RE: How can a Christian reject part of the Bible and still call themselves a Christian?
February 14, 2014 at 5:29 pm
(February 14, 2014 at 4:04 am)Esquilax Wrote: Sorry, what does this mean? Wouldn't believing that god exists mean automatically that you accept the claim that he does?
My deism is based more on instinct than logical arguments that I could use to make a claim. I've written before that it's a compromise between my skeptical mind and sentimental proverbial heart. This is why some have noted that I "talk like an atheist" when making arguments; it's coming from the same kind of skepticism that most atheists have. The sentiments I mention are driven by the natural universe which is more wondrous than anything religion has ever created (I concur with Richard Dawkins' points about "petty gods" and "little gods") and the potential of the human mind and civilization.
Some have asked me why I never argue for deism. There are many reasons, including my lack of belief about any afterlife and that I see no reason God wants our worship or is even aware of us on a personal basis, but the strongest one is that my instincts are not a reason I should expect anyone else to believe.
Hope that helps.
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