(September 19, 2013 at 12:32 am)Godschild Wrote: If you want to be my friend you need to show it. Just because you read the Bible doesn't mean a thing, I noticed you did not say anything about studying scriptures. I know Christians who have been believers far longer than yourself and they have learned little, still babes needing milk, study means one is truly interested in what their faith is about.
I know plenty about my enemy and the enemy is not you or anyone else here, by the way how does one study nothingness, that's what atheism has been described as being, that does come from this site by atheist.
GC
I am showing it. I have given you ample evidence that religion is subjective and no culture can claim that they know the one and only God. I have tried to show you that the Bible is errancy-filled, and therefore not the work of a perfect being, but the work of simple men. What would you like me to say about the scriptures? Have you not seen my posts about the virgin birth, the trinity or why I think God is evil? I quote scripture extensively in those threads. I have never claimed to be an expert, but I'm not dumb, either.
I am trying to show you that life is not under the control of some mysterious being that can never be seen or heard. I am showing you that your life is in your own hands. Who you are, what morals you have and what goals you have in life are under your own control. And that, to me, is what atheism is all about. It's not about nothingness, it's about experiencing everything the way it should be experienced, with an open mind, not fear.
Live for growth and change, GC, don't fear imperfection.
Lion IRC,
Studying atheism is a never-ending process, because learning everything about life is an impossibly huge task. But the first step is to realize that man must control his own imagination, because that is what God is, just a fabrication of the mind of man. When you can step back and see that, you've opened your mind to a greater reality, and one that has no limits. Is it easy? Not at all. But it is better. Not having someone behind you helping your confidence is tough, but it is a prouder, more self-satisfying way to live. It's up to you to be the best you can be. Can you do it?
Start studying here:
http://www.infidels.org
The Secular Web has helped me, and it has some great things to think about on it.
"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.”
- Buddha
"Anyone wanting to believe Jesus lived and walked as a real live human being must do so despite the evidence, not because of it."
- Dennis McKinsey
- Buddha
"Anyone wanting to believe Jesus lived and walked as a real live human being must do so despite the evidence, not because of it."
- Dennis McKinsey
