What are your thoughts on God / Religion?

What is your belief on God? Not about any specific religion but about real existence and age old beliefs. Agree or disagree with the existence.

Something’s been on my mind over the last few months – how we tiptoe around faith like it's taboo. Never got why. GV just seemed to be the right place to talk about this since I didn't want to get gaslighted elsewhere on social media and maybe we get more perspectives here. I grew up in a religious household, but not the stuffy, orthodox kind. My parents found joy in their beliefs without forcing them on others. Mom still joins her hands when we pass a church - it's adorable, really. We'd go to the temple a couple of times a week, and it was just... normal. Then college hit. Suddenly, faith was awkward af. Kept quiet about my beliefs, and it felt weird, like hiding part of me. I noticed this went both ways. My atheist friends were equally hesitant to open up about their non-belief. It's like we were all tiptoeing around this massive aspect of our lives. Now, after living in five countries, I've realized something big: faith isn't just personal, it's about community. These days, I'm more open. Not preachy, just me. I'll join a puja or chat about atheism, no big deal. Checking out local worship spots when I travel is eye-opening. When I was living in Thailand and felt homesick, there was this Gurudwara I used to visit - it was mind-blowing. People from everywhere, sharing a meal. No questions asked, just humans being bros. That's faith at its best - bringing people together, inspiring kindness across boundaries. Here's my take: Your faith (or lack of it) is your thing. But the community it creates? That's gold for everyone. I'm done hiding, but not here to convert anyone. Being faithful doesn't make me less smart or scientific. It's just part of me, like loving cricket or needing chai to function. Feeling weird about your beliefs? It's cool. No need to hide or apologize. Just don't be a jerk about it. Also, have learnt 1 thing in this journey - faith >>> religion. Faith whispers truths; religion shouts instructions.​​​​​​​​​​​ Btw the food at the langar was pretty bomb - here's a picture from 2018!

Without sounding too cringy: Growing up I’ve been a bit ignorant about our culture and mythology and its teachings. I was a believer in atheism and nihilism and stuff but as I’ve grown up now, I’ve realised I am not as strong and all-knowing I’ve thought of myself against realities of life. I now seek some spiritual guidance to build a philosophy behind my life. Build some principles to guide my life ( not just restricted to professional life) I’ve been kinda inclined towards Maharabharat (read few stories here and there) but since I’ve missed the entire part of adopting a religion and brining god into our lives at an early stage, I’m finding it very difficult to incorporate this in my adult life. I really wanna make up for what I’ve lost in terms of spiritual guidance and teachings. 1) can anyone else relate to the same? 2) How do I proceed from here? I’m not looking for any superficial means, but really want this to be ingrained in my lifestyle 🙏🏼

If yes then what made you believe that God Exists? If No then what is your reasoning?

Please be respectful. Don’t want a fight first thing today morning haha

Imagine someone approached you and proposed this: they have an insurance policy for a car, but, you get to pay the lowest premium in the market. So you ask how, and they say, that this will cover your great grand child's first car, and you just have to pay premium until the child's born. Will you buy this insurance, now? No? Then why are you paying premium for an insurance policy that is supposed to cover your 'soul' once you are in your afterlife? "Religions are multilevel marketing companies selling insurance for the afterlife"

Connecting with people these days is like meeting them with a mask on. What are some questions to understand people better and talk about their perspectives around life, thoughts and intellectual life. One question i can think is to ask “What does success mean to you?”. Can you share some good and in depth questions to ask?

What are your thoughts on god?