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Jiggerj

Jiggerj

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As citizens of this planet there are certain responsibilities we are required to perform to show that we care. Such as, picking up the trash in our neighborhoods, helping those in times of need, and making sure that popular ideals don't get confused to the point where people go overboard with them.

As an atheist it is not my place to tell anyone that they can't believe in a god, a magic bunny, or talking pizza. However, I do insist that if people are going to believe in something that they at least keep those beliefs in some form of logical perspective.

I am here to debate those points in religion that don't maintain their credibility from point A to point B.

For instance, it is believed that the Christian god is all-powerful. No devil or witch could possibly hold any power over this god. And yet, it is widely believed that Jesus had to die for our sins. What does that mean, exactly?

Couldn't god have simply stated that He was now forgiving sins? Of course He could have.

Was the crucifixion some kind of witch's spell to force god into forgiving sins? That is illogical, considering that god is GOD. Point being, the crucifixion did nothing. It couldn't have forced god into doing something that He didn't want to do. And that particular something (the forgiveness of sin) was something that this god had already planned on doing. He didn't need his son to be murdered in order to do it.
 
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BSM1

BSM1

What? Me worry?
Hey, J. Sorry, nothing in this life is 'required' of us except expelling our last breath.
 
4consideration

4consideration

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Welcome to RF! :)

We have a very diverse community here. I have found it to have a lot of very nice people here. Overall, I think it's a great place to be.
Jiggerj said:
However, I do insist that if people are going to believe in something that they at least keep those beliefs in some form of logical perspective.
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Do you really think you have that much control over what people believe, or believe in?
 
Jiggerj

Jiggerj

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4consideration said:
Welcome to RF! :)

Do you really think you have that much control over what people believe, or believe in?
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It's not a matter of control, but of information. It's only been the last few years that I was informed that the moon orbits the earth once every 28 days. I thought it was once a day. I was grateful for this information because I don't like living with lies in my head. So, if we can clear up some contradictions in religion (or any topic), how can this ever be a bad thing?
 
4consideration

4consideration

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Jiggerj said:
It's not a matter of control, but of information. It's only been the last few years that I was informed that the moon orbits the earth once every 28 days. I thought it was once a day. I was grateful for this information because I don't like living with lies in my head. So, if we can clear up some contradictions in religion (or any topic), how can this ever be a bad thing?
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Clearing up things is great. Didn't say it was a bad thing.

If you have information that is really helpful to someone, that's cool. I guess we'll see. I'll look forward to reading your posts and discussing things with you.
 
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