Forum Settings
Forums

What would it take to change your most deeply held beliefs?

New
Pages (3) « 1 [2] 3 »
Apr 15, 2014 10:31 PM

Offline
Jan 2013
3368
Probably nothing. I mean they can try to prove my beliefs wrong and we can debate about it, but that won't change anything. In the end i'm still sticking with with my religion and my beliefs. I'm pretty stubborn.
Apr 15, 2014 10:33 PM

Offline
Apr 2013
7975
I'd need God himself to come and tickle my toes on a bright sunny day.

atheismisnotjustastateofmindbutalsoawayoflife
Apr 15, 2014 10:45 PM

Offline
Oct 2012
4066
i dont know since i dont have any beliefs
RRRRRRRRRR
Apr 15, 2014 10:52 PM

Offline
Sep 2012
19238
People who refuse to change their beliefs in the face of contrary evidence honestly scare me.
Apr 15, 2014 11:04 PM
Offline
Jul 2018
564612
mclovinballz said:
An i7 4930k

Intel Inside.

If science can prove certain beliefs of others. However, my own beliefs are rooted primarily in science, what's been proven plus what is logical.
Apr 15, 2014 11:08 PM

Offline
Aug 2009
1246
Sex....all beliefs get thrown out the door once it's introduced...for me anyways
Apr 15, 2014 11:08 PM

Offline
Oct 2013
52
Beliefs are mostly held because of crybaby emotions. Reason me a thing well, and I will be in your camp like the Flash or something.
Apr 15, 2014 11:27 PM

Offline
Apr 2011
13770
Nothing. They're my most deeply held beliefs because I have utmost faith in them from the bottom of my heart.
Apr 15, 2014 11:39 PM

Offline
Feb 2012
1250
Nothing. My belief in my values is to strong to be changed.


Apr 16, 2014 12:35 AM
Offline
Nov 2008
18019
$$$.
Apr 16, 2014 5:51 AM

Offline
Dec 2013
4555
One who does not admit their mistakes will stay a fool their entire life. That being said for me to change my beliefs i need solid proof and sound argument. If you introduce me to an alien i'll bealive they are real, if i have a relaxing chat with God i'll bealive he's real too. Speculation is merely speculation nothing else.
Apr 16, 2014 6:06 AM

Offline
Dec 2013
360
I used to be one of those Christians who goes around preaching to everyone, never giving up an argument, no matter how good of a point the other people made.

...then I started actually reading the whole Bible, rather than just the parts that the people at church wanted me to read, and it just all clicked. There's some messed up shit in there...
Apr 16, 2014 6:07 AM

Offline
Jan 2013
12227
mclovinballz said:
An i7 4930k


weaker than the i7 2600k
Apr 16, 2014 7:59 AM

Offline
Apr 2013
434
2 weeks of Tumblr.

FML, I owe Katsucats an apology.
Apr 16, 2014 8:03 AM

Offline
Aug 2013
7425
I don't like stubborn people who refuse to have their beliefs challenged. I am a reasonable person, and I enjoy listening to people with other opinions, and I have no qualms about changing my position if what I'm presented with makes sense and convinces me that my previous beliefs were inferior. Ultimately it boils down to what I feel is right, and sometimes I need another point of view in order to get a better perspective; I am not going to delude myself into thinking that my opinions and stances are the best ones. That's stupid. Really, I have no respect at all for people who refuse to change their beliefs, even if presented with evidence that proves them wrong.
MoogApr 16, 2014 8:24 AM
Apr 16, 2014 8:05 AM

Offline
Aug 2012
4162
Nothing can beat a solid evidence. Give me that and I'll change my ways.
Apr 16, 2014 8:13 AM
Offline
Jan 2014
3670
My position regarding God's existence isnt really a belief, its just a position I hold based on probability. I dont have problems with giving this position up when the probability somehow changes (due to presented evidence for one side for example). I woudnt call that a belief.

My deepest belief is, that the perfect world is the one with maximum happiness and minimum suffering for the most individuals.
To change that, I had to be convinced with logic and reason.
throwaway111Apr 16, 2014 8:40 AM
Apr 16, 2014 8:18 AM

Offline
May 2013
1452
absolutely nothing.
ScribeOrigins, MKD 「先生のことが」
Apr 16, 2014 8:23 AM

Offline
Mar 2014
2244
sargos7 said:
I used to be one of those Christians who goes around preaching to everyone, never giving up an argument, no matter how good of a point the other people made.

...then I started actually reading the whole Bible, rather than just the parts that the people at church wanted me to read, and it just all clicked. There's some messed up shit in there...


Funny how that happens to all of us. Read our precious book and it turns us away rather than bring us closer to the Lord.
Apr 16, 2014 8:38 AM

Offline
Oct 2013
558
pauro19 said:
absolutely nothing.
Apr 16, 2014 8:39 AM

Offline
Feb 2010
34597
Well, one of my strongest beliefs is that nothing should be absolute and everything is on some level dependent on context, so I don't know, you do the math.
I probably regret this post by now.
Apr 16, 2014 8:40 AM
Offline
Dec 2013
3536
Probably nothing.
Apr 16, 2014 8:41 AM
Offline
Jan 2014
3670
A7MAD111 said:
pauro19 said:
absolutely nothing.

thats not something you should be proud of.
Apr 16, 2014 8:44 AM

Offline
Jul 2013
18193
Evidence.
Apr 16, 2014 8:50 AM

Offline
Dec 2013
9885
Depends, on some things I could change my belief quite easily. I try to stay as open minded as possible because there is a lot out there. Though my religious beliefs wouldn't change because of personal experiences. Along with my moral values of being a pacifist. I would rather die than commit murder. Though I wouldn't just lay down and die, especially if I had loved ones waiting. So really depends on context of the situation.
Apr 16, 2014 8:50 AM

Offline
Jan 2014
346
how can mirrors be real if our eyes aren't real




but shitposting aside it would take hard evidence.
[right]
Apr 16, 2014 8:51 AM

Offline
Sep 2012
19238
cabacc2 said:
A7MAD111 said:
pauro19 said:
absolutely nothing.

thats not something you should be proud of.
Seriously. What the fuck is wrong with you people?
Apr 16, 2014 8:52 AM
Offline
Mar 2014
123
A positive experience.
Apr 16, 2014 8:56 AM
Offline
Jan 2014
3670
Red_Keys said:
cabacc2 said:
A7MAD111 said:
pauro19 said:
absolutely nothing.

thats not something you should be proud of.
Seriously. What the fuck is wrong with you people?
with me or with them?
I am confused...
Apr 16, 2014 8:56 AM

Offline
Feb 2010
34597
cabacc2 said:
Red_Keys said:
cabacc2 said:
A7MAD111 said:
pauro19 said:
absolutely nothing.

thats not something you should be proud of.
Seriously. What the fuck is wrong with you people?
with me or with them?
I am confused...


With them. He even used plural :P.
I probably regret this post by now.
Apr 16, 2014 9:03 AM

Offline
Feb 2012
1373
If someone shows me legit proof I'll believe even in santa.
Apr 16, 2014 10:12 AM

Offline
Apr 2013
4409
Depends.

I stand by my beliefs. And in my terms, if I say something, it goes, and there's almost no way to change that.

However, if there was a situation where I could get something I wanted, and all I had to do was change one of my beliefs, I would change one that I'm on the fence about.

But let's say it was a belief about a "New World Order" and the "Illuminati". There's no solid proof behind it and I simply can't believe in it, which is one situation where absolutely nothing could change my belief in it. Exception: if you can provide me hard evidence, or convincing evidence that tells me that it does exist and I should worry about it, THEN I will believe you.
Just need to find out how to quote this every time so I can dodge the stupid 30-character limit.
Apr 16, 2014 10:14 AM

Offline
Dec 2012
3002
An even stronger argument than what got me to believe in what I believe in.
Apr 16, 2014 10:14 AM

Offline
Apr 2013
4409
Chill_ said:
If someone shows me legit proof I'll believe even in santa.


Technically, Santa was a man who existed in the 4th century named "St. Nicholas" who gave gifts to children.
Just need to find out how to quote this every time so I can dodge the stupid 30-character limit.
Apr 16, 2014 10:15 AM
Offline
Jan 2014
3670
iSheep said:
Chill_ said:
If someone shows me legit proof I'll believe even in santa.


Technically, Santa was a man who existed in the 4th century named "St. Nicholas" who gave gifts to children.
I believe that.
Apr 16, 2014 11:14 AM

Offline
Apr 2014
605
Lobotomy.
Apr 16, 2014 12:20 PM

Offline
Dec 2011
408
Wait people actually have those?
Apr 16, 2014 12:38 PM

Offline
Apr 2011
13770
LadyRenly said:
sargos7 said:
I used to be one of those Christians who goes around preaching to everyone, never giving up an argument, no matter how good of a point the other people made.

...then I started actually reading the whole Bible, rather than just the parts that the people at church wanted me to read, and it just all clicked. There's some messed up shit in there...


Funny how that happens to all of us. Read our precious book and it turns us away rather than bring us closer to the Lord.


Funny. The exact opposite happened to me.
Apr 16, 2014 12:42 PM
Offline
Aug 2012
5880
I don't really have any beliefs that are so deeply held that I think they should always stay the same. Money would definitely help speed up the change.
MooncakeApr 16, 2014 1:27 PM
Apr 16, 2014 12:44 PM
Offline
Jan 2014
3670
yhunata said:
LadyRenly said:
sargos7 said:
I used to be one of those Christians who goes around preaching to everyone, never giving up an argument, no matter how good of a point the other people made.

...then I started actually reading the whole Bible, rather than just the parts that the people at church wanted me to read, and it just all clicked. There's some messed up shit in there...


Funny how that happens to all of us. Read our precious book and it turns us away rather than bring us closer to the Lord.


Funny. The exact opposite happened to me.

I see a flamewar coming...


its one of my beliefs that you cant be a "believer" anymore after reading the bible. At least not if you dont ignore the contradictions, the cruelty, and the nonsensical parts.
Crush that belief, crush it hard.
Apr 16, 2014 12:45 PM

Offline
Sep 2011
11111
What would it take to change your most deeply held beliefs?


Having the face of Jesus appear on the toast hanging out of a school girls mouth who's running late for school



Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
Apr 16, 2014 12:46 PM

Offline
Sep 2012
29206
cabacc2 said:

I see a flamewar coming...
RUN FOR IT
☕ Truth be told, I'm quite proud of my house blend. To attain my flavor and fragrance, I use five different types of coffee beans. ☕
Apr 16, 2014 1:04 PM

Offline
Jan 2014
10453
cabacc2 said:
yhunata said:
LadyRenly said:
sargos7 said:
I used to be one of those Christians who goes around preaching to everyone, never giving up an argument, no matter how good of a point the other people made.

...then I started actually reading the whole Bible, rather than just the parts that the people at church wanted me to read, and it just all clicked. There's some messed up shit in there...


Funny how that happens to all of us. Read our precious book and it turns us away rather than bring us closer to the Lord.


Funny. The exact opposite happened to me.

I see a flamewar coming...
[...]
Crush that belief, crush it hard.

Good job pouring oil on the fire, there.

Anyway, my own belief is that you don't have to be tied to books written ages ago nor institutions in order to develop or straigthen the bond you formed with the God you believe in, if there is one. Putting those books back in their historical context and take into consideration the fact that they were not written by God itself is the least to be expected to a reader with basic intelligence.

I believe in love and compassion, empathy is what I think can help us go forward and find contentement as human beings; I don't think those beliefs of mine can ever be shaken.
Proud founder of The Official Anti-Ging Freecss Fan Club Join now!
Kellhus said:
GuusWayne said:
there is a limit to the suspension of disbelief

And it's the fan that did it. Not the smoking porn reading rubik cube genius rape ape with a magic boat.
Apr 16, 2014 1:06 PM
Offline
Jul 2018
564612
Research, homework, discussions with people that I like and a lot of reading. I'm not just talking about my religious belief, I'm including everything else that I feel passionate about. I'm more inclined to change my beliefs when it's my own idea to make the change. Real change best comes from within and it's best to make sure that I have the tools which can help me reconsider my beliefs
Apr 16, 2014 1:07 PM
Offline
Jan 2014
3670
Sapewloth said:
cabacc2 said:
yhunata said:
LadyRenly said:
sargos7 said:
I used to be one of those Christians who goes around preaching to everyone, never giving up an argument, no matter how good of a point the other people made.

...then I started actually reading the whole Bible, rather than just the parts that the people at church wanted me to read, and it just all clicked. There's some messed up shit in there...


Funny how that happens to all of us. Read our precious book and it turns us away rather than bring us closer to the Lord.


Funny. The exact opposite happened to me.

I see a flamewar coming...
[...]
Crush that belief, crush it hard.

Good job pouring oil on the fire, there.


fuck, my cover is blown

*runs away*
Apr 16, 2014 1:19 PM

Offline
Jun 2013
532
LadyRenly said:
sargos7 said:
I used to be one of those Christians who goes around preaching to everyone, never giving up an argument, no matter how good of a point the other people made.

...then I started actually reading the whole Bible, rather than just the parts that the people at church wanted me to read, and it just all clicked. There's some messed up shit in there...


Funny how that happens to all of us. Read our precious book and it turns us away rather than bring us closer to the Lord.


I was always an atheist, but the Bible just made me laugh. It's funny how some religious people cherry pick what verses they do and don't want to follow. I suppose it makes sense though, since it'd be barbaric if everything in the Bible was followed. A personal favourite of mine is: "Then because of the dire straits to which you will be reduced when your enemy besieges you, you will eat your own children, the flesh of your sons and daughters whom the Lord has given you."
Apr 16, 2014 1:21 PM

Offline
Apr 2013
14519
Lots and lots of money.
an egomaniac and a fool

Apr 16, 2014 1:27 PM

Offline
Jan 2014
10453
cabacc2 said:
Sapewloth said:
cabacc2 said:
yhunata said:
LadyRenly said:
sargos7 said:
I used to be one of those Christians who goes around preaching to everyone, never giving up an argument, no matter how good of a point the other people made.

...then I started actually reading the whole Bible, rather than just the parts that the people at church wanted me to read, and it just all clicked. There's some messed up shit in there...


Funny how that happens to all of us. Read our precious book and it turns us away rather than bring us closer to the Lord.


Funny. The exact opposite happened to me.

I see a flamewar coming...
[...]
Crush that belief, crush it hard.

Good job pouring oil on the fire, there.


fuck, my cover is blown

*runs away*

Where you going ?! Don't go thinking you can just run away from me.
Proud founder of The Official Anti-Ging Freecss Fan Club Join now!
Kellhus said:
GuusWayne said:
there is a limit to the suspension of disbelief

And it's the fan that did it. Not the smoking porn reading rubik cube genius rape ape with a magic boat.
Apr 16, 2014 1:32 PM
Offline
Jan 2014
3670
Sapewloth said:

Where you going ?! Don't go thinking you can just run away from me.

I feel weird now...
Pages (3) « 1 [2] 3 »

More topics from this board

Poll: » do you hide or deny your dark side to others or society?

deg - 5 hours ago

12 by deg »»
10 minutes ago

» whats your shoe size ?

sussybakagirl420 - Mar 22

21 by 707supremacist »»
12 minutes ago

» What do yall collect? ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )

bevarnow - Jan 25

315 by Lightskynight »»
14 minutes ago

» Plushies

_Nette_ - Yesterday

15 by 707supremacist »»
16 minutes ago

» What jobs do you all have? ( 1 2 )

AnxiousMike - Feb 11, 2023

80 by zoeanime13 »»
18 minutes ago
It’s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login