Pax Vobis!

[Phatt Matt s]

I like the new signature. Either you added color to it or it is the consequence of me using a different computer.

I don't know about the comment "if He's ANYTHING like the God in the BIble." THe GOd in the BIble pisses me off too but He did tell us to love one another, not judge, treat others as we want to be treated, be humble, live simply, don't be selfish, lay down your life for your friends, care for the sick, hungry, and poor etc.

The God from the Bible isn't a total asshole.

I love sunflowers and found that one online tonight. lol It almost matches the b/w one I had up, which is cool. Thought my sig could use some color.

Re: your topic. The Bible speaks about positives, sure. It does. But, do we need it? No. Mankind doesn't need religion to ''behave itself.'' That's all religious brainwashing nonsense. It boils down to character and choices. Religion will not make people 'better.' It always will boil down to individual choices that we make in our lives. I have to choose love. I have to choose to help my neighbor. And then you might ask...well, what motivates you? Altruism is a component of evolution. It isn't talked about enough, but it is and even in the animal kingdom, altruism is exhibited. Animals don't pray. They don't follow a deity. The desire for one to sacrifice for the good of the whole, is a component of evolution. Not an invention of religion.

If it were, we would see more Christians stepping up to solve the problems of the world...and we don't. Some do, but considering that it's the dominant religion globally, it doesn't have enough people walking the walk that they supposedly believe.

I sound like a 90 year old cynical woman, maybe. But, that's just how I see it, TC.

Do you believe that if you live a good life there may be a reward afterward?