Beliefs of the Nature of the Universe Change with Cultural Diversity

Go to the river and hang out with my friends, but I’m really family oriented.

I usually spend it with family, watching Netflix or reading. I like to read too.

If you are different, you’ll likely be treated as a stranger, someone who doesn’t fit in. Humans are social being, we require human interaction from time to time. Left isolated for too long often leads to loneliness, low self-esteem, depression, or possibly death. Something that can fill the void of someone’s heart is another person. It is through acceptance

In addition, there are two individuals who are atheists. Reading about religious beliefs can never provide the same amount of insight that a conversation can. Having such diversity among my peers, we are able to candidly discuss differences, ask questions about misconceptions that we may hold concerning each other’s traditions, and gain a better understanding of the beliefs of those around us. I find this dialogue to be extremely valuable as it has helped me to gain a better understanding of the religions that are existing in the world around us. Through having a better understanding of religions and their personal meanings, I am provided with a different lens through which to view world conflicts through, many of which are occurring in the name of differences in religious

Richard Dawkins, author and evolutionary biologist once said, "I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world." He went on to say, "One of the things that is wrong with religion is that it teaches us to be satisfied with answers which are not really answers at all. " Religion is what stops world peace and without answers, there is chaos. The belief in a supernatural power cannot be understood nor answered. Therefore, some simply choose to not believe.

I have met Mormons, Atheist, Muslims, and others. In each instance, I accepted their views in life and they accepted mine. In this year’s elections, religion is a common topic of discussion. Even though the United States is based on the freedom of religion, many informed Americans are not acknowledging other religions, as if they are an uninformed eleven-year-old girl. The fact is that the world is different and each individual has a different view of life. This is evident, yet some people do not accept it. The lesson that I have learned as a child still has not been taught to some in their

Religion is something that virtually all humans have in common. In all corners of the world and in all eras of history, people have wondered about the meaning of life, how to make the best of it, what happens afterwards and if there is anyone or anything "out there." The world of philosophy consists of so many unanswered questions. One such question is whether or not God exists. This is the very question that has grasped the imagination of humanity since the birth of reason, and the same question that has plagued scientists and philosophers without coming close to an accepted conclusion. God is a word that means different things to different people. The definition for God, according to most monotheistic religions is the creator and ruler

A few years ago, I entered one of those nerve-wracking situations where I would be sharing a living space with a stranger. As I expected, we were two individuals with distinctly different personalities and beliefs. All of our time was spent together and we got to know each other fairly quickly. We often got into casual debates over dinner or on a drive to an event. However, one day she noticed that I had a Bible on my nightstand and she mentioned something that she hadn’t before. She was an atheist. Her declaration was fine with me, as I completely understood that everyone has different beliefs and backgrounds.

In a region where Christianity and Catholicism is the dominant religion, people that do not affiliate themselves with religion, such as atheists or agnostics, are often frowned upon by the followers of God. Many people don’t realize that the discrimination of these people in America is very real and is a serious issue. All over the states, thousands of people are being looked down on by their acquaintances solely due to their lack of religious beliefs. This shouldn’t have to be an issue in the “land of the free”. People need to be more aware of the growing concern about the treatment of non-religious people in America.

Richard Wurmbrand had an inspiring story. I was encouraged by his courage and his wisdom. The first thing thing that I was intrigued by was his story about him being an atheist. He would have talks to himself about how he had resistible feeling to churches. All he seemed to be searching for was that their was this great love in the center of the universe. When he continued to talk about this, it got me reflecting on my own life. Being a christian, I am promised the Holy Spirit and this love. I have this love and I don’t realize that there are people out there that claim to be atheist, but in all reality they just need to be loved on. I always have this natural judgement of atheist that if I was to ever go up to them and tell them about Jesus

This comes from a misunderstanding of the statement "I do not know." A more accurate way to state it is, "I am not absolutely certain, and it would be dishonest to state otherwise." People often mistake "I do not know" with "I have no idea", which are entirely separate concepts. Simply because absolute certainty is impossible does not mean one cannot have an incredibly likely conclusion from the evidence. Most atheists would admit to being agnostic, and most agnostics would identify with atheism. A person with 99% confidence in something would not be certain, but they are nearly certain because the overwhelming evidence has led them to one conclusion. This should not be equated to a person that claims to have no preference between religion and nonreligion and simply holds no opinion whatsoever on the subject or claims to not favor one as more likely than the other. When religious people hear someone say they don't know if god exists, they falsely assume someone is in the category or ambivalence, which heavily contrasts how religious people claim to know, with absolute perfect certainty that their god(s), their religion, their holy texts, and their specific interpretations of it are perfectly correct. Nonreligious people are more honest about what they are not certain about even when they have a strong perspective built on reason and evidence, as opposed to a religion built purely on

According to the ancient Aztec religion, in the beginning there was a God named Ometechutli who was both male and female. Ometechutli represented opposites and was both good and bad, chaos and order. Being male and female, Ometechutli could procreate asexually. Ometechutli created four Gods; Xipe Totec who was the God of agriculture, fertility and the north. Huizilopochtli, who was the God of war, the sun, and the south. Quetzalcoatl the God of learning, knowledge, and the east. Lastly, there was Tezcatilpoca; who was the God of the west and evil power. Aztec’s great empire was believed to be around the centre of the universe, so these directions were very important to Aztec’s. The four gods began created the universe; producing water and other Gods. Within the waters was born a sea monster called Cipactli who dwelled in the water and had the body of a fish but the head of a crocodile. Although, every other creature the gods created would fall into the sea and be eaten by Cipactli. The Gods destroyed the sea monster and from his head formed 13 heavens; the tail 7 underworlds and its body became the earth. However, in order to complete the world a great source of energy needed to be created, which was the sun. The sun had to be created through a sacrifice of a God. Four attempts were made through sacrifice, however, only the fifth try was successful. On the fifth attempt, Tecuciztecatl offered for himself to be

Religious followers should broaden their viewpoints and be more open to new ways and ideas. The American Atheist Association should teach people of Atheism so there wouldn't be the problem of acceptance. News broadcasts should be aired to bring awareness to the slaughters that happened to Atheists in Turkey and Bangladesh. Understanding Atheism will help with the discrimination and abuse contrary to the

Within my growth as a Christian, I have usually surrounded myself with others who possess the religious beliefs that I hold. As a result of my

Keeping the faith is such an all-important aspect in my school; however, the beliefs in my faith have brought an uncomfortable repercussion. Tolerant people are in my school and for them, I am grateful, but intolerant people are also in my school and for them, I am not so grateful. I have ascertained ways to cope and work with such people. Working with people who view your existence as a bane is no easy task, but yet, I have accomplished such a feat. It's hard to work with these people, but it's life, and I am certainly going to experience another occasion like