Talking about God is so awkward because many people have strong opinions about the topic. I personally do not speak about religion to anyone that I am not good friends with simply because many things can be misinterpreted and can lead to grudges being held, friendships being broken. Even families torn apart. :/ That's why talking about it is so awkward. Because it can have such a big, unpredictable impact on people.
I LOVE when we get to see RUclipsrs' full-body shots. Because they are usually floating heads and the dynamics change so much when they change that format. I suppose they look more vulnerable and that is interesting to watch!
Happiness is a mood, a feeling, not a destination. It's ok to be happy sometimes and not other times, just like it's ok to be hungry sometimes. If you spend your life waiting for the moment, possession, or person that will make you you "happy", you'll miss all the good things that pass you by and you'll only focus on the bad. Enjoy the good, enjoy "happiness". "Happy" is a mood that comes and goes throughout your life, and that's ok as long as you enjoy the ride :)
Faith is living with paradox... And we struggle to talk about God as we do not know what to do with the paradoxes that goes with believing. Still, there is just something that makes me hang on to Him. Something supernatural. Even when the paradoxes of life and believing sometimes get the better of me...
I dunno bout others . I can only speak for myself. I go through phases where sometimes I don't think about God so much, but I know God is always there. Other times I feel really close to god, and God is my very best friend. Kinda like with some people in my life. Months and even years can go by without a word, but we can pick up right where we left off. God always was, and always will be. God listens to my thoughts, feelings, ideas, prayers, and loves me no matter what. God is my best friend.
I love how you came up with an eloquent, well worded response to a 'loaded question' and instantly, someone looses their marbles. Immediately deciding that it's a brilliant move to tell you to stuff it. Your only crime, using logic, reason and simple (un)common sense It's a shame that humans like Maria Collins even bother commenting at all.
talking about God is awkward because like Grace said its a personal thing. We who believe in God or other types of gods want to spread what Christianity calls "the good news" because it made us change and made us feel good so we want that for other people but some people see that as a negative thing. When in reality we (Religious people) just want everyone to experience what we did...
I experienced what I can only say was a supernatural event. I hate to be vague here but it's just hard to describe. It diminishes the experience when I try. What I can say is what I learned after the event. I knew we were much more than just flesh and blood. I knew we had a creator that cares. I knew I was living a life that was not very good for me and needed to change. I discovered that being selfish and self-centered was costing me my heart while service and selflessness was the key to joy.
she hit the nail on the head there, never has there been a topic that divides opinion and is defended so strongly either way, probably why conversations on it usually begin after the 7-8th drink
I think God is a touchy topic because it is very personal. Two people who live in the same house and go to the same church, will most likely have different perspectives on God. I think it's important to note that our connection with 'God' (or another higher being) is all we need to be spiritual. Not rules, or a group, or candles, or prayers. You and God are enough. If you like being with others, then good for you. Just don't try to fit into their square expectations if you have circle beliefs.
Great video Grace! I definitely agree with you the religion topic is very personal and therefore can become awkward when people with different perspective try to discuss it. It's great that each person has their own belief system, but we all have to remember everyone has a different view and should not be judged as a result of having these different beliefs. As a teacher told me once " religion and politics should not be discussed in public" unless you are ready to argue or open minded .
Completely agree with you. Though I am comfortable to discuss my own thoughts on the matter someone else may not be at all comfortable doing so and feel threatened if you try to challenge their views in any way. As long as your beliefs are not affecting those around you in a negative manner there shouldn't be any need or reason to discuss your beliefs if you do not wish to do so.
I believe God to be real. While I don't feel it awkward to talk about God, I shy away from talking about him with strangers due to our current culture of confrontation. I really miss the days when people could simply agree to disagree and leave it at that. These days it seems like it's a prolonged shouting contest and a lot of adults refusing to act like adults. On a happier note, Grace is so wonderful and I'm glad I saw this video.
God for me is not at all awkward to talk about, mostly because I love talking about it. I love it when people are able to stand up for and defend their views, even if I don't agree. When I'm with most of my friends, sometimes they think it's awkward and sometimes they just don't care. I think it's a really huge and vastly interesting question, and I wish people weren't so afraid to talk about it in a civilized way.
I think it boils down to a debate on - which is the best way to teach others to act on behalf of others? To give charity? To teach people to fish? Is there really a best way? The movie Fearless comes to mind - no wushu is better than another - it's the person. A good heart coupled with good action is the basis of this world existing. Expressing, teaching, and spreading that idea is the subject of much debate.
I agree! I think it also may be the way that people discuss their beliefs and opinions. I'm usually all for it and don't find it awkward at all if people speak more openly and respectfully. Plus, isn't it just neat to listen to others' viewpoints?
you can find and do anything as long as you believe in yourself and the people around you but to make dreams come true you have to have faith and work hard and have fun doing it good luck Grace:)
I feel lastly, that if you bring up the subject; be open minded to the person answering it. Withhold judgements based on your personal regard to the subject. Ask that question but do it for knowledge and understanding. Be mindful and respectful regardless of personal feelings on the subject.
Talking about God isn't always awkward. It just depends who the person is, and how far they are willing to step out of their comfort zone. I am a Jesus freak, and I am not afraid to say it over and over again. If you don't agree then there is a conflict, I think that the conflict is what people are afraid of. I love and care about you, even if you believe differently. :)
because everyone is so passionate about what God is, it is like if everyone had a different answer to 2+2 but everyone was absolutely positive that their answer was the right one. I'm sure that someone says four but we may never know if they were right or not.
i generally just avoid talking about my religious views when i'm with friends from uni, i don't think any of them share the same beliefs as me. sometimes we'll be at a night club and i'll leave early - when i explain it's so i can wake up early for church it gets a little awkward... once i got back to my flat at 4am after a night out, then left again at 8am to help out at a church coffee morning. sometimes being a Christian and uni student is like leading 2 lives!
From my understanding and experience, most us derive some kind of understanding of God either from one of the world faiths or inspired from those faiths. The reason it can be awkward sometimes is prejudice and close-mindedness. WE THINK WE HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH THOSE WHO SHARE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE BY DEFAULT because it IS so personal. What I've learned is that God cannot be contained into one simple definition that either of us come up with, there are countless facets to how we understand Him
I think talking about God is an awkward subject due to the fact that (as Grace clearly stated) it is such a personal subject. We all believe different things, whether you believe in God or not can impact (or so you think) on a lot of you lives. If you announce that you are religious there is a small part of you that imminently becomes very self aware and nervous about what other people think. Many people perceive religion as being a burden and a restriction on your life. People look at religion in negative ways and this leads to the subject of God becoming awkward because they don't see the other side of the argument. When talking about God, we all try not to offend one another, we don't want to shove our beliefs or non beliefs down each others throats, this leads to us not speaking our true opinions and it makes it awkward because we are holding things back.
I find it awkward to talk about God because often the people I talk to (who don't believe in God) also feel that god or religion has no place in our society. A friend of mine called Newton a bad scientists because he devoted almost as much time to studying religion as he did the physical processes that run our world. I'm not a big believer myself, but I do believe faith has a place in society and a good reason for existing.
Oh my goodness! Don't apologize for you comment it makes a lot of sense. he is probably one of those people who force their religion on someone. You are very smart and i glad there are still some people who are still smart in the world!
Talking about God is not awkward if people are free thinkers and give enough space to each other , it's true that it is so personal and it deals with how you feel about your family or friends, like if some 1 asks you about details you like or you don't like about your close friend , it's so private and based on personal experiences , one might not have experience what you have and therefore what u explain wont make sense for them .
It's awkward because it's something very deep and more of the spirit and soul .Therefore there're many sorts of beliefs that re diverse in accordance with how an individual was brought up and activities in their daily lives and also the general perception of life. So its discussion tends to bring lots of differences among people because each of them believe their ideas of religion are right .
I hate how people say that God doesn't exist with absolute certainty with absolutely no proof whether he does or does not. I think talking about God is awkward because people are afraid to say the wrong thing, in a world where we shy away from religion I find it actually takes courage to stand up for your beliefs.
Talking about God or religion is a very touchy topic and everyone has strong or some what strong personal beliefs about it. It is hard to talk about because most people are so set in their religion that they refuse to sometimes even listen to anything else.
Well, God is a loaded topic. Like sometimes people just assume I'm a Christian, and when i have to explain that I'm an atheist they ask me a bunch of offensive questions and try to get me to change my perspective. I like being friends with people based upon personality traits, and not their religious affiliation, so it really sucks when people get so defensive and immediately assume I'm going to try and derail their faith because I don't believe in their God.
Agnostic more specifically means that you believe no one can really know for sure whether or not we'll be able to know everything about (insert Creator's name here). I hope that made sense. But you are right. Agnostics don't really -deny- the existence of a Creator.
For me, talking about God is awkward because my dad told me when I was about 8 that if I ever wanted to really piss him off, I could become religious. The people I knew who were religious were very firm in their beliefs and weren't comfortable with my total lack of understanding about what you can and can't say/ask about God (or about any number of seemingly unrelated things for fear of offending God), so I stuck to getting my information from books for a long time.
I think because a person's relation to God is supposed to personal. I think that's what religion is (kinda). A relationship between you and something private. And (most) people use that relationship to benefit themselves. Which is good! It gets awkward when people want to know about yours. Or tell you how you should do yours. It's like marriage counseling from a stranger. If your marriage is good, why would you want someone to tell you how there's is better and how you should change?
For me, the reason talking about God is so awkward is because there's such a wide range of opinions about it. Unless I'm talking to someone I'm close to, I avoid the topic for fear of offending someone or getting into an argument. I also agree with what Grace said, that it can become extremely personal.
I think it's awkward because people don't see eye to eye on a belief that for many was instilled in them by their loved ones at birth. People also have a desire to be liked and when a polarized topic is the heart of their discussion or interaction, ones nature says to avoid talking or engaging in that interaction with that person. When your brain tells you to avoid talking with someone based on difference of your option, feeling awkward is the result
Talking about God I think is awkward because of the way we choose to talk about Him. To often we talk to talk, and we talk at rather than with. Relationship is the key. If you have a relationship with someone, there is a base to talk about these things there is mutual respect of each others opinions which can lead to healthier discussion.
I don't find talking about God awkward. I don't believe in God, but if I was in the situation to talk about Him I would happily share my opinion. I admit I don't really have much knowledge on the subject but I am an Agnostic and don't really care either way. I just get on with my life and if people believe in God then that's cool and if others don't then thats cool too. No-one is harming each other so I don't understand why people have to argue about it.
Neither... I simply opened my eyes to the possibility that there is more out there than I can completely understand. In doing so, every aspect of life has benefited. My relationships are far more robust. I have a greater capacity for love, compassion, and tolerance. But thanks for your reply to my comment and the broad range possible other causes for my awakening.
I personally don't think talking about God is awkward. I do think there is a difference between religion and faith, and while I do not consider myself a very religious person, I have an awful lot of faith in the spiritual world around me. I think the level of awkwardness in a conversation about "God" depends on your level of openess to that world and the different perspectives within it.
Being a former atheist, I found it really hard to support my position. Our ecosystem alone is a very complex system and, despite our unintentional efforts, it keeps bouncing back. Seems to be some design behind it. Then you get into the existence of good / evil / right / and wrong. There was just way to much work on my part to defend the non-existence of something greater at work. So then I put a call to whatever grand designer was out there... and it answered. Now I'm a believer.. and happier.
I think there are a lot of different reasons for this. Not everyone finds it awkward, and those that do have different reasons. I saw a lot of answer to this in the comments and I think they are all right, but there was one thought that occured to me that I didn't see mentioned. I think some people find it awkward because it is a personally conflicting topic for them. Maybe their life choices don't match up with their true beliefs. Just a thought.
i think that the human conscience is a powerful thing and if your believe in it enough it will become true to you. i dont believe in God but spirituality is definitely a real thing!
Talking about God is only awkward if it is done with people who obviously have different beliefs from me. I'm an agnostic, so talking about religion with people who do not subscribe to a religion is very intriguing and intellectually satisfying, I think, whereas talking about God with a person that is very religious is often exceedingly awkward unless he or she is considerably progressive and will not attempt to infringe upon my beliefs.
Having a different conceptual view of god and religion to most other people I find it difficult and sometimes awkward explaining that I am not religious but believe in god, but not how most other religions portray god, usually that of some higher being, but as energy that is everywhere and everything, infinity and beyond. It often feels like that scene in Conan The Barbarian where they discuss their gods and try to out do each other. Well my god is everything. Space, time, matter. Beat that!
I wonder if that's the point - if the idea of G-d is also a medium for understanding that every person, every creature, even an atom or quark has the ability to teach something to us, and can give a unique perspective of reality. Every person around us has a deep and unique perspective of the world, and often we think we know it better than another. Good point, Jason.
Its hard, because not only do people have different ideas about God, there are people who don't believe in God (Witch is honestly okay) and feel like they might be/are getting unfair treatment. People who believe in god can also feel like they are being treated unfairly by a group of people who think differently. It would be less akward, if we opened our minds beyond both the laws that come from a holy book, personal experience, ancient tales. and the laws that we found through excavation science and logic, and listened to eachother instead of planning out our own explanations from square one as if the world was so simple we could figure it all out on our own.
I don;t find talking about God/god/gods awkward, but that's only because I'm FASCINATED by religion and how powerful faith and spirituality can be. Any of my friends know that I love talking about beliefs and systems of religion. Talking about god is only awkward when people aren't willing to listen to another point of view. No one actually knows the deal about god, so why not hear someone else's theory out? If they don't want to hear you take on things, that's fine! Just ask about there's!
She is actually one of my favorite people oh my god
That authentic happiness point is the deepest thing to ever come out of Grace's mouth and it really moved me. Me too Grace. Me too.
"When I'm having fun, I feel joy" Wise words Grace.
Wow, wasn't expecting Grace to bring up something like authentic happiness. 5 grace faces for getting real Ms. Helbig
being happy is a momentary joy in what happens to you. Contentment is what you really need to have a fulfilling, "happy" life.
What Grace said about finding authentic happiness was really inspiring, and something I never thought about before
lol finally a video where i can see how grace is without trying to be funny.
She's still trying to be funny a little, lol
I think it's part of her
Talking about God is so awkward because many people have strong opinions about the topic. I personally do not speak about religion to anyone that I am not good friends with simply because many things can be misinterpreted and can lead to grudges being held, friendships being broken. Even families torn apart. :/ That's why talking about it is so awkward. Because it can have such a big, unpredictable impact on people.
I LOVE when we get to see RUclipsrs' full-body shots. Because they are usually floating heads and the dynamics change so much when they change that format. I suppose they look more vulnerable and that is interesting to watch!
Never see Grace talk seriously like this; acting mature and sophisticated. Its nice to see.
Be happy! The world is a beautiful place only waiting for you to discover much within it.
Happiness is a mood, a feeling, not a destination. It's ok to be happy sometimes and not other times, just like it's ok to be hungry sometimes. If you spend your life waiting for the moment, possession, or person that will make you you "happy", you'll miss all the good things that pass you by and you'll only focus on the bad. Enjoy the good, enjoy "happiness". "Happy" is a mood that comes and goes throughout your life, and that's ok as long as you enjoy the ride :)
So true. Passion open you up to new people and new ideas.
30 seconds of this video has been devoted to telling me to subscribe when I'm already subscribed and have been for ages.
Faith is living with paradox...
And we struggle to talk about God as we do not know what to do with the paradoxes that goes with believing. Still, there is just something that makes me hang on to Him. Something supernatural. Even when the paradoxes of life and believing sometimes get the better of me...
I dunno bout others . I can only speak for myself. I go through phases where sometimes I don't think about God so much, but I know God is always there. Other times I feel really close to god, and God is my very best friend. Kinda like with some people in my life. Months and even years can go by without a word, but we can pick up right where we left off. God always was, and always will be. God listens to my thoughts, feelings, ideas, prayers, and loves me no matter what. God is my best friend.
I love how you came up with an eloquent, well worded response to a 'loaded question' and instantly, someone looses their marbles. Immediately deciding that it's a brilliant move to tell you to stuff it. Your only crime, using logic, reason and simple (un)common sense
It's a shame that humans like Maria Collins even bother commenting at all.
talking about God is awkward because like Grace said its a personal thing. We who believe in God or other types of gods want to spread what Christianity calls "the good news" because it made us change and made us feel good so we want that for other people but some people see that as a negative thing. When in reality we (Religious people) just want everyone to experience what we did...
+Sean Kemmerer Hi! I'd love to hear what you have to say (: If you still don't mind sharing ofc
I experienced what I can only say was a supernatural event. I hate to be vague here but it's just hard to describe. It diminishes the experience when I try. What I can say is what I learned after the event. I knew we were much more than just flesh and blood. I knew we had a creator that cares. I knew I was living a life that was not very good for me and needed to change. I discovered that being selfish and self-centered was costing me my heart while service and selflessness was the key to joy.
she hit the nail on the head there, never has there been a topic that divides opinion and is defended so strongly either way, probably why conversations on it usually begin after the 7-8th drink
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! I've been waiting for this :D Thanks Soul Pancake!!
I met Grace in March.... I love her so much!! Also LOVE Soulpancake
I think God is a touchy topic because it is very personal. Two people who live in the same house and go to the same church, will most likely have different perspectives on God. I think it's important to note that our connection with 'God' (or another higher being) is all we need to be spiritual. Not rules, or a group, or candles, or prayers. You and God are enough.
If you like being with others, then good for you. Just don't try to fit into their square expectations if you have circle beliefs.
Looooveeee this! Grace is so wonderful :D
Great video Grace! I definitely agree with you the religion topic is very personal and therefore can become awkward when people with different perspective try to discuss it. It's great that each person has their own belief system, but we all have to remember everyone has a different view and should not be judged as a result of having these different beliefs. As a teacher told me once " religion and politics should not be discussed in public" unless you are ready to argue or open minded .
Completely agree with you. Though I am comfortable to discuss my own thoughts on the matter someone else may not be at all comfortable doing so and feel threatened if you try to challenge their views in any way. As long as your beliefs are not affecting those around you in a negative manner there shouldn't be any need or reason to discuss your beliefs if you do not wish to do so.
Philosophy has a whole lot of definitions for happiness. Quite a read.
I believe God to be real. While I don't feel it awkward to talk about God, I shy away from talking about him with strangers due to our current culture of confrontation. I really miss the days when people could simply agree to disagree and leave it at that. These days it seems like it's a prolonged shouting contest and a lot of adults refusing to act like adults. On a happier note, Grace is so wonderful and I'm glad I saw this video.
God for me is not at all awkward to talk about, mostly because I love talking about it. I love it when people are able to stand up for and defend their views, even if I don't agree. When I'm with most of my friends, sometimes they think it's awkward and sometimes they just don't care. I think it's a really huge and vastly interesting question, and I wish people weren't so afraid to talk about it in a civilized way.
It's so weird to see Grace being serious...
Talking about God is not awkward, but it is the most important question. You will live your life based on what you believe. John 3:16
I think it boils down to a debate on - which is the best way to teach others to act on behalf of others? To give charity? To teach people to fish? Is there really a best way? The movie Fearless comes to mind - no wushu is better than another - it's the person. A good heart coupled with good action is the basis of this world existing. Expressing, teaching, and spreading that idea is the subject of much debate.
Grace is awesome I can see the shy girl in her I love this
I agree! I think it also may be the way that people discuss their beliefs and opinions. I'm usually all for it and don't find it awkward at all if people speak more openly and respectfully. Plus, isn't it just neat to listen to others' viewpoints?
you can find and do anything as long as you believe in yourself and the people around you but to make dreams come true you have to have faith and work hard and have fun doing it good luck Grace:)
why you don"t say ( Byeeee ) how much I love this word from you and the way you
I don't find talking about God awkward at all, He's awesome.
Only Grace can draw similarities between God and penises and actually make a surprising amount of sense.
I feel lastly, that if you bring up the subject; be open minded to the person answering it. Withhold judgements based on your personal regard to the subject. Ask that question but do it for knowledge and understanding. Be mindful and respectful regardless of personal feelings on the subject.
Talking about God isn't always awkward. It just depends who the person is, and how far they are willing to step out of their comfort zone. I am a Jesus freak, and I am not afraid to say it over and over again. If you don't agree then there is a conflict, I think that the conflict is what people are afraid of. I love and care about you, even if you believe differently. :)
because everyone is so passionate about what God is, it is like if everyone had a different answer to 2+2 but everyone was absolutely positive that their answer was the right one. I'm sure that someone says four but we may never know if they were right or not.
We have our own personalities, we're not robots. If we screw up, so be it, you can't blame your problems on someone else.
God is amazing nuff said.
i generally just avoid talking about my religious views when i'm with friends from uni, i don't think any of them share the same beliefs as me. sometimes we'll be at a night club and i'll leave early - when i explain it's so i can wake up early for church it gets a little awkward... once i got back to my flat at 4am after a night out, then left again at 8am to help out at a church coffee morning. sometimes being a Christian and uni student is like leading 2 lives!
Very well stated. You nailed the extremes.
From my understanding and experience, most us derive some kind of understanding of God either from one of the world faiths or inspired from those faiths. The reason it can be awkward sometimes is prejudice and close-mindedness. WE THINK WE HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH THOSE WHO SHARE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE BY DEFAULT because it IS so personal. What I've learned is that God cannot be contained into one simple definition that either of us come up with, there are countless facets to how we understand Him
thanks Dad
YOU'RE ON SOUL PANCAKEEEE. Grace is so hilarious, I love you!
I think talking about God is an awkward subject due to the fact that (as Grace clearly stated) it is such a personal subject. We all believe different things, whether you believe in God or not can impact (or so you think) on a lot of you lives. If you announce that you are religious there is a small part of you that imminently becomes very self aware and nervous about what other people think. Many people perceive religion as being a burden and a restriction on your life. People look at religion in negative ways and this leads to the subject of God becoming awkward because they don't see the other side of the argument. When talking about God, we all try not to offend one another, we don't want to shove our beliefs or non beliefs down each others throats, this leads to us not speaking our true opinions and it makes it awkward because we are holding things back.
My 2 favorite channels colliding!!
I find it awkward to talk about God because often the people I talk to (who don't believe in God) also feel that god or religion has no place in our society. A friend of mine called Newton a bad scientists because he devoted almost as much time to studying religion as he did the physical processes that run our world. I'm not a big believer myself, but I do believe faith has a place in society and a good reason for existing.
Authentic happiness, I like that.
Do not apologize for your opinion and belief! What you said was beautiful, and far from offensive.
yes they are ! i think on grace and michelles channel
The idea of heaven is a thing that keeps people living their life to the fullest, and being good people.
Oh my goodness! Don't apologize for you comment it makes a lot of sense. he is probably one of those people who force their religion on someone. You are very smart and i glad there are still some people who are still smart in the world!
Talking about God is not awkward if people are free thinkers and give enough space to each other , it's true that it is so personal and it deals with how you feel about your family or friends, like if some 1 asks you about details you like or you don't like about your close friend , it's so private and based on personal experiences , one might not have experience what you have and therefore what u explain wont make sense for them .
grace = perfect answers
Grace is the best.
It doesn't matter what you believe. Just coexist.
It's awkward because it's something very deep and more of the spirit and soul .Therefore there're many sorts of beliefs that re diverse in accordance with how an individual was brought up and activities in their daily lives and also the general perception of life. So its discussion tends to bring lots of differences among people because each of them believe their ideas of religion are right .
I hate how people say that God doesn't exist with absolute certainty with absolutely no proof whether he does or does not. I think talking about God is awkward because people are afraid to say the wrong thing, in a world where we shy away from religion I find it actually takes courage to stand up for your beliefs.
this stranger just change her life
I know the feeling dude, it's been that way for me since I was very little.
It's pre-bangs Grace!!!
Talking about God or religion is a very touchy topic and everyone has strong or some what strong personal beliefs about it. It is hard to talk about because most people are so set in their religion that they refuse to sometimes even listen to anything else.
Well, God is a loaded topic. Like sometimes people just assume I'm a Christian, and when i have to explain that I'm an atheist they ask me a bunch of offensive questions and try to get me to change my perspective. I like being friends with people based upon personality traits, and not their religious affiliation, so it really sucks when people get so defensive and immediately assume I'm going to try and derail their faith because I don't believe in their God.
OMG I just realized she is the girl on the lows commercial
Agnostic more specifically means that you believe no one can really know for sure whether or not we'll be able to know everything about (insert Creator's name here). I hope that made sense. But you are right. Agnostics don't really -deny- the existence of a Creator.
For me, talking about God is awkward because my dad told me when I was about 8 that if I ever wanted to really piss him off, I could become religious. The people I knew who were religious were very firm in their beliefs and weren't comfortable with my total lack of understanding about what you can and can't say/ask about God (or about any number of seemingly unrelated things for fear of offending God), so I stuck to getting my information from books for a long time.
The messenger bike vid is the best!
Grace seems very wise
I think because a person's relation to God is supposed to personal. I think that's what religion is (kinda). A relationship between you and something private. And (most) people use that relationship to benefit themselves. Which is good! It gets awkward when people want to know about yours. Or tell you how you should do yours. It's like marriage counseling from a stranger. If your marriage is good, why would you want someone to tell you how there's is better and how you should change?
Great interview, Grace
I agree with Sarah Hoffman
For me, the reason talking about God is so awkward is because there's such a wide range of opinions about it. Unless I'm talking to someone I'm close to, I avoid the topic for fear of offending someone or getting into an argument. I also agree with what Grace said, that it can become extremely personal.
I think it's awkward because people don't see eye to eye on a belief that for many was instilled in them by their loved ones at birth. People also have a desire to be liked and when a polarized topic is the heart of their discussion or interaction, ones nature says to avoid talking or engaging in that interaction with that person. When your brain tells you to avoid talking with someone based on difference of your option, feeling awkward is the result
What is the name of the video where she tells how she was hit by a bike!!! please tell me!!!
Talking about God I think is awkward because of the way we choose to talk about Him.
To often we talk to talk, and we talk at rather than with. Relationship is the key. If you have a relationship with someone, there is a base to talk about these things there is mutual respect of each others opinions which can lead to healthier discussion.
Can someone post a link to the video she's talking about? The one where she talks about getting hit by a bike.
I don't find talking about God awkward. I don't believe in God, but if I was in the situation to talk about Him I would happily share my opinion. I admit I don't really have much knowledge on the subject but I am an Agnostic and don't really care either way. I just get on with my life and if people believe in God then that's cool and if others don't then thats cool too. No-one is harming each other so I don't understand why people have to argue about it.
I know that feeling.
Everyone is talking about God!
Neither... I simply opened my eyes to the possibility that there is more out there than I can completely understand. In doing so, every aspect of life has benefited. My relationships are far more robust. I have a greater capacity for love, compassion, and tolerance.
But thanks for your reply to my comment and the broad range possible other causes for my awakening.
Would have loved to see Kurt Schneider get this one.
I personally don't think talking about God is awkward. I do think there is a difference between religion and faith, and while I do not consider myself a very religious person, I have an awful lot of faith in the spiritual world around me. I think the level of awkwardness in a conversation about "God" depends on your level of openess to that world and the different perspectives within it.
I love this!
Being a former atheist, I found it really hard to support my position. Our ecosystem alone is a very complex system and, despite our unintentional efforts, it keeps bouncing back. Seems to be some design behind it. Then you get into the existence of good / evil / right / and wrong. There was just way to much work on my part to defend the non-existence of something greater at work. So then I put a call to whatever grand designer was out there... and it answered. Now I'm a believer.. and happier.
I see Grumpy Cat when looking at that "no" comment..... true and awesome :)
it wouldn't be a video about dailygrace if it didn't involve at least one awkward hand movement/gesture. i love it.
I want to find all the kinds of happiness now. I sometimes touch my nose, too.
I relate alot to her lifes big question
I think there are a lot of different reasons for this. Not everyone finds it awkward, and those that do have different reasons. I saw a lot of answer to this in the comments and I think they are all right, but there was one thought that occured to me that I didn't see mentioned. I think some people find it awkward because it is a personally conflicting topic for them. Maybe their life choices don't match up with their true beliefs. Just a thought.
i think that the human conscience is a powerful thing and if your believe in it enough it will become true to you. i dont believe in God but spirituality is definitely a real thing!
Talking about God is only awkward if it is done with people who obviously have different beliefs from me. I'm an agnostic, so talking about religion with people who do not subscribe to a religion is very intriguing and intellectually satisfying, I think, whereas talking about God with a person that is very religious is often exceedingly awkward unless he or she is considerably progressive and will not attempt to infringe upon my beliefs.
Having a different conceptual view of god and religion to most other people I find it difficult and sometimes awkward explaining that I am not religious but believe in god, but not how most other religions portray god, usually that of some higher being, but as energy that is everywhere and everything, infinity and beyond. It often feels like that scene in Conan The Barbarian where they discuss their gods and try to out do each other. Well my god is everything. Space, time, matter. Beat that!
I wonder if that's the point - if the idea of G-d is also a medium for understanding that every person, every creature, even an atom or quark has the ability to teach something to us, and can give a unique perspective of reality. Every person around us has a deep and unique perspective of the world, and often we think we know it better than another. Good point, Jason.
I concur with you!
Its hard, because not only do people have different ideas about God, there are people who don't believe in God (Witch is honestly okay) and feel like they might be/are getting unfair treatment. People who believe in god can also feel like they are being treated unfairly by a group of people who think differently. It would be less akward, if we opened our minds beyond both the laws that come from a holy book, personal experience, ancient tales. and the laws that we found through excavation science and logic, and listened to eachother instead of planning out our own explanations from square one as if the world was so simple we could figure it all out on our own.
I don;t find talking about God/god/gods awkward, but that's only because I'm FASCINATED by religion and how powerful faith and spirituality can be. Any of my friends know that I love talking about beliefs and systems of religion.
Talking about god is only awkward when people aren't willing to listen to another point of view. No one actually knows the deal about god, so why not hear someone else's theory out? If they don't want to hear you take on things, that's fine! Just ask about there's!