Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

I believe everything I believe, because I took the time to investigate the claims of both sides of the argument, and found that the evidence favored one side over the other.

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

Several people throughout history have claimed to have been told what to believe about God. That is why there are so many denominations and church splits. Either God is confused, or those who heard from God did not really hear from Him.

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

Well, some of them were right, weren't they? In your opinion?

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

"Because it makes the most sense, to me" wins, with 60% of the vote. But that can't be right. It's why I believe what I believe! :lol

As for the big loser ("God told me what to believe", zero votes), doesn't the Holy Spirit guide any of you into all truth?

Any comments on Dante's post, by the way?

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

Me too. :D

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

nice, resending.

I think "God tells me what to believe," certainly true for each of us on some level, just smacks too much of "Well, I do what the voices tell me," lol.

And, while I would like to admit that I've verified all my "knowledge," I'm just not sure that this is practically true; much of what I believe was passed down, and hasn't shown a need for review--and some of what I believe is surely like a child, akin to "no, storks bring babies"...relatively.

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

Finally, someone who is taught by the Holy Spirit! :)

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

'Cause I'm right and I know I'm right and everyone else is wrong.

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

Another "other". :winkgrin

Re: Why do you believe what you believe?
 

You should add, God proved it to me.