Christianity

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"Myanmar Earthquake Toll Surpasses 1,600 Dead Amid Search for Survivors"

So, given this -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Myanmar -- what might be the fate of those 1,600 men, women, and children who are not Christians?

For all we know they are already suffering the agony of the damned "down there".

Or, perhaps, the Christian God is just sending Buddhists a message?

[iambiguous]

From MSN...

Atheists Want Religious People to Answer 16 Important Questions

1] Why Does God Allow Suffering?

The problem of suffering is one of the most enduring questions atheists ask Christianity Explored notes. If God is all-loving and all-powerful, why does so much pain exist in the world? From natural disasters to personal tragedies, suffering often feels incompatible with the idea of a benevolent deity. Many religious explanations suggest that suffering serves a greater purpose, but atheists question why such a purpose couldn’t be achieved without pain.

2] What Proof Do You Have God Exists?

Atheists frequently ask why a God who desires worship doesn’t make His existence undeniably clear. If divine revelation were evident and universal, wouldn’t more people believe? The Bible and other holy texts are often cited as evidence, but skeptics argue these texts are subjective and open to interpretation. According to the Pew Research Center, belief in God varies widely across cultures and demographics, suggesting that religious experience isn’t universal. This inconsistency raises questions about why God wouldn’t choose a more transparent, direct communication method.

3] Why Are There So Many Religions If There’s Only One Truth?

Atheists often wonder why the world is home to thousands of religions, each claiming to be the ultimate truth. Why do so many others exist if one religion holds the real key to salvation? According to CIA.gov, there are thousands of religions worldwide, each with its own set of beliefs and practices. This diversity raises questions about the reliability of any single religious claim. Is it possible that culture, geography, and history play a more significant role in shaping faith than divine intervention?

4] Why Do Religious Texts Contain Contradictions?

Atheists often point to contradictions in holy texts as evidence that they’re human-made rather than divinely inspired. For example, the Bible contains conflicting accounts of the resurrection and discrepancies about the timeline of creation. According to Catholic.com, interpretations of scripture vary widely, with many believers attributing these inconsistencies to metaphor or human error in transcription. But atheists question why a perfect God would allow His message to be so easily misunderstood.

5] Why Is Morality Often Tied to Religion?

Many atheists argue that morality doesn’t require religion, yet religious teachings often frame themselves as the source of ethical behavior. If someone can be kind, compassionate, and just without believing in God, what role does religion play in morality? According to Psychology Today, morality is rooted in human evolution and social cooperation rather than divine commandments. This raises questions about why religion often claims ownership of moral principles.

6] How Do You Reconcile Science and Religion?

For many atheists, the perceived conflict between science and religion is a major stumbling block. Scientific discoveries often challenge traditional religious narratives, such as the age of the Earth or the origins of life. According to Scientific American, the gap between belief and evidence leads atheists to question how religious people reconcile these differences.

7] Why Do Miracles Seem So Selective?

Atheists often ask why miraculous events are so selective, often occurring in ways that defy scientific validation. If God can intervene in human affairs, why are miracles seemingly reserved for certain people or circumstances? According to Forbes, many reported miracles can be attributed to coincidences, psychological biases, or misunderstood natural phenomena. This raises questions about why divine intervention isn’t more consistent or universal. Why do miracles benefit some people while others in similar or worse situations suffer?

8] What Makes Your Religion The “Right” One?

This isn’t meant to be disrespectful, but the genuinely curious want to know how you know your religion is the right one. Most people inherit their faith based on where they’re born or the family they’re raised in. If you’d been born into a different culture, would you have the same confidence in your beliefs, or would you follow a different path? Have you ever taken the time to explore other religions with an open mind, or are your beliefs shaped purely by tradition? This question is about understanding how personal conviction aligns with broader spiritual truths.

9] Do You Ever Doubt Your Faith?

Everyone has moments of questioning, even the most devout believers. According to Christianity.com, doubting isn’t a sign of weak faith but is often a natural part of spiritual growth. How do you navigate those moments when your faith feels shaken or distant? Do you turn to prayer, scripture, or spiritual leaders for guidance, or is it an internal struggle you work through alone? Atheists experience doubt, too, though it’s more about questioning existence and morality rather than divine truths.

10] Why Do Prayers Often Go Unanswered?

Atheists frequently question why religious texts often mirror the societal values and norms of the time they were written. For instance, many sacred texts include references to practices like slavery or gender inequality, which are now considered unethical. These elements suggest that human authors shaped religious texts rather than divine inspiration. If these texts are truly the word of God, why wouldn’t they transcend cultural biases and reflect universal moral truths? This raises doubts about the infallibility of religious scripture.

11] Why Does The Bible Have Harmful Ideas?

Atheists frequently question why religious texts often mirror the societal values and norms of the time they were written. For instance, many sacred texts include references to practices like slavery or gender inequality, which are now considered unethical. These elements suggest that human authors shaped religious texts rather than divine inspiration. If these texts are truly the word of God, why wouldn’t they transcend cultural biases and reflect universal moral truths? This raises doubts about the infallibility of religious scripture.[/b]

12] Why Do Some Religious Leaders Fail to Live by Their Teachings?

Atheists often ask why some religious leaders fail to embody the moral principles they preach. Scandals involving corruption, abuse, and hypocrisy among clergy can erode trust in the institutions they represent. According to The Guardian, high-profile misconduct cases have led to growing disillusionment with organized religion. If religious leaders are divinely guided or chosen, why do they often fall short of their teachings? This inconsistency leads many atheists to question whether a higher power inspires religious morality.

13] How Does The Afterlife Influence Your Actions in This Life?

The concept of an afterlife shapes how many believers view their time on Earth. For atheists, this life is the only one they know they have, so they focus on making the most of it. But for those who believe in heaven, hell, or reincarnation, actions in this life are often viewed as preparation for what comes next. Does the promise of an afterlife motivate you to live a more moral or purposeful life? Or does it sometimes shift focus away from the here and now, under the assumption that eternal rewards or punishments will outweigh earthly consequences?

14] Is Your Mission To Convert Non-believers To Your Religion?

For some religions, spreading the faith is considered a sacred duty, which can make interactions with atheists feel loaded. Do you feel compelled to convince others to share your beliefs, or do you take a more live-and-let-live approach? Atheists often wonder if discussions about religion are meant to be genuine exchanges of ideas or subtle attempts to convert them. According to studies, evangelism is more common in certain traditions, such as Christianity and Islam, than in others, like Buddhism or Hinduism. This diversity raises questions about how faith influences interactions with people with different beliefs.

15] What Role Does Community Play In Your Faith?

Religious communities often provide more than spiritual guidance—they offer belonging, support, and shared purpose. Atheists frequently wonder if these benefits are unique to religious groups or if they can be found in secular spaces. Churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues often serve as centers of connection where people celebrate milestones, support each other in hard times, and collaborate on shared goals. For believers, this sense of community can be as vital as the faith, making it a cornerstone of religious life. But could atheists replicate this connection without a shared belief in a higher power?

16] How Should Atheists Approach Discussions About Faith?

Discussions about faith can quickly become heated or uncomfortable, but open dialogue benefits both sides. Are there ways atheists can engage in these conversations that feel more constructive to believers? Atheists might wonder if specific phrases or arguments inadvertently shut down dialogue rather than fostering understanding. How can both sides create a space where disagreements don’t feel like attacks but opportunities to learn

[attofishpi]

Who cares what people that are wrong think? (atheists)


www.androcies.com

[Belinda]

From MSN...

Atheists Want Religious People to Answer 16 Important Questions

1] Why Does God Allow Suffering?

The problem of suffering is one of the most enduring questions atheists ask Christianity Explored notes. If God is all-loving and all-powerful, why does so much pain exist in the world? From natural disasters to personal tragedies, suffering often feels incompatible with the idea of a benevolent deity. Many religious explanations suggest that suffering serves a greater purpose, but atheists question why such a purpose couldn’t be achieved without pain.

2] What Proof Do You Have God Exists?

Atheists frequently ask why a God who desires worship doesn’t make His existence undeniably clear. If divine revelation were evident and universal, wouldn’t more people believe? The Bible and other holy texts are often cited as evidence, but skeptics argue these texts are subjective and open to interpretation. According to the Pew Research Center, belief in God varies widely across cultures and demographics, suggesting that religious experience isn’t universal. This inconsistency raises questions about why God wouldn’t choose a more transparent, direct communication method.

3] Why Are There So Many Religions If There’s Only One Truth?

Atheists often wonder why the world is home to thousands of religions, each claiming to be the ultimate truth. Why do so many others exist if one religion holds the real key to salvation? According to CIA.gov, there are thousands of religions worldwide, each with its own set of beliefs and practices. This diversity raises questions about the reliability of any single religious claim. Is it possible that culture, geography, and history play a more significant role in shaping faith than divine intervention?

4] Why Do Religious Texts Contain Contradictions?

Atheists often point to contradictions in holy texts as evidence that they’re human-made rather than divinely inspired. For example, the Bible contains conflicting accounts of the resurrection and discrepancies about the timeline of creation. According to Catholic.com, interpretations of scripture vary widely, with many believers attributing these inconsistencies to metaphor or human error in transcription. But atheists question why a perfect God would allow His message to be so easily misunderstood.

5] Why Is Morality Often Tied to Religion?

Many atheists argue that morality doesn’t require religion, yet religious teachings often frame themselves as the source of ethical behavior. If someone can be kind, compassionate, and just without believing in God, what role does religion play in morality? According to Psychology Today, morality is rooted in human evolution and social cooperation rather than divine commandments. This raises questions about why religion often claims ownership of moral principles.

6] How Do You Reconcile Science and Religion?

For many atheists, the perceived conflict between science and religion is a major stumbling block. Scientific discoveries often challenge traditional religious narratives, such as the age of the Earth or the origins of life. According to Scientific American, the gap between belief and evidence leads atheists to question how religious people reconcile these differences.

7] Why Do Miracles Seem So Selective?

Atheists often ask why miraculous events are so selective, often occurring in ways that defy scientific validation. If God can intervene in human affairs, why are miracles seemingly reserved for certain people or circumstances? According to Forbes, many reported miracles can be attributed to coincidences, psychological biases, or misunderstood natural phenomena. This raises questions about why divine intervention isn’t more consistent or universal. Why do miracles benefit some people while others in similar or worse situations suffer?

8] What Makes Your Religion The “Right” One?

This isn’t meant to be disrespectful, but the genuinely curious want to know how you know your religion is the right one. Most people inherit their faith based on where they’re born or the family they’re raised in. If you’d been born into a different culture, would you have the same confidence in your beliefs, or would you follow a different path? Have you ever taken the time to explore other religions with an open mind, or are your beliefs shaped purely by tradition? This question is about understanding how personal conviction aligns with broader spiritual truths.

9] Do You Ever Doubt Your Faith?

Everyone has moments of questioning, even the most devout believers. According to Christianity.com, doubting isn’t a sign of weak faith but is often a natural part of spiritual growth. How do you navigate those moments when your faith feels shaken or distant? Do you turn to prayer, scripture, or spiritual leaders for guidance, or is it an internal struggle you work through alone? Atheists experience doubt, too, though it’s more about questioning existence and morality rather than divine truths.

10] Why Do Prayers Often Go Unanswered?

Atheists frequently question why religious texts often mirror the societal values and norms of the time they were written. For instance, many sacred texts include references to practices like slavery or gender inequality, which are now considered unethical. These elements suggest that human authors shaped religious texts rather than divine inspiration. If these texts are truly the word of God, why wouldn’t they transcend cultural biases and reflect universal moral truths? This raises doubts about the infallibility of religious scripture.

11] Why Does The Bible Have Harmful Ideas?

Atheists frequently question why religious texts often mirror the societal values and norms of the time they were written. For instance, many sacred texts include references to practices like slavery or gender inequality, which are now considered unethical. These elements suggest that human authors shaped religious texts rather than divine inspiration. If these texts are truly the word of God, why wouldn’t they transcend cultural biases and reflect universal moral truths? This raises doubts about the infallibility of religious scripture.[/b]

12] Why Do Some Religious Leaders Fail to Live by Their Teachings?

Atheists often ask why some religious leaders fail to embody the moral principles they preach. Scandals involving corruption, abuse, and hypocrisy among clergy can erode trust in the institutions they represent. According to The Guardian, high-profile misconduct cases have led to growing disillusionment with organized religion. If religious leaders are divinely guided or chosen, why do they often fall short of their teachings? This inconsistency leads many atheists to question whether a higher power inspires religious morality.

13] How Does The Afterlife Influence Your Actions in This Life?

The concept of an afterlife shapes how many believers view their time on Earth. For atheists, this life is the only one they know they have, so they focus on making the most of it. But for those who believe in heaven, hell, or reincarnation, actions in this life are often viewed as preparation for what comes next. Does the promise of an afterlife motivate you to live a more moral or purposeful life? Or does it sometimes shift focus away from the here and now, under the assumption that eternal rewards or punishments will outweigh earthly consequences?

14] Is Your Mission To Convert Non-believers To Your Religion?

For some religions, spreading the faith is considered a sacred duty, which can make interactions with atheists feel loaded. Do you feel compelled to convince others to share your beliefs, or do you take a more live-and-let-live approach? Atheists often wonder if discussions about religion are meant to be genuine exchanges of ideas or subtle attempts to convert them. According to studies, evangelism is more common in certain traditions, such as Christianity and Islam, than in others, like Buddhism or Hinduism. This diversity raises questions about how faith influences interactions with people with different beliefs.

15] What Role Does Community Play In Your Faith?

Religious communities often provide more than spiritual guidance—they offer belonging, support, and shared purpose. Atheists frequently wonder if these benefits are unique to religious groups or if they can be found in secular spaces. Churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues often serve as centers of connection where people celebrate milestones, support each other in hard times, and collaborate on shared goals. For believers, this sense of community can be as vital as the faith, making it a cornerstone of religious life. But could atheists replicate this connection without a shared belief in a higher power?

16] How Should Atheists Approach Discussions About Faith?

Discussions about faith can quickly become heated or uncomfortable, but open dialogue benefits both sides. Are there ways atheists can engage in these conversations that feel more constructive to believers? Atheists might wonder if specific phrases or arguments inadvertently shut down dialogue rather than fostering understanding. How can both sides create a space where disagreements don’t feel like attacks but opportunities to learn

All these points you mention can be answered by existentialist Christianity.

I am not an 'atheist' as I believe that the Cosmos is a system that makes sense to human reason, did we but have all the information.

Existentialist Christianity : evil cannot ever be totally overcome. When one evil is overcome we can be sure other evils will happen. What matters is not finding permanent or essential banishment of evil, but working and living for the sake of goodness and truth with no quid pro quo.
We don't even need to look at the life and work of Jesus to see how such a life is lived. There are plain and simple people all around whose stories are examples of love in action.These people love other people: the environment: beautiful artefacts: animals: with no thought of personal reward.One sees such people all around, There is no need to look for supernatural or religious events to see what love does.

[Fairy]

Who cares what people that are wrong think? (atheists)


www.androcies.com

You exist without doubt or error, it’s true you are, you can’t experience the nonexistent of yourself so everything that you believe, think about, choose, feel, see, etc etc.. is all your own true, not wrong personal creation anyway.

Every other conscious entity is also participating in this co-creating their reality according to how they perceive it, just as you are creating yours. Every uni-individuated conscious being, are co-creating their own reality bubble, and they’ll all be different, but any difference will not affect, influence, change or take away anything from your own unique personal experience, as you perceive it to be as your own creation.

Others are not you, and you are not others when it comes to uni-individuated beliefs, choices, or feelings or emotions or thought streams.

The only thing that connects us all, is original source. We’re all individual facets of the same one source, whatever source is.

[Greatest I am]

Christianity
Britain used to refer to itself as a Christian country.
There seems to be little agreement as to what we are today.
In modern terms:
Christianity is not about simple freedom of the individual will.
Christianity is not about simple obedience to moral codes.
Christianity is about informed conformity to altruist values.
Human and other rights and duties are legal constructs based on values.


5] Why Is Morality Often Tied to Religion?

I see todays Christian right obeying immoral rules as they pertain to LGBTQ+.

That aside.

Whenever I as any Christian to talk morals they run away.

If you are game, I would like to discuss both the messianic concept of Jesus and his use of Armageddon.

Both are quite immoral, given that the ones has us choosing to punish the innocent instead of the guilty and the other has Jesus killing when he said he comes to cure the ill, not kill them/us.

I do have arguments as well as opinions. Perhaps you also have some.

[attofishpi]

I see todays Christian right obeying immoral rules as they pertain to LGBTQ+.

That aside.

..the --> TQ+ and onwards gets me confused so forget that rubbish.

The LGB - part, what is immoral about that in accordance with what Christ stated? Indeed, find scripture for me.

Whenever I as any Christian to talk morals they run away.

Are you a Christian?

If you are game, I would like to discuss both the messianic concept of Jesus and his use of Armageddon.

Both are quite immoral, given that the ones has us choosing to punish the innocent instead of the guilty and the other has Jesus killing when he said he comes to cure the ill, not kill them/us.

I do have arguments as well as opinions. Perhaps you also have some.

I think there is lots of nonsense in the Bible and there is a lot of Truth within it. The opening lines of Genesis, nonsense --> imo reason, to make people of our current state of knowledge, that is people of NOW comprehend such thinks as A.I. ,mere switching the light on, "let there be light" etc..

Thus, Mount SINAI --> SIN_AI (*where we got the commandments from SIN, and comprehension of an all knowing intelligence A.I.)
https://www.androcies.com/Images/Art/Mount%20Sinai.jpg

[iambiguous]

From MSN...

Collision of Two Neutron Stars Billions of Years Ago Made Enough Gold and Uranium To Fill Earth's Oceans, Says Study

Billions of years ago, deep down in the cosmos, two neutron stars began their destructive journey toward each other, an event so mighty that it shook space to its core. These dead stellar cores, fragments of once-massive stars, spiraled inward in a lethal dance, moving faster with every step until they finally collided in an explosion so glimmering it would have outshone the entire night sky. Such an event, known as a neutron-star merger, is one of the most deathly occurrences in the universe. But beyond its raw energy, experts have something else to say now—they believe that one such incident may have provided our solar system with its most valuable elements, including gold and uranium..."

In the beginning, God created...this? And you can't help but wonder why, if He did, the Bible never brings it up. Really, imagine if it had made reference to things like this...?

How else could it have been explained other than in conjunction with a God, the God?

Reminds me somewhat of this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sirius_Mystery

"The "mystery" that is central to the book is how the Dogon allegedly acquired knowledge of Sirius B, the white dwarf companion star of Sirius A, invisible to the naked eye. Sirius B was first observed in 1862, and had been predicted in 1844 on dynamic grounds. Temple considers alternative possibilities other than alien contact, such as a very ancient, advanced, and lost civilization that was behind the sudden appearance of advanced civilization in both Egypt and Sumer. Temple does not argue that contact with an advanced civilization is the only way that the Dogon could have obtained what he understood to be accurate information on Sirius B, but he indicates that he personally finds the theory of alien contact more convincing.

"Astronomer Carl Sagan touched upon the issue in his book Broca's Brain, seeing problems in Temple's hypothesis. As an example, Sagan believes that because the Dogon seem to have no knowledge of another planet beyond Saturn which has rings, their knowledge is therefore more likely to have come from European, and not extraterrestrial, sources."

[attofishpi]

From MSN...

Collision of Two Neutron Stars Billions of Years Ago Made Enough Gold and Uranium To Fill Earth's Oceans, Says Study

Billions of years ago, deep down in the cosmos, two neutron stars began their destructive journey toward each other, an event so mighty that it shook space to its core. These dead stellar cores, fragments of once-massive stars, spiraled inward in a lethal dance, moving faster with every step until they finally collided in an explosion so glimmering it would have outshone the entire night sky. Such an event, known as a neutron-star merger, is one of the most deathly occurrences in the universe. But beyond its raw energy, experts have something else to say now—they believe that one such incident may have provided our solar system with its most valuable elements, including gold and uranium..."

In the beginning, God created...this? And you can't help but wonder why, if He did, the Bible never brings it up. Really, imagine if it had made reference to things like this...?

Yes, let's confuse Bronze age peoples with such matters of matter.

Reminds me somewhat of this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sirius_Mystery

"The "mystery" that is central to the book is how the Dogon allegedly acquired knowledge of Sirius B, the white dwarf companion star of Sirius A, invisible to the naked eye. Sirius B was first observed in 1862, and had been predicted in 1844 on dynamic grounds. Temple considers alternative possibilities other than alien contact, such as a very ancient, advanced, and lost civilization that was behind the sudden appearance of advanced civilization in both Egypt and Sumer. Temple does not argue that contact with an advanced civilization is the only way that the Dogon could have obtained what he understood to be accurate information on Sirius B, but he indicates that he personally finds the theory of alien contact more convincing.

"Astronomer Carl Sagan touched upon the issue in his book Broca's Brain, seeing problems in Temple's hypothesis. As an example, Sagan believes that because the Dogon seem to have no knowledge of another planet beyond Saturn which has rings, their knowledge is therefore more likely to have come from European, and not extraterrestrial, sources."

I've got the book, Sirius Mystery...ordered online, strange what turns up at your door when you order stuff after consuming a carton of beer.

I think my friend that is into Alien stuff has it currently. I did some research of it and was discouraged that it had dodgy accurate source material, its foundations was rather rocky. Interesting re Sagan on the topic. One day I might have a read, get it back off of Butler.

[popeye1945]

Religions are mythology, or religions are the other man's mythology. Religions as alternative realities are something we must rise above to survive as a species. Emotionally created mythology, unmediated by reason, is a recipe for extinction.

[attofishpi]

Religions are mythology, or religions are the other man's mythology. Religions as alternative realities are something we must rise above to survive as a species. Emotionally created mythology, unmediated by reason, is a recipe for extinction.

U keep believing that mate.

[popeye1945]

Religions are mythology, or religions are the other man's mythology. Religions as alternative realities are something we must rise above to survive as a species. Emotionally created mythology, unmediated by reason, is a recipe for extinction.

U keep believing that mate.

LOL!! That is not much of an argument! Zeus be with you!!

[iambiguous]

Richard Chamberlain as Father Ralph de Bricassart:

Frank: Why did you become a priest?
Ralph: Because I Iove God. And I want to help others feel his love. Why do you ask Frank?
Frank: Because you don’t act much like a priest to me.
Ralph: Being out here gives me an escape from my duties at the Parish. I need that I’m afraid.
Frank: I can understand that well enough. Stuck out here in this hellish place.
Ralph: The Church has such power Frank. Or, rather, God has working through the Church. The power to shape the lives of millions and millions of people…to change the whole course of history. And I want to be a part of that. I try to hold the thought that even out here I do share in that power…but sometimes I find it very difficult.
Frank: Then why don’t you escape? Why do you put it with it, a man like you? You could be anything you wanted to be.
Ralph: And yet I’d give up every ambition…every desire in me to be the perfect priest.
Frank [shaking his head with scorn and derision]: “The perfect priest”.
Ralph: How can I explain? I’m a vessel Frank…and sometimes I am filled with God. If I were a better priest there would be no periods of emptiness, no need to escape. I would always be filled with God. That to me would be perfection.
Frank [again with scorn]: Nobody could be that perfect…not even you.
Ralph: Perhaps me least of all.

[attofishpi]

1] Why Does God Allow Suffering?

The problem of suffering is one of the most enduring questions atheists ask Christianity Explored notes. If God is all-loving and all-powerful,

Easy answer, GOD IS NOT all-loving - would an all loving GOD state it may burn you in HELL forever?

2] What Proof Do You Have God Exists?

..getting there (* allow up to two years)

www.androcies.com

3] Why Are There So Many Religions If There’s Only One Truth?

Man's interpretation and interaction with the DIVINE GOD through time in various cultures around the world formed many religions, this does not change the fact that GOD exists. It's the same GOD, just interpreted differently by mankind.

4] Why Do Religious Texts Contain Contradictions?

Because, fallible man has written them based on their subjective experiences.

5] Why Is Morality Often Tied to Religion?

Because, people that believe GOD is not watching them, will often act according to their desires (*rape, murder, gangs etc.. delinquency)

6] How Do You Reconcile Science and Religion?

GOD is an intelligence that operates below the Planck scale, imperceptible, even to CERN. Only perceptible, to some of those of faith via Divine interaction (*moi).

7] Why Do Miracles Seem So Selective?

Atheists often ask why miraculous events are so selective, often occurring in ways that defy scientific validation. If God can intervene in human affairs, why are miracles seemingly reserved for certain people or circumstances?

I guess without faith one doesn't get to witness them. GOD did request FAITH FIRST.

8] What Makes Your Religion The “Right” One?

Most people inherit their faith based on where they’re born or the family they’re raised in.

Sure, if GOD exists, then it had you born into the faith you karmically deserved based on your previous life. IF you are WISE in this, your current life to analyse your religion and compare to others, then perhaps in your next life, you will be born into the faith that you most reasonably analysed to be closer to knowing GOD.

9] Do You Ever Doubt Your Faith?

Yep, and since knowing GOD exists I often do_u_BT its intentions in relation to me.

10] Why Do Prayers Often Go Unanswered?

Absolutely, and thank GOD! Imagine what a screwed up pile of circumstances could occur other_wise.

11] Why Does The Bible Have Harmful Ideas?

Atheists frequently question why religious texts often mirror the societal values and norms of the time they were written.

Bible? I don't BUY BULL ---> I don't accept ALL of it as coming from GOD, much is man's bigotry etc.. Stuff attributed to Jesus the Christ I tend to believe because it pertains to LOVE & TRUST.

12] Why Do Some Religious Leaders Fail to Live by Their Teachings?

Because they're human. I believe sometimes paedophile atheists become priests. Such fools.

13] How Does The Afterlife Influence Your Actions in This Life?

The concept of an afterlife shapes how many believers view their time on Earth. For atheists, this life is the only one they know they have, so they focus on making the most of it.

"Make the most of it"...a heck of a lot of atheists get involved in gangs, rape, murder etc.. BECAUSE, they don't believe anyone beyond man can deal JUST_ICE

14] Is Your Mission To Convert Non-believers To Your Religion?

Nope, my mission is full of hedonism with a big dose of altruism. However, on that journey I'd like to provide evidence for those that seek esoteric knowledge required for faith, what they need to have them consider things from a different perspective.

15] What Role Does Community Play In Your Faith?

None. Christians tend to be boring (*apart from me of course).

16] How Should Atheists Approach Discussions About Faith?

With an open mind, and agree to everything I have stated here..

or else

https://www.androcies.com/Images/Art/Justice.jpg

[promethean75]

"GOD IS NOT all-loving - would an all loving GOD state it may burn you in HELL forever?"

But you can't even be some-loving when you do shit like that. In fact, even if you tally up all the cancer cures and mortgage loans and new successful careers god got for people, it still doesn't put a dent in the amount of misery being experienced in this world... and to still want to have anything to do with this god after knowing that is simply obscene.

You just remember this, you wanker. Every time you pop the top off a Foster's after a hard day at the office some poor kid is being ripped from his mother's arms in a tsunami somewhere.

Fortunately, this god doesn't exist... but if it did, you sonsabitches would worship the thing, wouldn' ya?