fr0d0 - Well, that's fine to explain how you've arrived at your beliefs. But my questioning is intended more for you to identify the weak links in those beliefs. So what reasoning that you rely upon might be shown to be faulty that might make you consider the non-theistic route? What are the assumptions you rest upon, where if challenged, might make you uncomfortable to be a Christian?
pineapplebunnybounce - Thanks, got it now. I think it was just the longer read that wore me out a little. But yes, if the claim is that there is an interventionist deity in our world, then we no longer need to search the reaches of the universe to disprove that claim.
The speculation was not so much for future speculation's sake, but only to point out that it wouldn't hinder a latent god's ability, should such a thing be lurking in the shadows. They could still decide to act upon this world, even if evidence had suggested that shouldn't have been the case.
pineapplebunnybounce - Thanks, got it now. I think it was just the longer read that wore me out a little. But yes, if the claim is that there is an interventionist deity in our world, then we no longer need to search the reaches of the universe to disprove that claim.
The speculation was not so much for future speculation's sake, but only to point out that it wouldn't hinder a latent god's ability, should such a thing be lurking in the shadows. They could still decide to act upon this world, even if evidence had suggested that shouldn't have been the case.
Religious but open minded about the arguments of atheists? You may have spent your whole life learning about the arguments for religion. May I present to you 10 segmented hours for the case against it?
