RE: Reason for converting Good Christians
January 19, 2009 at 1:45 am
(This post was last modified: January 19, 2009 at 2:11 am by True Unbeliever.)
(January 17, 2009 at 11:59 am)Ephrium Wrote: But are there good reasons for converting good Christians to Atheism?
I will actually prefer if the whole world turns to proper Christians. Will it not make the world a better place?
I don't know any atheist with the mission to convert Christains. Atheism is an opposing view to the belief in God. It stems from being fed up with religious doctrine that denies the scientific data that supports evolution (not intellectual design).
Your 'shucks why can't we just all get along' attitude is nice in a niave sort of way but when political decisions are made to accomodate religious belief then I AM affected i.e stem cell research, abortion, euthanasia. If religious self-serving could keep its nose out of moral/ethical decision making then it may be possible.
(January 17, 2009 at 12:36 pm)Ephrium Wrote: If my aim is to make more Christians, which it is, I wont mind them not knowing much about evolution. Knowing much about it wont bring much benefits nor happiness anyways, unless you are a scientist, which you will get to know about it in this day and age anyways.
Sorry but I don't want to live in a head space where the moon is made of cheese. And 'no benefit in knowing about evolution' is just ignorant. But if you feel ignorance is bliss then it's your choice. I thank Santa everyday for curious minds of the scientific community.
"'God is as real as I am', the old man said. I was relieved since I knew Santa wouldn't lie to me."