wHY DO YOU THINK THAT PEOPLE NEED GOD (OR GODS) IN THEIR LIVES??
84706
I dont think people neccessarily need "God"... people just need "something" to believe in. When you think about it, people believe in God because they need a purpose in their life. They need to believe that there is a reason to live...something to look forward to, something to believe in. For some people, its God, for others its buddah, or the Sun.. and for me... its karma. I believe I exist because things happen for a reason... and good things will come to those who do good things. To me, all of those things are the same... its just how people conceptualize them and what they do with it. :)
366034
Or you could doubt Gods existence all of the time. I am always surprised at how little people know about their own religions. They ask for no facts, no accountability, and never question what they are told. I think they fear that their belief won't hold up and they will find out that they have wasted all of this time on nothing. I say if you are going to believe in God then at least know why. Don't be afraid to ask the hard questions, and don't let them get away with answers that don't make sense. Also, don't let them make you feel bad asking. If you are asking, and they don't have a good answer, maybe something is wrong.
592256
I think it is important to believe in SOMETHING. Whether it is Jesus, Allah, the Jewish God, gods, or no God or gods at all. I think it is very important to make an informed decision on your belief rather than say "the world sucks, there is no God" or something similar.
1071259
I often feel as you do. Confused and hurt, by a God who was supposed to be there for me. I also agree with you that the bible is no more relevant than greek mythology, or even the eastern relgions. I still conteplate the existence of a God period, yet the fact that all these religions exist, might lead us to a God.
605502
Good Question!...For Some It Is A Safety Mechanism (Hope)..But For Others It's A Need That Only God Can Fill.
840458
There would be nothing more discouraging than to be overwhelmed by the thought that there was no God, and we live for a short mortal life, and then death comes and is final.  It feels good to believe in God, because it gives man purpose, for without Him, there is no purpose or point.  With God, all things are possible, and thought wants to go there and stay for awhile (like eternally), because life on earth is not anyone's dream of paradise.
264120
Men created gods and goddesses to explain the things he couldn't understand. As men evolved and learn ways to understand what was going on around him, the need lessened for deities. But even after all of these years, most of us still haven't let go those beliefs in things greater than ourselves. It's in our nature. Call it faith if you will. It may be right, or it may be wrong, but it is still what we personally choose to believe in.
211887
I'm the type of person that needs absolutely everything proved to her.  Everything.  But I've found there are two exceptions...god and love.  Sure I can dissect the reasons why I believe in both, but what it comes down to is I simply *feel* them both.  I'm not talking about blind faith here.  It's sort of...instinct.  A gut feeling, if you will.
388611
I'm an athiest as well.  Religion just didnt do it for me as i got older.  I guess i leaned more toward science.  I have no problem with there not being an afterlife.  Seriously, why have 2 lifes?  One here and one in heaven?  Just doesnt make sence.  And why does there need to be a god?  I think people just need a crutch to lean on in times of need.  But let me ask this, when you try and do something good, is it for your fellow man, or to make god happy?
238354
Some people are unable to handle a reality in which the only thing controlling their lives, their destiny, is themself and their fellow human beings. It's a pretty big responsibility. They need to feel like there is something out there, more powerful than any of us, that is in control. People are so afraid of losing that, of having to take full responsibility for their own destiny, of the cold, unfeeling "chaos" that governs literally everything, it is no wonder they become so upset when their religious views are challenged.\n\nOf course, it's still possible that one religion, or even bits and pieces of each of them, is the truth. Real or not, religion basically serves as a crutch for those who have trouble handling life.
370464
God, in the context of your question, does not really exist.  I mean, God doesn't allow or prevent anything. That is our choice.  The question you should ask yourself is what does God want from me, instead of what do I want from him.  See there is no giving God like if he was a store attendant, there is only God...THE GOD.\n\nI am firm believer of THE GOD as the almighty being in all that is conceivable by my ignorant mind.  As such, the only true question for me (for all of us) is what does God want of me.
48674
I do. We should put God in the center of our lives so that our burdens will be lighter and manageable. We can't be righteous all the time but it pays to know that God will be our guiding light :-)
409638
NO...\n\nWe live in a society that believe that they don't need God...So He is more or less letting those who don't believe they need Him...go without Him...\n\nThe rest of us who know we need Him...see His works all the time...and know He's always paying attention.
355666
To give them a handle on life and where they fit in. Also because many are unable to handle the concept that their only reason for existence is to experience life in the physical realm. People NEED something to believe in and religion is the biggest and most popular thing to buy into to stave off uncertainty and insecurity.
1021384
religion is important for people to feel that they belong and to have meaning in their lives.  most can't live their life to just enjoy it, but need a purpose to it and need something to follow.\n\nbut can you imagine a world without religion, no religion could be its own religion.  everyone would believe the same.  nobody would feel superior over another and treat others like inferiors.  nobody would be battling and killing one another because of beliefs.  \n\ni don't know, maybe it would be a better world with everyone having the same understanding of life.  people would treat one another better and see each other as equals.  interesting concept, but this will never happen - that's for sure.
1091312
Because to believe in God means to give up the concept that we rule the things around us.  It is a frightening proposition to have to let go of that feeling of self-control, and acually place ourselves in the care of another by acting in faith, not an easy thing to do..
467278
People have always used 'God' as a reason to be cruel.  It's just a way of making others small so you can feel big.  You have to make someone else so wrong in order to feel that you actually exist, or at least so you don't feel totally insignificant.  I don't know if you can give an answer to why.  It just is that way, people are hurt and angry and who knows what experiences they have had with so called 'religion'.  Why take it personally?  It's not about you.