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I converted. But it's not easy.

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I converted. But it's not easy.
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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 2:55 pm (This post was last modified: May 20, 2013 at 2:55 pm by Faith No More.)
(May 20, 2013 at 2:49 pm)Statler Waldorf Wrote: Yes, convert back to Christianity, we’ll welcome you back. Smile

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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 2:56 pm (This post was last modified: May 20, 2013 at 2:56 pm by InevitableCheese.)
After browsing a few threads in the past hour, I think I'm going to come to love seeing your posts.
"The consolations of philosophy and the beauties of science; these things are infinitely more awe-inspiring and regenerating and majestic than any invocation of the burning bush or doctrine." - Christopher Hitchens
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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 2:56 pm
(May 20, 2013 at 2:49 pm)Statler Waldorf Wrote:
(May 20, 2013 at 1:21 pm)InevitableCheese Wrote: I just wanted to see what you guys think. Any advice for leaving religion behind, and dealing with the loneliness?

Yes, convert back to Christianity, we’ll welcome you back. Smile

That sounds fucking creepy.

Welcome, OP!
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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 2:59 pm (This post was last modified: May 20, 2013 at 3:03 pm by Statler Waldorf.)
(May 20, 2013 at 2:56 pm)InevitableCheese Wrote: After browsing a few threads in the past hour, I think I'm going to come to love seeing your posts.

Perhaps!
(May 20, 2013 at 2:56 pm)rexbeccarox Wrote: That sounds fucking creepy.

Why? I'd love to have him back. What sounds weird to me is a bunch of atheists applauding the conversion of someone to what they claim is not a religion. Tongue
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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 3:06 pm
I do truly appreciate the kindness shown by some Christians, and yours. Thanks!
"The consolations of philosophy and the beauties of science; these things are infinitely more awe-inspiring and regenerating and majestic than any invocation of the burning bush or doctrine." - Christopher Hitchens
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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 3:23 pm
... and even weirder, a Christian's participation in said applause.
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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 3:33 pm
It does get easier. I can identify with what you are going through now, it was scary for me at first. What did it for me was that all the evil and suffering in the world could not exist if any kind of kind and loving god existed. If there was any kind of creator, well, he was doing an inexcusably horrible job and deserved to be ignored, not worshiped. Any religion, any one at all, is pure poison. Were it not for religion a great many things would be a lot better. No religious wars, no religious persecutions, no people believing totally baseless crap like abortion is wrong, contraception is wrong, being Gay is wrong, marrying someone of another faith is wrong. The list is endless. You mentioned in your OP that you had a couple of atheist friends. That's a good thing. Keep your chin up. You've liberated yourself, and that's a wonderful thing.
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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 7:22 pm
(May 20, 2013 at 2:56 pm)rexbeccarox Wrote: That sounds fucking creepy.
Statler Waldorf Wrote:Why? I'd love to have him back. What sounds weird to me is a bunch of atheists applauding the conversion of someone to what they claim is not a religion. Tongue



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If I were to create self aware beings knowing fully what they would do in their lifetimes, I sure wouldn't create a HELL for the majority of them to live in infinitely! That's not Love, that's sadistic. Therefore a truly loving god does not exist!

Quote:The sin is against an infinite being (God) unforgiven infinitely, therefore the punishment is infinite.

Dead wrong.  The actions of a finite being measured against an infinite one are infinitesimal and therefore merit infinitesimal punishment.

Quote:Some people deserve hell.

I say again:  No exceptions.  Punishment should be equal to the crime, not in excess of it.  As soon as the punishment is greater than the crime, the punisher is in the wrong.

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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 8:12 pm
Well I am lonely as shit. I used to go to church. It was really fun. Youth group and retreats and stuff. The kids were awesome and I had a blast. However, I just never believed what they taught and I knew deep down I thought some of it was just wrong. Now I am not going to get into an argument because yes, there are many good moral lessons to be learned and what not. But it's just all the horrible things that happened in the bible that ruined it for me. But anyway, I would rather do my own thing and know that what I believe is ok and not have to hide it. Rather then fake what I believe at church and with the people I talked to there. Now, I hardly have anyone. I don't go to church anymore and never will return. Was it a good idea? I really don't know. All I will say is I am in search for the truth. And while I am pretty much 100% sure I will never find it within my life time, at least what I believe makes sense to me.
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RE: I converted. But it's not easy.
May 20, 2013 at 8:26 pm
Quote:there are many good moral lessons to be learned

Such as?
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