Without citing the bible, what marks the bible as the one book with God's message?

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First off... I made comparisons in "MY LIFE". I never said anything about anyone else outside my family.

You stated that your father's lack of faith is the reason for his unhappiness, which has broader implications, namely that a lack of faith causes unhappiness in general. Or are you now saying that your father cannot cope without faith but others can?

Regardless, you have yet to answer the question that if faith is so important to happiness, how can atheists be happy, and how can those with faith be miserable.

I also said that my father disagrees with my assessment....but again, that is a personal statement I made. I know my dad...YOU DON'T!

There are reasons why I believe that it is true! My father wasn't always an Atheist. And we were a happy family at that time. There is more, but it's kind of personal. I didn't make any blanket statements about Atheists being unhappy as a group! So, I'll say it AGAIN... YMMV!

All I know is what works for me. If we met at the bar, like I do with my Atheist family and friends we wouldn't be accusing each other of things that we believe...or don't for that matter!

It can be intense once in a while with my counterparts...but our love for each other transcends our belief systems...especially in a crisis or when we need each other.

I have an open mind when it comes to ideas, for and against my beliefs. If for anything...to at least fortify them! I just don't understand the logic in lashing out that most of you take?

It feels like hate, or fear. Can there ever be a quiet, calm, unaccusative, unassuming conversation around here?

['d like to get yours, and others ideas, and put accross some of my own in a logical way]..but we can't seem to get to first base!

And when I mention the aforementioned statement...All I get back is "it's my fault"!

Sure I can get hot! I can only take so much before I boil-over. I can take the heat...but some of it is pure puke! I'm basically a kind person who can communicate pretty well on most issues. I'm looking for that back.

A few have told me I'm on ignore. And also that I don't belong here. Ok, then what is "Christianity" doing on the forum heading? Is it just for smearing, or a general dumping ground for anti's? Would it be better to NOT have Christians here? Or again, is it fear that your non-belief system will be shaken?

That's what it feels like! And if the concensus is for me to leave then sobeit! There is nothing I can learn from closed minded people. And we're wasting time and words.