Attn: Theists - What would it take to prove you wrong?

[fr0d0]

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?

That's a massive subject and I have no idea right now on anything specific. Not that there shouldn't be one or many. It's not like we're not exploring this with a fine tooth comb every day on here.

I don't rest on assumptions. I believe through faith (information, assent and trust). Assumptions are based upon non verifiable answers, such as: is God, or is he not the creator of everything. Belief is a commitment to one side, having being convinced it is correct.

The major weak link in my beliefs is me. I am as susceptible to error as the next person. I might justify negativity to be more desirable. That destructive route leads away from God.

Let me speak about my de conversion. I grew to hate some Christians, mainly for their hypocrisy. I moved church. My wife stayed. I got tired of the pressure to attend. I got tired of too much input. I'm the kind of person that likes to work things out for themselves. I found that I wasn't getting enough space for that. I remember this being at the forefront of my mind when I made the decision not to believe. It was a very long time before I believed again, perhaps 10 years. During which time I moved from an active hatred of theists.

Does that help? I get the feeling that this is going to be one of those conversations where you will never be satisfied with the answer.