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[never-small.livejournal.com]

Do you believe in God?

Why?

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[rattle-thecages.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I believe in him, or more that I want to believe in him.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

Why do you want to believe?

[rattle-thecages.livejournal.com]

My mother was Catholic. She had an unshakable faith that helped her in her darkest times. I like to know the why of things. But there are times when pragmatism and all reasonable explanation have left the window - what else is there?

I want to believe because the alternative is far too lonely.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

Then what is it that stops you from believing?

[reportresurrect.livejournal.com]

Yes. I don't really know how to explain why. I think that's part of faith.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

Do you believe in a Christian God, or in a more ambiguous sort of higher power?

[reportresurrect.livejournal.com]

I'm Catholic but I don't think any one God trumps another. I've been a little lapsed lately with my religion but my faith is always with me.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

So you're a believer as opposed to a practitioner?

[adalia-krause.livejournal.com]

I do!

I believe because... I see. God just is. I'm not talking about the gods- I'm talking about a force that just is and always will be. I usually don't make sense when I explain that.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

That does make sense, actually. A conscious force, or simply a force, like gravity?

[adalia-krause.livejournal.com]

A conscious force.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

Do you think it directs or merely observes?

[straightaim.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. Always have.

You could say it's how I was raised - which it was, but when I grew up into my own mind I realised it was better to live with arms around you, then nothing at all.

And before you say it, Pym, I know people tend to lose their faith when bad shit happens. It solidified mine.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

I'm not questioning anyone's faith, I'm simply curious as to what people believe.

Do you go to church, Clint?

[straightaim.livejournal.com]

Your curiosity'll kill you one day, Pym.

Yeah. Me and the kids.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

And until it does, I expect you to answer my questions.

What denomination?

[artoflabor.livejournal.com]

No.

Do I really need a reason?

[never-small.livejournal.com]

Of course you need a reason. Everyone has a reason for everything they do. However, you do not have to provide a reason, which I think is what you were actually asking.

[artoflabor.livejournal.com]

Life's hard. Wouldn't be that way if he existed. Praying don't work. Maybe God just don't listen. Wah wah. Gimme a tissue.

[sacredeyes]

Yes. Though I am afraid the reason may be far too complicated for most to understand or believe.

[never-small.livejournal.com]

Nothing is so complicated that I won't at least try to understand it.

[sacredeyes]

Very well. I was created by God to watch over the buildings and those who dwell within them.

[literary-james.livejournal.com]

I thought you were avoiding this topic, Dr. Pym. [Grins]

[never-small.livejournal.com]

I was only avoiding the topic earlier because we were discussing something else. It does actually intrigue me.

[literary-james.livejournal.com]

Oh, I think the whole thing is intriguing, just the idea of a mass of people putting faith or belief or stock into something they cannot see or feel or touch. It sort of goes against all logic.