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Matt from Springfield, Virginia, United States

    • I’m Between 33 – 55
    • My religious preference: I recently left my post as a Mormon bishop based on issues I had with the consistency of this faith.
Mom’s: Mormonism

Dad’s: Mormonism

    • Growing up, I primarily lived with: Both mom and dad
  • I attend religious services generally at least once every: Month
Question Answer
If you could travel back in time to any period, and meet any person who is historically significant, who would you want to meet and why?

I would really like to go back and speak directly with Jesus to speak with him about the amazing philosophical system he developed. I would also like to see firsthand how he spoke with and interacted with various people.
Out of all the problems that we are facing in our world today, what do you consider is our biggest problem and how do you think we can solve this problem?

I believe kindness is a key ingredient missing from our chaotic world. Perhaps the solution would be the infusion of Christian principles into the culture.
Do you think it is possible that you and I were put here on this earth for some kind of purpose? If so, what do you think that was? If not, why do you think so?

I it very possible. If I answer this question as a former Mormon, then the answer is for us to become more like God each day. As a person who has left the Mormon faith and is looking for spiritual truth in Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity, I’m not sure what that purpose might be.
We live in a world that tends to believe, now more than ever, that all religions are equal and no one religion is better than another. In your opinion does it matter what someone believes? If not, why not, if so, why so?

Yes it matters greatly what a person believes because wrong religious belief leads logically to wrong religious behavior.
All religions have different beliefs about the afterlife but many seem to indicate that we go to a better place, if we do the right things in this life. What do you personally believe about the afterlife and what do you think we need to do in this life in order to get to this better place in the next life?

Now that I have left my leadership position as a Mormon, along with the faith in question, I do not have any thoughts about this anymore. I have simply abandoned all eschatological views since my departure from the church.
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, where do you think we came from?

I really do not have a clue about this any longer.
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, why is it difficult for us to avoid believing in non-material things like truth, love, beauty, goodness, etc…?

I think we pursue these characteristics because they are just reciprocal laws built into the cosmos. I do not believe any longer that we need a God, per se, to strive for concepts like truth, love, etc.

 

Ron from Springfield, Virginia, United States

    • I’m Between 33 – 55
    • My religious preference: Protestant Christianity
Mom’s: Protestant Christianity

Dad’s: Protestant Christianity

    • Growing up, I primarily lived with: Both mom and dad
  • I attend religious services generally at least once every: Week
Question Answer
If you could travel back in time to any period, and meet any person who is historically significant, who would you want to meet and why?

I would like to speak with Michael Angelo because he was genius who created so many amazing things for mankind.
Out of all the problems that we are facing in our world today, what do you consider is our biggest problem and how do you think we can solve this problem?

I think greatest problem facing mankind is human conflict, viz., war, terrorism. I believe we need to find a unifying thread by which to bring people together.
Do you think it is possible that you and I were put here on this earth for some kind of purpose? If so, what do you think that was? If not, why do you think so?

Until I started attending church a couple of months ago, I didn’t believe I had any life purpose. Now, however, I think we do have a purpose; however, I am still trying to figure out what it might be.
We live in a world that tends to believe, now more than ever, that all religions are equal and no one religion is better than another. In your opinion does it matter what someone believes? If not, why not, if so, why so?

Yes it matters greatly what someone religiously believes because belief shapes the person and their actions. A look at the actions of radical Islamists substantiates this point.
All religions have different beliefs about the afterlife but many seem to indicate that we go to a better place, if we do the right things in this life. What do you personally believe about the afterlife and what do you think we need to do in this life in order to get to this better place in the next life?

I’ve always hoped a place like heaven existed. But, honestly, I’m not sure it exists. I have my doubts but I’m studying Christianity to see what it says about the afterlife.
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, where do you think we came from?

I do believe we were created by God, I’m just not sure if there is an afterlife.
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, why is it difficult for us to avoid believing in non-material things like truth, love, beauty, goodness, etc…?

I have no comment on this question.

 

Anonymous from Lake Jackson, Texas, United States

    • I’m Over 55
    • My religious preference: Protestant Christianity
Mom’s: No religious preference

Dad’s: Atheism

    • Growing up, I primarily lived with: Both mom and dad
  • I attend religious services generally at least once every: Week
Question Answer
If you could travel back in time to any period, and meet any person who is historically significant, who would you want to meet and why?

Jesus. To experience the presence of God.
Out of all the problems that we are facing in our world today, what do you consider is our biggest problem and how do you think we can solve this problem?

Separation from God. Evangelism one person at a time.
Do you think it is possible that you and I were put here on this earth for some kind of purpose? If so, what do you think that was? If not, why do you think so?

To come to know God and to enjoy him forever
We live in a world that tends to believe, now more than ever, that all religions are equal and no one religion is better than another. In your opinion does it matter what someone believes? If not, why not, if so, why so?

It matters. Jesus said I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.
All religions have different beliefs about the afterlife but many seem to indicate that we go to a better place, if we do the right things in this life. What do you personally believe about the afterlife and what do you think we need to do in this life in order to get to this better place in the next life?

The afterlife is life in God’s kingdom. It is obtained through repentance and receiving forgiveness by faith in Jesus.
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, where do you think we came from?

We were created by God.
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, why is it difficult for us to avoid believing in non-material things like truth, love, beauty, goodness, etc…?

A theistic God exists

 

fdfd from fdfd, Ashmore and Cartier Islands

    • I’m Between 17 – 23
    • My religious preference: No religious preference and I am not interested in exploring
    • Growing up, I primarily lived with: Did not live with parents
  • I attend religious services generally at least once every: Week
Question Answer
If you could travel back in time to any period, and meet any person who is historically significant, who would you want to meet and why?

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Out of all the problems that we are facing in our world today, what do you consider is our biggest problem and how do you think we can solve this problem?

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Do you think it is possible that you and I were put here on this earth for some kind of purpose? If so, what do you think that was? If not, why do you think so?

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We live in a world that tends to believe, now more than ever, that all religions are equal and no one religion is better than another. In your opinion does it matter what someone believes? If not, why not, if so, why so?

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All religions have different beliefs about the afterlife but many seem to indicate that we go to a better place, if we do the right things in this life. What do you personally believe about the afterlife and what do you think we need to do in this life in order to get to this better place in the next life?

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If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, where do you think we came from?

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If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, why is it difficult for us to avoid believing in non-material things like truth, love, beauty, goodness, etc…?

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Test from Rydalmere, Australia

    • I’m Between 17 – 23
    • My religious preference: No religious preference and I am not interested in exploring
Dad’s: Buddhism
    • Growing up, I primarily lived with: Just dad
  • I attend religious services generally at least once every: Month
Question Answer
If you could travel back in time to any period, and meet any person who is historically significant, who would you want to meet and why?

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Out of all the problems that we are facing in our world today, what do you consider is our biggest problem and how do you think we can solve this problem?

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Do you think it is possible that you and I were put here on this earth for some kind of purpose? If so, what do you think that was? If not, why do you think so?

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We live in a world that tends to believe, now more than ever, that all religions are equal and no one religion is better than another. In your opinion does it matter what someone believes? If not, why not, if so, why so?

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All religions have different beliefs about the afterlife but many seem to indicate that we go to a better place, if we do the right things in this life. What do you personally believe about the afterlife and what do you think we need to do in this life in order to get to this better place in the next life?

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If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, where do you think we came from?

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If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, why is it difficult for us to avoid believing in non-material things like truth, love, beauty, goodness, etc…?

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