Hi all,
I have been a Christian for my entire life of 35 years. Just about 2 weeks ago, I finally pulled the wool off of my eyes, and I now see how blindly I was leading my life. We Christians (especially baptists) rarely read deep into the bible. We stick with the couple hundred popular verses that have a good meaning, or nice story attached.
However, I have learned more over these past two weeks than I had the previous 35 years as a Christian. There is some really whacked out stuff in that bible!! And if that God in there really exists, can we really call him a loving god? Who knew that we are supposed to kill our children if they disobey? Who knew that women should keep silent in the church? Who knew there was a second set of 10 commandments??? (I can post bible references if needed). I'd love to hear these topics preached on Sunday morning!!
I guess I'd call myself an agnostic atheist, because I don't think that that god (or any god) exists, but I don't know. No one knows. I'm still searching for answers, but I'm enjoying being able to enjoy this wonderful life I have, and not moping around miserable, unworthy, full of guilt, in hopes that there is some sort of afterlife...
I'm glad to be amongst the thinkers, and no longer a blind follower!!
Your friendly Air Traffic Control Atheist,
Marc
I have been a Christian for my entire life of 35 years. Just about 2 weeks ago, I finally pulled the wool off of my eyes, and I now see how blindly I was leading my life. We Christians (especially baptists) rarely read deep into the bible. We stick with the couple hundred popular verses that have a good meaning, or nice story attached.
However, I have learned more over these past two weeks than I had the previous 35 years as a Christian. There is some really whacked out stuff in that bible!! And if that God in there really exists, can we really call him a loving god? Who knew that we are supposed to kill our children if they disobey? Who knew that women should keep silent in the church? Who knew there was a second set of 10 commandments??? (I can post bible references if needed). I'd love to hear these topics preached on Sunday morning!!
I guess I'd call myself an agnostic atheist, because I don't think that that god (or any god) exists, but I don't know. No one knows. I'm still searching for answers, but I'm enjoying being able to enjoy this wonderful life I have, and not moping around miserable, unworthy, full of guilt, in hopes that there is some sort of afterlife...
I'm glad to be amongst the thinkers, and no longer a blind follower!!
Your friendly Air Traffic Control Atheist,
Marc
