But there is no way you'll convince me that "I'm a better person now" is an example of humility...
Funny thing... in the group I used to be a part of someone asked at one point who was more humble, the Christian or the Atheist. After pages of discussion regarding this point, with the...
I think that whether or not people do good things because they just want to help people or because their religion calls for them to is entirely a religious debate, and an awesome one at that. :)
To most Christians the most important thing is recognizing Jesus as their savior and that no matter how hard they try they can't help but be sinners. That's a major aspect of the religion. It really depends, as everything does, on your perspective.
Would you rather they look down on you and...
No, that's not what I'm saying at all. There is no "magic" stuff that they do on Sunday.
What suggestions did you think were good? And which ones are you planning to utilize?
Re-read what I said. I'm not "missing the point".
You seem to have made up your mind and you're not actually listening to suggestions, you're just debating them and/or disregarding them. That's fine. Let us know how it goes. :)
You're focusing more on the effects that one person had on others or on the universe, rather than focusing on that one person's suffering as an individual. It's looking at the greater good rather than the relatively insignificant individual... I really think that you need to be more specific...
A couple things are bothering me about this thread.
First, you seem really bitter.
Having gotten that out of the way...
Second, they think you need to be saved from the same things they need to be saved from. Christians do not believe they are perfect, they believe they are forgiven for...
I don't think I've ever met one in person... and unfortunately, they're pretty secretive when it comes to religion! You have to PAY for that information!
Hello everyone!!
My name is Sarah. I used to be a part of a religious discussion forum that went bad... and just recently I discovered how much I miss it!! So, I am looking for a new place to call home. :)
I'm... well... religiously neutral, I guess you could say. I love studying all...