Faith
So I was explaining my faith to someone today. I told him that I believe that there are certain immutable laws to existence: a blade of grass grows like a tree grows like a human grows. There are differences, of course, but there are similarities that help us understand the world around us. I believe this is because there is an intelligence behind creation that does things in a way that humans can perceive. Atheists would say that it is our perception and the way we record information that is the commonality. But I choose to believe that there is an intelligence behind the laws of the universe. I choose to believe this because I have found that when I believe this, I am a better, more self-actualized person with a better outlook who actively works to do good in the world. It is the gift of faith the bible speaks of... it is not something you can muster on your own, rather it is a gift given to any human being who will accept the gift. If you come down on the atheists' side, I think that you have not accepted the gift that is freely given. I think this is a lonely way to exist.
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