Religion

[Ray_bob]

I know religion has been discussed immensely in this forum however after the weekend i had i would like to discuss. the question i have is why is it that at a moment of desperation why would someone ask/pray to god to either fix, save, or solve the problem. im just trying to gather why i did this as i am aethist. however when i was in the doctors office waiting on very life changing test results instead of just being concerned or nervous i found myself asking/praying to god to give me the result i was looking for.



i appologize for the spelling and if it doesnt make sense or is boring just let me know. just had the most shocking day of my life so all thoughts on the subject are appreciated reguardless.

[Subfallen]

Are you simply trying to understand yourself better? Or are you pondering if your instinctive prayer was an epiphany into understanding the true nature of reality?

I don't think anybody can answer you unless you provide some more background/elaboration.

[luckyme]

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im just trying to gather why i did this as i WAS aethist

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FYP. Now it needs no deep analysis.g'luck.

luckyme

[PairTheBoard]

I don't know if I can answer your question. But I hope all goes well with you.

PairTheBoard

[Taraz]

Maybe because nobody can know if there is a God and it can't hurt to ask for some help every now and again? I would be more surprised if you didn't ask for some help in an extreme time of need.

[vhawk01]

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Maybe because nobody can know if there is a God and it can't hurt to ask for some help every now and again? I would be more surprised if you didn't ask for some help in an extreme time of need.

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A more accurate explanation would include something along the lines of "and people naively (and incorrectly) assume that the spectrum of possible Gods does not include Gods who will help in all instances EXCEPT when asked or prayed to, and will punish the needy and whiny to eternal torture."

[Taraz]

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Maybe because nobody can know if there is a God and it can't hurt to ask for some help every now and again? I would be more surprised if you didn't ask for some help in an extreme time of need.

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A more accurate explanation would include something along the lines of "and people naively (and incorrectly) assume that the spectrum of possible Gods does not include Gods who will help in all instances EXCEPT when asked or prayed to, and will punish the needy and whiny to eternal torture."

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Yeah, but our whole society seems to believe in a certain conception of God. When you're around that idea your whole life, it's not really surprising that you would appeal to that specific God when you find you have nowhere else to turn.

[jogger08152]

Because you were extremely anxious and God might exist.

[bocablkr]

An atheist would not ask god for help.

[Brom]

I've asked Pokos the river god for help before.