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I heard someone say once, "Jesus had a really bad weekend for our sins." - Julia Sweeney, Letting Go Of God
How Do You Imagine God?
God in America and USA WEEKEND Magazine are partnering to explore Americans' images of God.
How do you imagine God?
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There is zero scientific evidence for any god that has been defined.
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My Beliefs
I believe ...
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that human reason is the only way to reach understanding with one another.
My most powerful moment of belief was ...
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when I realized that I could be wrong, but most Christians don't see that they can be wrong about the existence of their god.
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My greatest moment of doubt was ...
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when I first looked into the arguments for atheism, because I realized I needed to learn.
My spiritual life means...
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I would be abandoning reality for fantasy.
The biggest misconception about my faith/belief system is ...
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that morality depends on religion. Sam Harris convincingly argues in his new book, The Moral Landscape, that this is a dangerous myth.
My spiritual role model is ...
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no one.
The tenet/practice/teaching I appreciate most about my faith is ...
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none.
My Faith History
As a child I believed ...
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that death is final.
My spiritual journey has been ...
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non-existent.
I was raised as ...
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a freethinker.
Are your beliefs or practices different from your parents? If so, how and why?
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I know my reasons for not believing any religion.
If you have children, did becoming a parent change your relationship to faith? If so, how?
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n/a
How I Practice My Faith
Where and when do you practice your faith?
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Nowhere and at no time.
Does your family practice more than one religion or faith? If so, how do you blend the traditions?
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My mother is an occasional Buddhist. My father is a bit wishywashy on the concept of the supernatural, but generally does not subscribe to any dogma. I find my own path.
How easy or difficult is it to live your faith? Why?
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I know my reasons for not indulging in fantasy. I love the freedom.
In my house, the thing that most represents my faith is ...
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n/a
The song/book/film that most represents my faith is ...
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n/a
Religion & the Public Square
What should be the role of religion in politics?
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None.
Should courses about religion be taught in public schools? Why or why not?
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Only if all religions are represented equally. This will not happen except in the more enlightened schools.
Should the Bible, Torah, Quran or other religious texts be taught as works of literature in public schools? Why or why not?
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No. It would be too tempting to abuse them.
Is interfaith dialogue important? Why or why not?
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Dialogue is always important. What is more so is the willingness to critize religion.
Do you feel comfortable discussing your faith with others? Why/why not?
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Do you feel that you have a duty, because of your faith, to put your beliefs into action? What are some of those actions?
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Are religious beliefs compromised by engaging in politics?
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No. Religion imposes on politics.
Has 9/11 had any impact on your thoughts about religion? Are you more/less interested in learning about other religions? Do you feel more/less comfortable expressing your religious beliefs?
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I see now the full danger of religion.
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