Worst religion

[LnGrrrR]

Hey, if you are happy being an atheist more power to you. I don't care.

For someone who doesn't care, you sure ask a lot of questions. Again, it's not about being "happy".

Personally, I'd love to believe that Heaven was real. Heaven, for the most part, rocks. (The eternity thing might be a little boring...) But just because it sounds awesome doesn't make it real. I can't force myself to believe it's real just to make me happy.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

That's like judging which religion to follow based on the supposed rewards/punishments.

Virgins, bliss, torment, despair, sublimation, planets, enlightenment, peace, better rebirth, etc.

I do not believe in religion because I have no reason to believe in religion. Give me a reason to believe other than sticks and carrots and that will change.

[Avante]

Funny, you'd think you'd learn the same lesson. Tons of ST posters, and yet, the majority don't get pinked. You'd think you'd learn from that.

Re: soul searching, I'm pretty certain I've read more about religion than the majority of religious people that post on these boards.



Of course. But if you are a fan of the Lions/Seahawks/etc, are you just going to jump ship to another franchise?

Oh, and you wouldn't have said that about the Patriots before the year 2000, to be quite frank.

I was asking for it so I got it, no big deal at all. Cool the videos, a few less threads, no problem. Blend in instead of stand out, E-Z.

Hey if you're happy with no God or hope in your life, go for it. If while laying on your death bed nobody is praying for you, whatever man.

[Avante]

For someone who doesn't care, you sure ask a lot of questions. Again, it's not about being "happy".

Personally, I'd love to believe that Heaven was real. Heaven, for the most part, rocks. (The eternity thing might be a little boring...) But just because it sounds awesome doesn't make it real. I can't force myself to believe it's real just to make me happy.

Whatever you say.

[Avante]

That's like judging which religion to follow based on the supposed rewards/punishments.

Virgins, bliss, torment, despair, sublimation, planets, enlightenment, peace, better rebirth, etc.

I do not believe in religion because I have no reason to believe in religion. Give me a reason to believe other than sticks and carrots and that will change.

Believe what you like, no problem.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Hey if you're happy with no God or hope in your life, go for it. If while laying on your death bed nobody is praying for you, whatever man.

If the only reason you have people by your side as you are dying is because of religious belief that says everything about you and nothing about the existence of a deity.

[LnGrrrR]

Hey if you're happy with no God or hope in your life, go for it. If while laying on your death bed nobody is praying for you, whatever man.

I don't see why I would need someone to pray for me, but they might choose to anyways. I'm not going to tell them not to, if it makes them feel better. My wife is a Catholic, after all.

[LnGrrrR]

Whatever you say.

Are you aware you come off as rather passive-aggressive?

[SnakeBoy]

I don't see why I would need someone to pray for me, but they might choose to anyways. I'm not going to tell them not to, if it makes them feel better. My wife is a Catholic, after all.

At least you are represented...that might get you through the gates.

[Avante]

If the only reason you have people by your side as you are dying is because of religious belief that says everything about you and nothing about the existence of a deity.

You are totally missing the point.

People prefer to think there is a better place than this, they want to think this isn't all there is. Hope and faith are very important to a lot of people, billions actually, to play this.."there is no God, I can't see Him"...hey, if that's where you're at, cool~~~~~

Look man I've seen these discussions enought to know nobody ever does anything, they just go around in circles. I prefer to believe in God, ya see it makes me feel better and yes happy. If you don't need that, no problem, ok?

[Avante]

Are you aware you come off as rather passive-aggressive?

Tell me what can I or anyone say to get you to change your mind about anything, let me guess...there isn't anything anyone can say...right? So why do I need to do anything but.....do your thing man..? Try, commoin sense.

[LnGrrrR]

You are totally missing the point.

People prefer to think there is a better place than this, they want to think this isn't all there is. Hope and faith are very important to a lot of people, billions actually, to play this.."there is no God, I can't see Him"...hey, if that's where you're at, cool~~~~~

Look man I've seen these discussions enought to know nobody ever does anything, they just go around in circles. I prefer to believe in God, ya see it makes me feel better and yes happy. If you don't need that, no problem, ok?

I tend to look at my atheism in a positive light. As cliche as it is, I try to make sure I experience each day, that I make sure to tell my loved ones that I love them, to take pleasure in simple things, etc etc because I don't think I"ll have an eternity to ponder/live.

[LnGrrrR]

Tell me what can I or anyone say to get you to change your mind about anything, let me guess...there isn't anything anyone can say...right? So why do I need to do anything but.....do your thing man..? Try, commoin sense.

I assume that if God wanted to convert me, he'd know what it would take to convert me.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

You are totally missing the point.

People prefer to think there is a better place than this, they want to think this isn't all there is. Hope and faith are very important to a lot of people, billions actually, to play this.."there is no God, I can't see Him"...hey, if that's where you're at, cool~~~~~

Look man I've seen these discussions enought to know nobody ever does anything, they just go around in circles. I prefer to believe in God, ya see it makes me feel better and yes happy. If you don't need that, no problem, ok?

Then why did you threaten me with having no hope and being alone when I die?

[LnGrrrR]

Hey Avante, tell us how you really feel?

I don't and never have. I look at druggies, atheists, smokers with disgust. They made those choices, fat people usually can't help it. Even if they can they aren't doing anything disgusting.

[Avante]

I tend to look at my atheism in a positive light. As cliche as it is, I try to make sure I experience each day, that I make sure to tell my loved ones that I love them, to take pleasure in simple things, etc etc because I don't think I"ll have an eternity to ponder/live.

So your children are atheists also?

[Avante]

Then why did you threaten me with having no hope and being alone when I die?

I just know a lot of peole who once they found God everything in their life changed for the better.

You gain absolutely nothing by ...you can't fool me...nothing!

[Avante]

Hey Avante, tell us how you really feel?

More pity than disgust for the atheists.

[LnGrrrR]

So your children are atheists also?

Consdering my children aren't old enough to understand religion, I'd have to say yes, at the moment. When they get older they may choose to be religious; it's their call.

[LnGrrrR]

More pity than disgust for the atheists.

I feel pity for those who feel they need a magic being in their lives in order to feel good about themselves. *shrug* To each their own.

[Avante]

I feel pity for those who feel they need a magic being in their lives in order to feel good about themselves. *shrug* To each their own.

I can see why you're an atheist if that's what you believe. No need to try and set you straight.

Done with you~~~~~~~~~

[LnGrrrR]

I can see why you're an atheist if that's what you believe. No need to try and set you straight.

Done with you~~~~~~~~~

You yourself said some people only felt better once God entered their lives. I feel bad for people who don't have any self-worth, and only gain it once they feel someone is watching over them and guiding their path. I couldn't imagine living life feeling like I wasn't responsible for my own actions, or trying to rationalize everything as some sort of plan.

[AussieFanKurt]

I feel pity for those who feel they need a magic being in their lives in order to feel good about themselves. *shrug* To each their own.

I have to agree with this. I'm without religion and god and am bloody happy in life. I think people either think they need god to be happy or are scared into the fact if they don't believe they will be punished

[Clipper Nation]

So basically Avante is the worst kind of evangelical that thinks he can "convert" atheists, par for the course tbh....

[Blake]

What does anyone gain by being an atheist?

they save money.