Why do you hate God?

[johndoe122931]

Hello johndoe122931!

Holly wall of text, Batman!

So, I'll admit to not actually reading through your monblock dissertation.

My answer to; "Why do you (Reader) hate diety?"

Is simply "I don't hate something that seems to have no basis in reality."

 

Cheers.

Not at work.

Yeah, I know lol my bad. Thanks for the post!!!

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Hi John,

Your original post was a bit hard to read (use more paragraphs), and had too many ideas to reply to properly.

However, let me tell you my take.  I am currently an atheist Unitarian Universalist (UU).  

I was brought up agnostic, and became a Christian in early adulthood (from an Evangelical start to a mainstream Anglican).  I became an atheist about 10 years ago, simply by asking hard questions of my religion in discussion forums (back when Amazon had forums).

I could no longer, in good conscience recite either the Nicene or Apostle's creeds.  I didn't believe a single line of them.  I don't hate God or religion.  I enjoyed my Christian church, the people, the attempt to improve ourselves and our relationships with others.  I simply believed that it was built on myth and story, and not truth.  I had to leave the church because I felt I was dishonoring their rites (and my own integrity) by pretending to be a Christian (though the minister says I am always welcome).  I am actually happy I left, because I found a perfect fit as an atheist in a UU church.

My UU minister says that when she is asked if she believes in God, she simply says "define God".

God concepts usually fit into one or both of these categories:

* An idealized version of self (e.g. the holy spirit as the best part of you).
* A connection to something larger than yourself (e.g. the universe, a creator, or a metaphysical connection between living things).

I think both categories are healthy things to contemplate.  What would a "perfect you" be like?  What connections give meaning to your life?  These are spiritual questions, and I pursue them in my UU church.  However, they don't require any standard concept of "God", nor any standard myths or religious rites.  

We are all free to find our own meaning in life that is consistent with science, psychology, and our life experience.

Thank you for sharing your story with us I appreciate it very much! Question if I may. You say you are an atheist and are a part of a UU church? Can you please elaborate more on that so that I understand what you mean by UU church?