Religion and wilful ignorance

Originally posted by Acolyte
Most of us will have ended up with either a set of religious beliefs, or be consciously aware of a lack of religious beliefs. Many people are absolutely sure that their beliefs are well-justified. But if you think this, what about those who don't believe what you believe? Why do they disagree?

One answer is that they've simply made a mistake, like so ...[text shortened]... elieve in wilful ignorance? If not, why do you think others hold different beliefs to your own?

Acolyte,

I have always lived on the razors edge. I don't know any absolute truth. I fantasize about what it would be like to be absolutely sure of anything. So this thread has a meaning to me that is a bit off the beaten track.

I wonder.

That's all.

I just wonder how everyone can be so sure? Of the laws of the universe and God?

It's amazing and confusing to me.