To me religion is not about magical beliefs. It's not the alternative to science when understanding falls short. It's also not about corrupt / criminal institutions.
To me religion is about community, moral guidance and helping others in need. I don't take the bibel literally (not any more). I know that it was written by various human authors, that it has to be read in the context of history.
To the question of god, I don't have any certainty. But I feel comfortable living with doubt. Sometimes I think there is a god independent of humanity, often I can't believe it's possible for god to exist independent of humanity in any meaningful way (i.e. god can interact with us). But I always know, that god exists in the shared faith of religious people. Just like countries, corporations or stories depend on people believing in their existence and authority.
David Härer
npub1ful…hyys
2023-09-23 11:35:15
in reply to nevent1q…du7k
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