yellowperch Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 How sure are you that your belief system is correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) I voted 100%. If I feel the percentage points dropping, I tweak it. I likes me a bit o' DIY. :) Rosie Edited February 22, 2011 by Rosie_0801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 If I didn't believe that the faith I believe in was correct, I would change :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Other- I have no 'belief system'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 100% :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Agreeing with Nayfies Mama -- if I didn't believe in it, I wouldn't ascribe to it. But I voted 75% to 99% because to me 100% indicates that there's never a time of doubting. And I don't think anyone can say they never doubt (ever, ever. Ever. E.v.e.r.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I voted 100%. If I feel the percentage points dropping, I tweak it. I likes me a bit o' DIY. :) Rosie DIY religion - I like it! I would say I don't have a belief system. I have some ideas I toss about periodically, but I'm not sure enough of anything to call it a belief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Other- I have no 'belief system'. Yeah, I should have voted other, but I voted 100%. I'm 100% sure there's no belief system to believe in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 if I didn't believe in it, I wouldn't ascribe to it. But I voted 75% to 99% because to me 100% indicates that there's never a time of doubting. And I don't think anyone can say they never doubt (ever, ever. Ever. E.v.e.r.). :iagree: I answered 75% to 99% for the very same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I voted 100%. If I feel the percentage points dropping, I tweak it. I likes me a bit o' DIY. :) Rosie Love that. I said 75%-99% because - I could have it all wrong and, aside from a few basics, is tweaked often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 As the author of this poll, I can see it is very flawed. I don't have a belief system, just a lot of questions. But I am not 100 percent sure that it is 100 correct to have no belief system. I'm not even 1% sure of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Yeah, I should have voted other, but I voted 100%. I'm 100% sure there's no belief system to believe in. Couldn't that, in itself, be a sort of belief system? Now I'm wondering what makes a person's beliefs a "system". Does it have to do with the internal logic of what one believes about...reality, or whatever you want to call it? Or is it to do with the process by which one's point of view was developed? Or how many other people subscribe to a substantially similar point of view? Hmm....must ponder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I would say that the things I "believe in" I am 100% sure of. There are other things about which the jury is still out for me--and I'm ok with that. But even there, it's not so much that I am not sure whether what I believe is 'right' or 'wrong', so much as it's a matter of being 100% sure I don't have enough information on the subject to even form a solid opinion and I would say I don't really have a "belief" about that thing one way or another. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I voted 100%. I have no idea what/if anything is out there so I'm shooting for truth and science. If I die and there's a vengeful god waiting, well then I'll tell her that she should have been more clear. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 :iagree:I answered 75% to 99% for the very same reason. I will admit that I've been part of a different belief system a couple of times before (Christian, but different forms that couldn't all be right, since they're somewhat opposite in what they ascribe to), all with "75% to 99%" certainty when I was in them. And I still came to believe something different after all, and changed. I'm done changing, though. When we were converting this last time, I said a few times "If this isn't it, I'm done with Christianity" (not because I don't want to change again, but because if what we've found isn't it, then I don't think Christianity is true). And I'm pretty sure I mean it, too. 75% to 99% sure. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Couldn't that, in itself, be a sort of belief system? Perhaps, but I interpreted the poll (maybe incorrectly) to mean religious belief system. I have no religious belief system. And I'm as certain that there are not gods as believers are certain there are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 The system I feel quite confident of. My understanding of the system is not 100 percent however. I'm quite sure of that, because my understanding has deepened over the years, with nuances I wouldn't have expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Other: I don't think any one religion/belief set has it all correct. The Bible was translated by man, and man is fallible, thus the Bible, as written can be flawed. I believe all belief systems are flawed by the authors experiences, education, and personal interpretations. I extend this same logic to other beliefs, and their significant books as well. I also don't think that anyone is supposed to have it all correct. I believe that this was by design. Edited February 22, 2011 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I put 50%. I believe in Jesus and what he did for me. Of that I'm sure. As for application of this, and theology, and politics, and all those other grand questions in life, I figure I'm about half right and half wrong. I'm probably more wrong than right, so maybe I'm closer to the 25% mark. My confidence is not in my ability to be right, but it's in God's ability to guide me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Other- I have no 'belief system'.This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Agreeing with Nayfies Mama -- if I didn't believe in it, I wouldn't ascribe to it. But I voted 75% to 99% because to me 100% indicates that there's never a time of doubting. And I don't think anyone can say they never doubt (ever, ever. Ever. E.v.e.r.). :iagree: I voted 75%-99% because there's some wiggle room in my beliefs, not as in if there's a God, or even who He is, but in how He works, reveals Himself, mixes & mingles, etc. with His creation, and what that all means. Yeah, I'm currently between branches of Christianity which means there's some wiggle room, but not too much to totally derail my beliefs to lower than 75%. :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Other: I don't think any one religion/belief set has it all correct. The Bible was translated by man, and man is fallible, thus the Bible, as written can be flawed. I believe all belief systems are flawed by the authors experiences, education, and personal interpretations. I extend this same logic to other beliefs, and their significant books as well. I also don't think that anyone is supposed to have it all correct. I believe that this was by design. :iagree: I think my denomination has the closest truth about 90% of the time. At the core, the most basic of tenets, I 100% believe. As for the "trappings" I don't think any one group has it 100% correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 If I didn't believe that the faith I believe in was correct, I would change :) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yeah, I should have voted other, but I voted 100%. I'm 100% sure there's no belief system to believe in. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm in the process of changing...soooooooo, guess I'm not so sure ;). I voted 25%-50%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Couldn't that, in itself, be a sort of belief system? Now I'm wondering what makes a person's beliefs a "system". Does it have to do with the internal logic of what one believes about...reality, or whatever you want to call it? Or is it to do with the process by which one's point of view was developed? Or how many other people subscribe to a substantially similar point of view? Hmm....must ponder. Wow, politics, religion, and now existential philosophy. It has been a busy day on the boards. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Agreeing with Nayfies Mama -- if I didn't believe in it, I wouldn't ascribe to it. But I voted 75% to 99% because to me 100% indicates that there's never a time of doubting. And I don't think anyone can say they never doubt (ever, ever. Ever. E.v.e.r.). :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 How sure are you that your belief system is correct? I haven't read anyone else's responses. I pray about what I believe and pray for God's guidance in my belief system. I read my bible and I just know in my heart that what I believe is correct. When I hear something, whether from the pulpit or not, that isn't in line with my beliefs I know it. I also believe that every person's belief system is personal. Each person's relationship with God is none of my business. I wish to live my life in such a way that others will ask me why I am at peace or how I handle problems in my life. That is my opportunity to witness. My actions are my witness. I do not believe that it is a mere mortal's job to decide whose belief system is correct and say who will have salvation. That really makes me mad. If a Buddhist truly believes in her heart the tenets of her religion who am I to say she is wrong? I might be wrong. But I live out my belief system and believe in God's guidance in my life. I believe that as long as I am true to that, how can God fault me? If you look hard enough, you can find parallels in most religions. I know this all sounds confusing and self-serving, but it's what works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I am not sure how to answer the poll--do you mean, do I fully subscribe to my belief system? Basically, yes. Am I certain that this belief system is the only right belief system? Basically, no. Which type of answer is it you're interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Agreeing with Nayfies Mama -- if I didn't believe in it, I wouldn't ascribe to it. But I voted 75% to 99% because to me 100% indicates that there's never a time of doubting. And I don't think anyone can say they never doubt (ever, ever. Ever. E.v.e.r.). I like the way you've said this. My vote has moved much higher over the years as dh and I have hit trials and challenges. For us, our faith grows stronger as it's been tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Certainty is not my objective :closedeyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 To those of you said you had no belief system: 1. Did you mean no religious belief system? 2. Don't you have a belief system about how to live your life? Do you have a "yard stick" to measure behavior? What's right or wrong and how do you know? I'm seriously asking. I'm only curious. Feel free to tell me it's none of my business. :001_smile::tongue_smilie::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I know my belief system isn't "right." None of them are "right," in the sense that they're the perfect, true way for everyone. I think that, what's important about religion is just to have faith in something, whether it's God or humanity, and to find your own way to reach the divine. Yeah, I put "other," in case you hadn't guessed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCamper Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Other: I don't think any one religion/belief set has it all correct. The Bible was translated by man, and man is fallible, thus the Bible, as written can be flawed. I believe all belief systems are flawed by the authors experiences, education, and personal interpretations. I extend this same logic to other beliefs, and their significant books as well. I also don't think that anyone is supposed to have it all correct. I believe that this was by design. :iagree: This is why I voted 0-25% as I don't believe what I believe, let alone what anyone else believes is *the* belief. I do believe we are all drawn to that which we are drawn because that is where we need to be, but I don't believe any belief system, or science, has all the answers. So when asked if I am certain my beliefs are correct, my answer is not at all. But, they work for me at this time and I am always up for them to evolve as I grow and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm certain that my belief system is the right one for me at this point, but it's not static. It will change and grow as I change. Do I think mine is the right way for everyone? Absolutely not. That was an 'other' vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Now you've done it. Even the "Happy Camper" is unhappy and confused... :lol: What's wrong HappyCamper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yeah, I should have voted other, but I voted 100%. I'm 100% sure there's no belief system to believe in. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Other- I have no 'belief system'. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Other--I have faith in what I believe, and a huge part of that is the constant questioning of what I believe. I don't believe it'd be faith if I were 100% certain, since I DO believe certainty requires proof. I don't want proof. I want faith while I continue to pursue truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Now you've done it. Even the "Happy Camper" is unhappy and confused... :lol: What's wrong HappyCamper? Who was HappyCamper replying to? I don't have it set up so that I can see which post is replying to which. Was it me, or the thread in general, or someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Who was HappyCamper replying to? I don't have it set up so that I can see which post is replying to which. Was it me, or the thread in general, or someone else? I think she is just unhappy about being a larvae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I think she is just unhappy about being a larvae. I am so confused now... :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I am so confused now... :tongue_smilie: I've noticed people posting with just an emoticon when they want to up their post count without actually participating in a conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Perhaps, but I interpreted the poll (maybe incorrectly) to mean religious belief system. I have no religious belief system. And I'm as certain that there are not gods as believers are certain there are. Eh...makes sense to me. :) Wow, politics, religion, and now existential philosophy. It has been a busy day on the boards. :tongue_smilie: Sorry. I'm really not trying to start a philosophical discussion. I just got to thinking....and it came out my fingers. It happens sometimes. Feel free to ignore it.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Other. It continues to grow and change. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 As soon as I recognise I have a belief I tend to question it. I voted other because its not really a relevant question for me. It is part of my spiritual path to question my beliefs constantly and not to hang on to them- and to stay open to new ideas, as well as my own experience. I dont really believe in beliefs :) I mean, everyone believes different things, often according to where they were born, their parent's religion, what books they read etc, so I just never understood how that was a solid foundation to base my spirituality upon. My spirituality is to realise what is beyond belief :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen+4dc Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I also believe that every person's belief system is personal. Each person's relationship with God is none of my business. I wish to live my life in such a way that others will ask me why I am at peace or how I handle problems in my life. That is my opportunity to witness. My actions are my witness. I do not believe that it is a mere mortal's job to decide whose belief system is correct and say who will have salvation. That really makes me mad. If a Buddhist truly believes in her heart the tenets of her religion who am I to say she is wrong? I might be wrong. But I live out my belief system and believe in God's guidance in my life. I believe that as long as I am true to that, how can God fault me? If you look hard enough, you can find parallels in most religions. Well said. I voted 75-99% because I think it's part of the spiritual journey to question. If you're not seeking, you're not growing.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 To those of you said you had no belief system: 1. Did you mean no religious belief system? 2. Don't you have a belief system about how to live your life? Do you have a "yard stick" to measure behavior? What's right or wrong and how do you know? I'm seriously asking. I'm only curious. Feel free to tell me it's none of my business. :001_smile::tongue_smilie::001_smile: The questions don't bother me, and I don't mind answering them. 1. Yes, that's what I meant. 2. I think a lot of people have trouble understanding how one can have a sense of right and wrong without some kind of religious guidelines. However, I think people have an innate sense of right and wrong. While it's true that morals and values vary with different societies and ethnic groups, the basics of right and wrong seem to be there. Our primate cousins have shown values too, so this isn't just limited to humans. I believe people are generally good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyfizzle Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Feeling change here too. So I am standing in the realm of possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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