“Christ on the cross was an atheist when he said: ‘my God, my God, why have you abandoned me?’
WTF??? So Jesus, is not only talking to himself, but thinks he has abandonded himself. But he should also know that this act is saving all of humanity, therefore it isn't abandonment at all and it was actually his own choice to do..... He also didn't believe he existed?
On the topic of God being a symbol, fine if that is all it is. Atheists care that this symbol is then used for power and to restrict the freedom of other people*. I would be a lot happier if religious people kept their laws to themselves, and were nice to other people. This doesn't always happen and if you base your morals on your religion, you will also vote accordingly in any democratic process.
*Yes, this isn't just restricted to Christianity/Islam, though I may argue that in dogmatic states such as Stalinist Russia/Nazi Germany/North Korea the symbols may be different, but the outcomes almost the same. Actually the symbols are similar to those of religion, with a near supernatural leader who is perfect and must be worshipped.
WTF??? So Jesus, is not only talking to himself, but thinks he has abandonded himself. But he should also know that this act is saving all of humanity, therefore it isn't abandonment at all and it was actually his own choice to do..... He also didn't believe he existed?
On the topic of God being a symbol, fine if that is all it is. Atheists care that this symbol is then used for power and to restrict the freedom of other people*. I would be a lot happier if religious people kept their laws to themselves, and were nice to other people. This doesn't always happen and if you base your morals on your religion, you will also vote accordingly in any democratic process.
*Yes, this isn't just restricted to Christianity/Islam, though I may argue that in dogmatic states such as Stalinist Russia/Nazi Germany/North Korea the symbols may be different, but the outcomes almost the same. Actually the symbols are similar to those of religion, with a near supernatural leader who is perfect and must be worshipped.
