Where are you on the Spectrum of Theistic Probability?

[Ironlak282]

I am a 5 on the scale myself.

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You're free to get into detail about your beliefs but the question is about seeing where everyone lies on the spectrum. I'd include Deists on the list too. Well use Merriam Websters Definition.

God : the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe

[SirenDep]

I'm a strong theist, an orthodox christian and a theologian. The world was made when big bang happened but the chances for it to happen were minuscule. But God made it happen. The beauty of the world that is harmonious with its various animal species and forms of life, that evolve ! The nature that follows the laws of physics! The fact that life exists on earth because of very certain circumstances! All point to a divine hand that is the creator. The existence of humans and their cognitive ability. The miracles and the people who are gifted! Jesus who came in an esclaved country in deep crisis and gave his life for all humans even though he didn't have to. He was good and divine and still he chose to be humble. He befriended the outcasts, not those who pretended to be wise and ethical, and helped them defeat their passions and become free. He preached against slavery and all kinds of racism, by saying that all are equal. And much more. God exists for certain!

[SirenDep]

Thanks for mho!

[dragonfly6516]

I don't believe that "gods" are truly omnipotent beings. If they were, they wouldn't *need* us to worship them, nor would they care, because they could just force us, literally, to do what they wanted.

I believe them to be very powerful old spirits that don't have a direct physical connection to the land of the mortal beings, so they have us do things for them, good deeds, and in return, they make "miracles" happen for us.

That said, I DO believe that EVERY major deity does exist in some spiritual form or other, and not all of them are "good" or "nice". Some of them require evil deeds or misdeeds as payment for their miracles.

[Ironlak282]

soo?

[dragonfly6516]

I'm a "non-practicing thiest", "spiritual non-relgious". I believe they're all real, but I don't worship any of them.

[Ironlak282]

You don't have to worship them so maybe a 1 or 2

[SarahD094]

I'm a very strong 6. Almost 7 but I don't believe it's entirely impossible. There is no evidence that proves there's not.

[matheus_mb]

As Richard Dawkins himself said in his book, it's wiser to be number 6 (he didn't say with his words, but whatever). I do think it's very improbable, we can't be 100% sure of anything but it's not really likely.

[TheNotorious]

4 im ex muslim that got brainwashed when he was little in islam there are 2 paths total obey and you go to heaven or do what you want and go to hell

[Ironlak282]

so your agnostic now?

[TheNotorious]

yeah but im mind blowed dont know what ti beleace becease i was brainwashed all the time that god exist

[Ironlak282]

Well at least your willing to question.

[IKidUNot]

I have this weird theory that God is the consciousness within us experiencing itself from different perspectives.

[Ironlak282]

That sounds cool

[Ironlak282]

so maybe a 2 or 3

[IKidUNot]

3 is probably the closest to my view although I have to add that I don't think God -if it existed- is anything like we hear about in religious scriptures it's probably way more sophisticated and complex than that.

[Ironlak282]

Sounds a bit like Pantheism. The universe is God and the conscious parts of the universe (us) is God's consciousness.

[katthewolf]

7. I used to be a 4 but certain events and constant pondering changed that.

[yourmom89]

oh, so you know for sure there isn't? how so, oh wise one, tell me please

[katthewolf]

@yourmom89

Alright... my pleasure.
1. There's no solid evidence, just a book that's been passed around for yonks. People believed in witchery, the world being flat, the earth being the center of the universe. And that was clearly wrong. So what's the chances of this book being spot on? And we've all heard of chinese whispers.

Only when people got their head out of their arses did any progress begin. Which brings me to my next point.

2. Religion, or at least the ones I grew up with, have been the biggest inhibitor to progress. It has basically killed off a lot of good people, or prevented them from doing anything. That great thing called fear... people were scared of thinking outside the box. That's why there has not been as many scientific breakthroughs in the middle ages. There definitely was a lot of potential. And if someone back then had some sort of medicine for something, they would be/could be trialled for witchery.

And when people started to doubt, science finally could

[jacquesvol]

'God' is an hypothesis that has been advanced for some 40+ centuries and wasn't ever proven.

If you're happy with it, please believe it. I don't feel anymore concerned by it than by the idea of ghosts or time travel.

[TacosRAwesome]

I'm going with 2 or 3. I'm not sure there is a god, but let's say there is.

[Desmond_62]

A 2 I go to church and I believe but I can't say that he's for sure real

[Owlinprogress]

De facto atheist :)

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

I'm a 100% theist!😊

[Ironlak282]

Nice.

[fauchelevent]

I'd be a 6.

[littleheartbigbooty]

Number 7

[rascalRAH]

Numero Six

[JustinTheGreat]

Number 7

[Randomgirlgirl]

1! I'm for sure a 1

[curiousnorway]

I'm a 6.

[writing_essays]

1 - Strong Theist

[DaniaMQ]

Its 1 for me

[ShaunaM95]

I think I'm a 2 or 3

[RedRobin]

I'm a 3 or 4

[Anonymous]

im an agnostic jew. so, probably a 3

[beccaboo2]

I'm a 5 or a 6

[CT_CD]

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