What's up with the "I don't know" response?
in Spirituality ·
Jeremy Alvarez5 said:I mean, I guess you could say this whole thing stems from a bit of a masochistic streak in us. It’s like, humans are naturally terrified of the unknown, right? But we’re also scared of pretty much any kind of force or raw energy that we feel might just wipe us out. So, instead of facing it head-on, we end up developing this weird sense of reverence—kind of a fear-based respect, if that makes sense. Maybe that's just how we're wired.
From everything I’ve picked up from people so far, it seems like nobody actually knows for sure if God exists. But man, there is just so much we don't get about how our own heads work—you know, how our psyche and perception mess with the world around us? I guess when we observe something or even just take a stand on an object, we’re kind of influencing it, though I don't think we're even aware of all the ways we do that yet. It's kind of like how we already know the Sun and the Moon have this massive impact on life here on Earth; I wouldn't be surprised if we eventually figure out just how much influence the rest of the planets have, too. Maybe we'll catch up to it sooner than we think.
So, let me circle back to that whole thing about God and... well, masochism, I guess. It’s kind of wild how we work. Basically, because people are terrified of things they can't predict, they try to micromanage and control everything they perceive as a threat. It's like this survival instinct, right? Every single one of us experiences that fear of the unknown in our own heads, though I suppose we all process it differently—some people feel it more intensely than others, and it probably hits harder depending on what kind of day you're having. I've noticed that the folks who are constantly grinding or living in total chaos don't usually struggle with this as much. Maybe it's because their minds are just too occupied by the immediate, surface-level stuff—just reacting to whatever is happening right in front of them—to really dwell on the deeper, scarier uncertainties. Or maybe they're just too busy to care. I don't know, it's just a thought.
I mean, no matter how hard you try to wrap your head around the chaos of life, there are always these little gaps—sort of like when your brain takes a breather from all that heavy lifting. It’s like that moment when your operating system finally stops lagging for a second. And honestly, I guess when you're just sitting there in that quiet headspace, it's impossible not to start spiraling into the big questions. You can't really escape thinking about what it all means. It's like conscience just kind of wakes up on its own, forcing you to weigh the whole idea of good versus evil against the actual life you're living. It's heavy stuff, I know.
Most people, I guess... He just doesn't want to. I mean, you look at people wrestling with these deep questions, and then they try to justify their choices by just following whoever claims to "know more" than they do—basically deciding to join some organized religion just to settle the score. To me, it feels like religion is really just an escape from your own conscience, a way to run away from God. It’s like the more fear someone carries, the more they lean into religion. Usually, religion just takes that fear and tries to rationalize it, offering up these explanations or lists of rules to tell you exactly how to please God. But since most people are so caught up in the daily grind and their own personal anxieties, I guess they lose the ability to see how complex or even nonsensical those rules actually are. Still, that little spark of free will stays there, poking at them. So, the fear just keeps building, and it turns into this weird, almost masochistic urge to surrender control to something "greater" than themselves. They end up performing all these bizarre rituals just to appease their version of God.
I mean, if you really think about it, the absolute worst case in history is probably... JesusSo, I was thinking about this guy who basically tried to crucify himself because he didn't actually have faith in God. It’s kind of wild when you look at it. He was trying to fill this massive void in his life by just throwing himself at everyone—trying to serve the whole world instead of actually building deep, meaningful connections with specific people, like starting with women, I guess. He was basically compensating for his own emptiness by surrendering to this vague idea of "society" or the future. He wanted to be this martyr for the world, which ended up just making him paranoid about God and super conflicted about his own purpose. Because he chose to give himself up to a bunch of strangers rather than being present for real, individual people, he became this ultimate icon for all the "lost sheep" out there. You know, the people who either can't or won't engage in honest, close relationships? For them, "God" becomes a substitute for actual family and friends. It makes sense why people who love following the crowd find him so appealing. It's way easier to look for some hero who’s willing to die for you than it is to actually do the hard work on yourself. Real self-improvement is painful; it’s exhausting, it requires a ton of humility, and you really have to face that terrifying fear of death—what some might call "reconciling with God." But yeah, it's much easier to just wait for a savior than to deal with the struggle.
I really hope we’re finally reaching a point where people start to get this—where they actually focus on building their own consciousness and learning how to trust life again, both in their relationship with God and with each other. I mean, if you look at it, the answer is pretty clear: hardly anyone is brave enough to just say, "I don't know." And even fewer people are honest about being angry at God because they’re terrified of Him. Instead of having a relationship built on sincerity and respect, a lot of folks act like masochists, treating God like some kind of cosmic sadist. What’s worse is that they actively reject their own divinity; they shy away from having their own will or taking responsibility for their actions, which is the only way to truly be in community with God. Now, not everyone is like that—you definitely find sincere believers even among the religious crowd—but there are so many people who cling to any religion they can find just because they're scared. Personally, out of respect for God and for myself, I’ve never been one to submit to religious rituals. To me, a lot of that stuff feels like it's based on thousands of years of magic tricks and superstitions. Plus, I care about the society I live in; I don't want to set a bad example by acting in ways that feel dishonest to myself, to God, or to my neighbors. I pray to God, sure, but I also tell Him straight up that I don't even know if He's actually there. If He has something good to offer me, I hope He does. If not? Well, maybe it's better if He doesn't. At the end of the day, I find divinity within the human experience, and I’m just really grateful for the people around me. If God is a being, I honestly imagine Him as being indescribably lonely in His solitude. I think, if He exists, He created us to be His partners in creation. Whatever the case, for some reason, He doesn't seem to reach out any other way than through the physical laws of the universe He’s constantly shaping. And then you have the superstitious types waiting for "miracles"—people who see something they can't explain and immediately label it a sign of God's presence. I find that whole thing kind of tragicomic, honestly. It just ends up fueling more fear, which ultimately makes it impossible for people to actually live in the present moment with full consciousness, love, and freedom.
Thanks for such an interesting response; it really gave me something to chew on.👍
To me, Jesus represents something noble, and I am sincerely convinced that modern Christianity has almost nothing to do with him or his actual teachings. They just use him as a mascot or a scapegoat to judge others, nothing more.
When you mention that Jesus didn't get close to women, are you talking about sexual intimacy, romantic love, or something else?