Where do you go?
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Why would that simple fact make Christianty a "viable alternative"?
Because it is the path that is easier to have faith in because it make one feel more comforted?
Are you suggesting that people should choose their faith system as a matter of convenience, comfort or what the want to believe over what they feel is right to believe based on their knowledge and acquired wisdom?
I prefer hard truth over comforting fantasy.
Which do you prefer?
......and this squeaked by a higly probable tightassed little Baptist who has no fucking clue there are hundreds of other religions just like his means what to me?
I'm not an atheist but-
Give it to me hard. The brushed-on sparkly 'stuff' is for those that let shadows do all their thinking.
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The hard truth is that there is a God, and if you have faith in him, you will go somewhere other than a cold hole in the ground when you die. Maybe the reason people turn to God is because they need to be comforted, and want something to fill the gaping hole in their life, but when they start to learn, and grow as a Christian, they realise that it is hard truth... not just a comforting fantasy, and thats what keeps them there.
The hard truth is that there is a God, and if you have faith in him, you will go somewhere other than a cold hole in the ground when you die. Maybe the reason people turn to God is because they need to be comforted, and want something to fill the gaping hole in their life, but when they start to learn, and grow as a Christian, they realise that it is hard truth... not just a comforting fantasy, and thats what keeps them there.
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I've learned that well i ask God for help. he gives it to me... I heard countless other people give talk, make speechs, etc.... At a well publicised Atheism vs Chrisitanity Debate in Sydney (in which Christianity won), i was even more convinced of this... All my friends which encourage me... The bible (which, even if u dont believe all of it, you will know that historical records prove at least some of it accurate)....those are just a few of the things which make me so 'cock' sure that Christianity is correct.
I've learned that well i ask God for help. he gives it to me... I heard countless other people give talk, make speechs, etc.... At a well publicised Atheism vs Chrisitanity Debate in Sydney (in which Christianity won), i was even more convinced of this... All my friends which encourage me... The bible (which, even if u dont believe all of it, you will know that historical records prove at least some of it accurate)....those are just a few of the things which make me so 'cock' sure that Christianity is correct.
Nick,
Welcome to sciforums.
There is every reason to conclude that when we die we cease to exist. Perhaps the best evidence is that of the billions of dead people not one has ever been seen alive again after dying.
Welcome to sciforums.
What’s your proof? The hard truth is that the concept of God is only a human imaginative fantasy.
And your proof is?
Correction: No one turns to God, they turn to the idea of God. One can’t turn to something that doesn’t exist.
Most people have gaping holes because they have never been taught to think clearly and have little to no education in philosophical issues. Without knowledge and education people turn to anything and what they find easily are the widespread superstitions in the form of religions like Christianity that readily prey on such uneducated or confused minds.
Yes I know, I have been there: It is called indoctrination and brainwashing, but of truth there is nothing to be found, only mythology and deception.
The human mind is easily duped and usually tends to take the easiest and most comfortable option whether true or not. It takes effort to think for oneself and Christians are specifically taught not to think for themselves.
There is every reason to conclude that when we die we cease to exist. Perhaps the best evidence is that of the billions of dead people not one has ever been seen alive again after dying.
Nick,
For example?
Have you considered doing your own research rather than depend on the opinions of others?
Do you have a link to this publication, so we can judge for ourselves?
That is peer pressure and is probably the most common reason people follow a religion.
Minor aspects have historical usefulness, but the more significant issues like the existence of Jesus, his life, and the statements he is alleged to have said, have no reliable historical support.
It sounds like you are new to Christianity.
Nick,
The fact that you have been pressured into believing it true doesn’t come near to making it true.
That a religious figure came back to life is an old myth found in religions that pre-date Christianity. Christianity simply plagiarized those earlier fantasies. Now if you can show proof that Jesus actually existed and died and rose again then that would be a good trick.
The fact that you have been pressured into believing it true doesn’t come near to making it true.
I think the key to happiness while remaining in touch with reality is to realise how insignificant you are.
I don't care about my death because there are things I consider far more important than myself.
Whenever I'm feeling down, I remember that one day I will die, and one day the earth will die, all that happened on earth will be forgotten and existence will continue as it has forever.
This would depress most people, but for some reason it fills me with a real sense of comfort and content. Actually it puts me in an almost blissfull state. I'm fairly certain I know how faith makes theists feel because of this. And I reached what they yearn so hard for through realistic and honest means.
I don't care about my death because there are things I consider far more important than myself.
Whenever I'm feeling down, I remember that one day I will die, and one day the earth will die, all that happened on earth will be forgotten and existence will continue as it has forever.
This would depress most people, but for some reason it fills me with a real sense of comfort and content. Actually it puts me in an almost blissfull state. I'm fairly certain I know how faith makes theists feel because of this. And I reached what they yearn so hard for through realistic and honest means.
Nick,
Have fun whatever.
That’s OK, I didn’t ask for any help.
There is nothing to push away.
No, it isn’t a problem.
Take care with that approach. Condescension is one of the most pitiful and offensive traits of Christians.
I guess you couldn't answer any of my questions then. Perhaps at some point you will find time to answer them for yourself, perhaps when you start to think for yourself.
Have fun whatever.
firingseeds
Registered Senior Member
hi chris, u still fightin' god?
ahh, folks, i booked plot in heaven, already.
cheers
ahh, folks, i booked plot in heaven, already.
cheers
firingseeds
Registered Senior Member
hi chris..touche
gospel....if man not raised then jesus not been raised.
and to be more precise...what does booking plot in heaven got to do with dying?
gospel....if man not raised then jesus not been raised.
and to be more precise...what does booking plot in heaven got to do with dying?
firingseeds
Registered Senior Member
as u see, chris, maths ain't the answer to sound reason. it's just a brainwash.