[phunkyphil]

how is the existance of a 'higher being' inevitable? even if hypothetically there was a god, it certainly wouldnt concern itself with our daily lives, considering that we are an unimaginably tiny and trivial part of the universe and there are most likely MANY more universes and dimentions which we will never even be aware of.. is the possibility of a chaotic, pointless existence really so freightening to you that you disregard it as even a POSSIBILITY? that belief seems rather strange to me, seeing as there will never, ever be a way to know for sure.
personally, i have nothing to gain from believing in a higher power, so i why should i? many people do have a psychological need for religion though, seeing as moments of spirituality trigger certain brain states and may even be a vital part of our basic psychology.. because of this, i dont really have anthing against spirituality in general. however, organized religion is another story. please dont force any hypocritical big brother religions down my throat, and ill refrain from kicking you in the balls repeatedly, kind christians.. Digit is very, very right when he says to think for yourself.. following an organized religion is sacrificing your freedom and individuality to become part of a controlled herd and make fat old men rich, which i dont particularily want to do, thank you very much. who really thinks the filthy rich church leaders would give a fuck about God if they werent so filthy rich??

anyway, this is getting WAAY too long, so ill just end by saying that everytrhing we do, all our emotions and beliefs, are merely the result of the chemical reactions that happen to be going on in our brain at the time.. we have no real free will, and to say we KNOW anything at all about a 'higher power' is just insane.. think for yourselves guys, and keep an open mind...