You are unable to see things unless you present an either/or scenario. Saying that his belief in god makes him unfit to run the country doesn't automatically make me fit to run the country because I don't believe. The president has his finger on the button. I don't want someone who believes in fairies and talking snakes to have that responsibility. I think that's a valid point.
Originally Posted by WombRaider
Believing in "God"/faith/Universe certainly depends on how one might define "God"/faith/Universe. Use one definition one person might believe, use another, one might change their mind. Many who say they believe or for that matter what they don't believe, don't even say what they actually believe in or don't believe in, because they are never asked "What do you mean by God?"
I found this article at ssje.org and found it to be all encompassing for believers whether it be God, faith, or the Universe. My preference is of the latter, so when I speak of God, my meaning would be, being a part of the Universe albeit a very minuscule part, but I do believe that faith is a very large part of all beings life force even if used by more secular names, but I digress with few paragraphs from the aforementioned site by David Vryhoff:
"Something mysterious happens to us when we find something to believe in. We discover that some task, some project, some idea has so captured our imaginations that we want to give ourselves wholeheartedly to it. We become dedicated to its fulfillment. Perhaps it leads us to support a cause or join a campaign, perhaps to take up a new role or responsibility, perhaps to make a commitment of time, energy or financial resources.
Whatever it is, this new cause captures our attention and awakens our passion. We believe in what we are doing, and we commit ourselves to it with our whole being. We continue to push forward even when obstacles arise or doors close. Because we believe in our dream, we persevere.
We give ourselves wholeheartedly to it, because at some deep level – beyond the level of common sense or logic – we know that it is the right thing for us to do. We believe in this.
This is what faith is about". And this to me is what makes us all forge ahead and become great beings, and yes we are all great spiritual beings with faith.