drnick14 Apr 2006

As do I respect the belief in a "God" as it once was my position. I just find it all too convienient in a universe that is anything but. As history points out, religions have often replaced scientific explanation when there was a void to be filled. As our scientific understanding of the universe has increase, religion's effect on every-day occurances has shrank to merely explaining the creation of the universe, and what happens after death. The first, will eventually be explained in solid scientific theory. However, the latter will prove to be something that no theory or person can explain unless, of course, people come back from the dead. I hope that doesn't happen, as I imagine they would be quite cranky. I must admit that when somone posts on here something religious I tend to become irritated as I feel as though a religion is being pushed on to me. One might defend themselves as voicing their joyous faith, but to me it seems more like an insecure cry for approval and support. Based on your arguments, however, I don't think this applies to you. I suppose it comes down to that the people who need religion believe, and those who don't are comfortable with this life being thier only existance.