make religions for them or call them gods is not my problem.

Answer 6

HOW ABOUT STARTING WITH is it possible to believe in the true God without the Bible? This with powerful reasoning as stated:



*** w88 2/1 p. 4 Who Wrote the Bible? ***

“What a grand book! Stranger than its contents for me is its manner of expression, where the word becomes virtually a natural product like a tree, like a flower, like the sea, like the stars, like man himself. It sprouts, it flows, it shines, it laughs, one knows not how, one knows not why, one finds everything so completely natural. It is truly God’s Word, in contrast to other books that testify of only human wisdom.”—The 19th-century German poet and journalist Heinrich Heine’s comments about the Bible.



*** w96 12/1 p. 17 par. 10 Youths Who Remember Their Creator ***

The German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe noted: “The greater the intellectual progress of [a people], the more fully possible will it also become to employ the Bible both as the foundation and as the instrument of education.”



*** jd chap. 1 p. 5 par. 3 Jehovah’s Messages for Then and Now ***

English author Charles Dickens noted about the Bible: “It is the best book that ever was or will be known in the world . . . because it teaches you the best lessons by which any human creature . . . can possibly be guided"



IT IS VERY POSSIBLE TO BELIEVE in the True God without false religion



*** tp chap. 3 pp. 22-23 par. 2 Are the World’s Religions Giving the Right Lead? ***

And as the Chicago Tribune stated: “Every major religion preaches peace and brotherhood and mercy, yet some of the cruellest and most intolerant repressions in history have been committed in the name of God.”30 With such historical facts in mind, newspaper editor C. L. Sulzberger appropriately asks: “Disagreeable as the subject may be, should it not be realized that in addition to other causes—imperialism, racism, militarism—religion has developed into a persistently greater threat to human life?”31



*** tp chap. 3 p. 23 par. 4 Are the World’s Religions Giving the Right Lead? ***

Yet the worst slaughters of all have occurred right in the heart of Christendom. As an editorial in the Waterloo Courier of Iowa declared: “Nor have Christians ever been squeamish about waging wars on other Christians. If they had been, most of the liveliest wars in Europe would never have occurred. . . . World Wars I and II, which set the all-time records for Christians killing Christians, could never have occurred.”32



MORE.........

Answer 7

Yes it is possible to believe in God without religion



But acknowledging God's existence doesn't get us into heaven, it is repenting from sin and placing our faith in Jesus Christ that guarantees us eternal life as promised by God

Answer 8

You basically are asking about quantum physics. You are not open to hear answers about this yet and probably never will be.



Why SHOULD we answer you? You're just a closed minded pinhead who, if presented with every answer to every question on earth you would still CHOSE to remain blind. If you can't ask an intelligent, open minded question then as all fakey Christians, you get what you deserve. NOTHING.

Answer 9

Is It POSSIBLE to Believe in God without Religion ?



Two clarifications What do you define God as ( The christian religion has the following NAMES for their gods Jesus Holy ghost /Spirit and God) So when you type "God" are you talking about "A" god or the Christian "God"



What is your Definition of Religion? the Dictionary says more than one definition #1 a belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power as in a personal god # 2 an ORGANIZED system of beliefs and world view that definition would include secular where there is no Deity as in some forms of Buddhism they follow the teachings of Buddha who is not defined as a god . just enlightened But Buddhism is organized world view



So if its your own god concept without organized systems , the minute you organize it as in you get others to join you in your belief . you have to define the god and assert that others must accept your definition , you have projected a belief system with dictating a deity or world view or belief system what god they have to accept or guidelines



The answer is you need to Define Religion , and god and if it is personal or are you accepting a dictated god concept .



So the answer is dependent on what you assert your definitions are . Its about your word salad .. You are FREE to believe what ever you wish and call it what you want .



depends who you wish to acknowledge your god If its just yours call it what you want



the second question what is the question you say How is a singular point of energy create complex creations . When did atheist claim that ? Atheist as the term ATHEIST a person who rejects claims of god PERIOD



They make no assertion Their are people who call themselves "Strong Atheist " and make an assertion , but the basic definition is no belief in gods they reject the claim , If your 2nd question if your talking Big Bang . That is science Cosmology not ATHEISM though many atheist accept cosmology and science it does not address gods

its not a VELCRO to atheist though some thieist want to do that its two separate issues its not part of the definition of atheism

science that is a separate group of thing a PERSON accepts



RELIGION makes claims their gods are creators That is not sciences Fault religion claims it Science only present their observation identification experimental investigation and theoretical explanations of natural phenomena



If religion perceives the big bang to conflict with their religious claims , that is religions problem not science nor atheist

science has a right to present their theory and explanations , Its odd Religion wants the RIGHT to present their concepts and maintain their right to religion , But many times wants to deny others the same rights of ideas and information , That some how some religions want to assert authority and deny others

Answer 10

By George, I think he's got it. Organized religions were created by men who saw them as ways to profit from man's fear of the unknown.



That inarguable truth does not eliminate the possible that a being or beings beyond our comprehension is repsonsible for the universe.

Answer 11

Religions have nothing to do with God. No religion knows God. If you love humanity and do what God guides you to accomplish for the benefit of humanity, God establishes a father-child relationship with you. God provides for all the needs of his children. God protects his children from danger. God guides them. God honors them. God also rewards them the citizenship of God's kingdom.

Answer 12

Science is 100% evidence based. All evidence of what existed prior to the big bang was destroyed in the big bang, should science apologise for that?

A small point of energy doesn't 'know' anything, all the laws of physics, the cosmological constants and astrophysical equations we have today were written down by SCIENTISTS through OBSERVTION.

Answer 13

Yes! The Sun or Universe can be your 'God'. The possibilities are endless. Do you believe in a goddess?

Answer 14

According to the bible, all man made religions are about to be destroyed

along with all the atheists so that takes care of both your questions.



That does not guarantee your survival. Would you like a bible study?



Jehovah's witness

Answer 15

Since life is infinite, there are infinite possibilities for combinations of energies. It is therefore inevitable that one of these combinations would produce life. We haven't answered your question for 8 years? How about you do some research and find the answers to your own questions.

Answer 16

Yes. Why are these religious questions in jokes and riddles? I believe in a different god, the earth. There is no religion to it. You just live in it and get reincarnated.

Answer 17

The only valid answer is "We do not know", and that the singularity which might not have existed didn't know either. That is in contrast to the religionists who claim to know but do not, and whose creation myth is different from every other creation myth. If you keep asking the same question you will keep getting the same answers, which obviously you do not read.



And by the way, abuse of other persons is

Answer 18

yes you can believe in god with out a man made religion

Answer 19

Oh dear so is it that your teachers failed you? Or that you were unable to understand what you were taught or because you have been indoctrinated by the extremist sects and cults to believe that God was not clever enough to use the big bang, evolution and science as his tools!

Answer 20

You'll have to check with the Flat Earth Society.

Answer 21

Can you prove that complex things came from just a single god and not multiple gods? Sigh, I guess not.

Answer 22

Is it possible to believe in God without religion? Earth is flat; stands on 3 pillars (the Most Holy Trinity); pillars stand on water at zero Kelvin. Zodiac is planetary prison of demons; don't believe in horoscopes or you'll exhibit the traits of the trapped demons. Most thoughts and dreams are from demons; demons never do good. Sleep fully clothed; pray the Jesus prayer. Pray to your guardian angel to have normal sleep. Vyacheslav Krasheninnikov was the last prophet before Enoch and Elijah return to preach against the antichrist. According to Ruski Orthodox Christian Vyacheslav Krasheninnikov: Humans were created about 7525 years ago.



Birds participate in time creation. It's a sin to kill birds. Dinosaurs live under our level. They will get out through sinkholes and lakes. To kill them, go for their nerves. Save the birds; but kill the dinosaurs. First dinosaur will come out of Volga River in Russia. Demons grow human skin (from a sample taken during abduction) and put it on so as to look like us. Demons will invite people to be healed inside their UFOs; those who go will be like zombies after. Gov't provides demons with diamonds and allows demons to abduct people. If you're being abducted, slowly pray the Jesus prayer.



Don't panic. Demons use diamonds and souls to power their UFO craft. The bigger the diamond, the more it lasts. Demons have 4 UFO bases: 1)Moon 2)Inside fake mountain Kailash in Tibet 3)In lake Baikal in Russia 4)In Atlantis which is underneath the Mariana Trench in Pacific Ocean. There are no aliens. Nobody lives on other planets. Airplanes that go down are hit by demons because they need the airspace to fight Jesus. Antichrist is pale with red eyes. He's possessed by Satan since he's 12 years old. He flies. He wears gloves to hide long nails. He's surrounded by demons who appear as angels of light.



Don't go into a UFO to be healed by demons. 666 is given by isotope rays on wrist or forehead when people stretch hands to receive small plastic grey card with no name on it (World Passport). Police will microchip and isotope ray people on highways. Food stores will isotope ray people too. Antichrist will also release prisoners to mark people. Reject 666 at all cost. If you're about to be marked, pray the Jesus prayer. Hide with Orthodox Christians to escape 666; leave all electronics behind so that antichrist's minions can't track you. Give to charity in the name of Archangel Michael; he rescues people from hell twice a year (or brings them up a level, that is, to a level with less punishment; eventually, people are freed). Feed the pigeons; when pigeons bow down, people are saved from hell. Forgive me.

Answer 23

So, for eight years, you have been posting the same question, and for eight years, you've invoked a cacophony of voices telling you that your question is so ill-informed and ill-framed as to be unanswerable, and in fact eagerly invites ridicule. That's weird and masochistic, but, whatever gets you through the night, I guess?

Answer 24

no.



atheism is NON belief in supernatural beings or magic.



since any god, is by definition, a supernatural being, this is not possible.



your question has now been answered.



always glad to help...

Answer 25

After 8 years you still haven't worked out that your question makes no sense?



er...are you a bit slow?

Answer 26

Yes. God is Love, live in love

Answer 27

Religioneers, clock is ticking...



5,000 years so far and you still haven't produced a god.



Not even a little one.



How hard could it be?





Update.



Who says it had to be anything intelligent?



You seem to be doing OK with no intelligence whatsoever.

Answer 28

Deism. Also, asking how a singularity knows how to create is akin to asking how a rock knows to fall. How do earthquakes know when to happen?

Answer 29

Yes. For example, the Hanif in pre-Islamic Arabia. They were non-religious monotheists.

Answer 30

The Bible reveals who God and Jesus is.



No religion required.

Answer 31

The question has been answered. Disagreeing with the answer doesn't mean it hasn't been answered.

Answer 32

So, still no proof of this god thing then

Answer 33

deism

Answer 34

I think so!

Answer 35

No.

Answer 36

No.