Belief in God isn't simply belief in God. It's not all the same thing. I think if you could somehow know the percentage of people who genuinely believe there is a God as an absolute fact and as described in their religion, it would be in single digits. These are people who adhere to all the rules of their religion because they know the consequences of not doing so are very real (to them, obviously).
In my opinion, most passively believe for social or existential reasons (ie. community/family and not having to worry about death and ethics in a real sense), and that it's usually a general, vague belief in a "higher power"; even if expressed within the context of a religion. It's a paper-thin belief that doesn't get in the way of whatever they want to do.
In my opinion, most passively believe for social or existential reasons (ie. community/family and not having to worry about death and ethics in a real sense), and that it's usually a general, vague belief in a "higher power"; even if expressed within the context of a religion. It's a paper-thin belief that doesn't get in the way of whatever they want to do.
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