Convert me!

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Ok, here's my problem. I'm a Christian. I'm not mad keen on most other christians, we seem to attract more than our share of dicks. I'm downright embarrassed by mainstream christianities attempts at science. The bible seems to me full of contradiction and irrationality.

But here's the thing, religion offers something. An easy answer to lifes hard questions, a(broadly) functional moral code to live by, and something to cuddle when I get afraid of the dark (metaphysically speaking). I've heard religion described as a crutch and I think that's true. If I decide not to believe in god any longer, to throw away the crutch are there any upsides to replace all that stuff?

hmmm, perhaps you dont need to be converted.

Religion in itself isnt a bad thing, the bad things are the human introduced aspects; the church, the books (bible, koran, torah etc) and the labels (christain, muslim, jewish, hindu etc).

It looks as if you have a good understanding of the reality of things, but you still maintain that you are a christian even though you see the problems involved.

Why not hold your beliefs, but dont label them, follow god, if thats what you want, but dont listen to the books. You will know the truth when you read, hear or see it.