I pretty much believe in whatever I feel like. Within reason.. I.. guess.
For example, I think that sentient entities on par with humans is probable or at least possible. Perhaps there can be sentience outside/beyond the physical. Or perhaps it's emergent from different physical combinations, be it carbon-based or other. These ideas are interesting to me. I think my life would be enhanced or at least more entertaining if I believe in these types of things. Therefore, I do. (or do I?? I sometimes have trouble deciding/figuring out if I actually believe something or just really like an idea and want to support it or just like lying to myself/others. Maybe it's all of that).
So for now, what I think I believe in:
- "life" and/or existence has no true meaning. It's best if you just enjoy it and establish that meaning for yourself (with the asterisk of keeping it reasonable and not purposefully bringing misery/suffering to others, because that's not cool!).
- there may be gods or entities that are somehow interested in human lifeforms. but on the whole we're nothing special and don't get super special status in anything. That doesn't mean humans should feel any less about themselves though.
- the type of "gods" I like tend to represent justice, reason, compassion, and creativity, so I like making up gods that fit those ideas (or maybe they are divinely inspiring me.. sure! go for it!)
- the universe is amazing and wonderful.
Why do I believe these things despite there not being much in terms of proof? Because, as stated, I think it's not detrimental to believe this way. Plus, it adds interest to my viewpoint on life. Keeping myself entertained is very important! My family did not raise me to be religious (just bits and pieces of Buddhism, ancestor worship, ideas of Catholicism), so that may be why I'm so eclectic about my beliefs. I actually think most people believe in whatever they think is beneficial, interesting, and compelling (maybe in that order?). Otherwise, why would they believe it or continue to believe it beside brainwashery? This goes for every other belief besides religious ones as well.
So although I am generally fascinated by religion and organized religion (I like reading about different positions/rankings/hierarchies, etc.), I know that I can't be bothered with actually adhering with most of that stuff and it would require extensive brainwashery for me, so I don't believe in it or practice anything as remotely structured.
I'm just pretty much "spriitual"/a deist. I believe in the possibility of gods. I don't think I like the thought of singular overlord unless it's something undefined and confusing.. like a mass of chaos.
