Is your belief about gods Reflective or Directive?
I'm not sure... I mean, as I read through your OP I keep switching between the two.
Directive Belief
A directive belief is a belief someone holds that describes how they should live their life.
Reflective Belief
A reflective belief is a belief someone holds that describes how their life is lived.
In one sense, I think my beliefs should lead to some guidlines on how I should live my life - so that seems kinda directive.
Example:
I believe in the Christian God.
Directive Belief: I believe in the Christian God, therefore I choose to read the Bible and follow it's instructions.
Reflective Belief: I choose to read the Bible and follow it's instructions, therefore I believe in the Chirstian God.
On the other hand, I've come to my belief in god because of the experiences I've had - so that seems kinda reflective.
I don't rely on god for my day-2-day activities, like you say. But too, I don't really believe in "a deeply personal and involved god".
Is your belief about gods Reflective or Directive?
If you think your belief is Reflective, can you describe the parts of your life that reflect the belief?
Does this count as reflective?: I made an awesome dinner and right as I sat down I thought about and thanked god for allowing me to be so lucky to have so much quality food.
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I like Jon's point that a belief is just that, a belief. Its not what actions you take.
But unlike him, I do let my belief in god direct some of my actions. For example, if I think about god while passing a beggar, I'm more apt to give them some change.
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