Outsider's Test of Faith (OTF)

[GodsRevolt]

You seem blissfully unaware that many atheists, perhaps the vast majority, are ex-theists. Some became atheists from reading the Bible, and others, I doubt not, from practicing prayer and finding it did not work.

I agree that atheists should be willing to examine arguments against atheism. But what about you? Have you examined your beliefs skeptically the way a Buddhist or a Muslim or an atheist would look at them, or did you just shoot back a response?

I know you and many others may not believe me, but I lived as an atheist for several years, from sixth grade through most of college. Does that count?

I am here because I can't seem to stop testing my faith, and it has been tested here. I have heard some great arguments, and they have revealed things to me that I have not noticed about my faith or haven't looked at from that view in a long while.

For instance, I took that test that you posted, "What do you really know about the Bible?" Honestly, I have never been a big reader of the bible and I did horribly!

But I looked up some of the passages that the test referenced and have since learned a lot more about it all.

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So this morning, I got up, went outside, watched the rising sun, and said this:
"God, if you're there, please help my cousin to overcome her cancer. She's suffering and scared, and I pray for her pain and fear to be less, because even though she's annoying, I love her."

I forgot the "Amen," though, so I'll add it here.

Is that a proper prayer, or did I screw it up?

Zazzy, you are awesome! Rising sun and everything!

As far as you screwing it up, only you can say if you gave a genuine go or not.

I'd also like to add here that prayer does not always have to be about asking for something. It can be thanks or just meditation on God.

Either way, kudos!