7 day bump. good jorb dood
im a 7th day bump adventist
I felt that a few times when I became an atheist.
Being an American, I just filled the gaps with Burger King and Halo and I was fine.
The voice in my head that said “Will God be happy if you do this?” is now completely out of my head and replaced with a voice that says “Are you fucking crazy?! Don’t do that, you fucking dumbass!” I’m much better off now.
And we can all agree to disagree.
I say just let people believe in what they want to believe in. It’s not anyone’s business to say what someone else should believe in. I also say that no one has a right to outright say that 1 religion is wrong and another is right, because there is no way possible to prove that God does or doesn’t exist. Same goes for religions that believe in multiple gods.
As for me, I believe in a mixture of science and Christianity. After spending most of my life a church go-er and then abruptly stopping and spending years away from it, I’ve kind’ve developed my own beliefs. But I wont delve into further detail unless asked to do so.
So then you have created a new religion then? lol
sorry sorry… I was just being a smartarse.
Awsgames: Pretty much sums me up.
No reason science and religion can’t get along, after all.
You know what I hate, though? I hate hippocrites who say they’re religious and go to church every sunday, and then turn around and do something nasty to another person.
I no longer go to church because the only church I have ever been an active member of decided to get rid of the minister because he was different. The group responsible for this went so far as to stop donating until he was gone, and then gave a huge amount of money to the church after he was forced out. So, intolerance, bribery, ect. Not the kind of church I want to be a part of, nor the kind that I personally beleive God would be happy with.
Other than the fact that almost everything about Science and Religion contradicts each other.
Look, the only reason you believe in God now is because as a child, when you’re most vulnerable to believe in bullshit, your parents told you about God and how wonderful heaven is, and how awful Hell is. You then ask “well how do I get into heaven?” Then they give you a book that says “hey look! I can walk on water! And since it’s in this book, it must be real! Now kill everyone else that doesn’t blindly believe in this book!”
Scientology is nothing new. Every religion has been created to control people. Scientology just wants to make a business out of it. L Ron Hubbard is the greatest troll to ever live.
So? Let him believe in God. People who don’t believe in religion shouldn’t get involved in it. LET THEM BE.
yeah for real. Religion should definitely be opposed when its being used as an excuse to oppress gays or not educate schoolkids but it relly doesnt matter if what someone believes in the privacy of their own skull is the truth if it makes em feel good i reckon
That’s fine, until you realize that THE BIBLE ITSELF says being gay is bad.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+18%3A22&version=NIV
And since the Bible is “the word of God,” then being gay MUST be bad.
Also, the entire book of Genesis basically says “I did it. Not Natural Selection or evolution… bitches.”
“But the Bible shouldn’t be taken literally!”
Then why is it “the word of God”?
In other words, rather than spend billions of years arguing over how one part of the Bible should be interpreted, I’d rather abandon the idea of God altogether. Now with that, we can spend more time solving relevant problems.
Also, just because it makes you feel “good” doesn’t mean it’s right to think that way. I like to think of myself surrounded by hot girls in tiny swimsuits rubbing my manly chest while playing Modern Warfare 2. The thought makes me feel good. But is it true? Hell fucking no! And should I ignore the FACT that it isn’t true so I could feel happier? Of course not!
Edit: Also, how does the idea of an almighty being with a “plan”, which apparently invovles:
Diseased Children: https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091119/ap_on_re_as/as_world_s_children_forgotten_killers
Disrespect for Fallen Soldiers: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/78722.html
And This Guy: https://www.lebjournal.com/newz/wp-content/holocaust_fig_10.jpg
…make you “feel good”?
Here we go again…
Two words: Free will.
I agree with some parts and disagree with some parts. Is that good?
Ehh i was talking more metaphysical concepts Like life after death or the origins of the universe. Organised religion is obviously a harmful thing but it seems like them organisations are more about acquiring money and power and religion is only one of the tools in their box. The catholic church is obviously an evil thing between supporting hitler and killing millions of people with stupid lies about aids in africa. And i got nothing but disrespect for fallen soldiers so im not touching that one
:\ How? Who is to say that God(/the Gods) Didn’t start the universe and in the process begin physics, evolution, and the sciences?
And killing people has been the point of most religions since… when? Most are about, peace, tolerance, and goodwill, not killing people who don’t beleive in it.
It’s not the word of God, though, it’s man’s interpretation of the word of god, with extra things added by the church.
God himself never said being gay was a bad thing and that gays go to hell. That was some other guy. It’s a bunch of stories that teach morals and history, and some of those stories just happen to involve God talking to people and advising them on what to do.
If you’re going to rage about religion, at least do your research. I’m not asking you to convert or anything, just don’t spew incorrect info.
So it’s a lie?
There are numerous people in numerous countries firmly believing that the bible (I won’t capitalize this word, correct or not) actually IS the word of God and IS to be taken literally. So who’s not done their research here?
Freedom of faith sounds like a fine thing - as long as religion doesn’t get involved. The only good religion is an abandoned one.
Where were you in school during history lessons? And have you watched the news recently? Let’s say, in the last 10 years? If you still believe that religions are about peace and tolerance, then I don’t wonder how you can also still believe in a so-called God. You seem to possess the necessary traits for it.
I said most major religions. Besides, extemists are exempt from this because they’re mentally unstable.
It’s like Jack Thompson blaming video games for the actions of a disturbed individual, they’re not right in the head, it’s not the fault of the games.
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Well, when you put it that way…
What about all the good they’ve done to try and rectify those problems? Someone has to organize/donate to charities.
Then again, is it really worth it in this world? Nobody seems to care about other people anymore… I guess organized religion is dieing a slow, painful death… Oh well, I can still hold on to my beliefs. Go ahead and think what you want, I won’t stop you. I’d appreciate if you would hold the same courtesy for me.