A
anon52328184
Guest
i always wanted to know what keeps an atheist from being an agnostic at least. i can’t understand how you could totally deny the existence of God.
- Status
S
SFTor
Guest
It doesn’t matter whether I call myself an atheist or an agnostic. I am simply speaking of my life as I experience it.
Best,
Tor
C
curtishouse29
Guest
I think he was just talking about the ones on YouTube…not in general…just look at “TheAmazingAtheist”'s videos.
S
SFTor
Guest
That guy is angry. Never listen to angry people.
A
anon52328184
Guest
i think there is a big difference between being an atheist or an agnostic.
S
SFTor
Guest
Perhaps there is on a philosophical level, but not for living your life from day to day. I think the biggest difference between those two groups and Christians is that they do not believe they were born evil.
S
SFTor
Guest
Deborah,
don’t you sometimes wish you could be unencumbered by the strictures of religion, and know yourself for who you really are?
don’t you sometimes wish you could be unencumbered by the strictures of religion, and know yourself for who you really are?
N
notsmart
Guest
Hello SFTor,
I am technically still, well in limbo. An atheist until well, lets just say very very recently. But, In fairness he did not say all atheists, he narrowed it down a bit.
I have not had anyone really offend me when I first started posting here. And even when I had a pretty controversial thread open.
Anyway- I do believe that you are just as welcome here as anyone is from what I can see.
I am no longer an atheist in my heart, but I can’t call myself a christian either. So, I would like to extend a hand out and welcome you with peace.
Monica
I am technically still, well in limbo. An atheist until well, lets just say very very recently. But, In fairness he did not say all atheists, he narrowed it down a bit.
I have not had anyone really offend me when I first started posting here. And even when I had a pretty controversial thread open.
Anyway- I do believe that you are just as welcome here as anyone is from what I can see.
I am no longer an atheist in my heart, but I can’t call myself a christian either. So, I would like to extend a hand out and welcome you with peace.
Monica
C
curtishouse29
Guest
Atheists believe that there is no god and agnostics believe that it is impossible to know if there is a God. Thats pretty much the difference.
A
anon52328184
Guest
well, from how i understand it, an atheist denies the existence of God, an agnostic says God might or might not exist and a Christian definitely knows that he/she was born a sinner and that is why they need Jesus.
i could never deny the existence of God, but sometimes i question who He really is. I see Him as my father, but i get angry at times and frustrated that i can’t speak to Him face to face and talk to Him and ask Him why and get an answer.
granted, i can pray and wait for an answer for my prayer, but i am talking about a face to face conversation!
i could never deny the existence of God, but sometimes i question who He really is. I see Him as my father, but i get angry at times and frustrated that i can’t speak to Him face to face and talk to Him and ask Him why and get an answer.
granted, i can pray and wait for an answer for my prayer, but i am talking about a face to face conversation!
S
SFTor
Guest
Dear Monica:Hello SFTor,
I am technically still, well in limbo. An atheist until well, lets just say very very recently. But, In fairness he did not say all atheists, he narrowed it down a bit.
I have not had anyone really offend me when I first started posting here. And even when I had a pretty controversial thread open.
Anyway- I do believe that you are just as welcome here as anyone is from what I can see.
I am no longer an atheist in my heart, but I can’t call myself a christian either. So, I would like to extend a hand out and welcome you with peace.
Monica
your words are very welcome.
Thank you.
Tor
A
anon52328184
Guest
yes, curtis. i agree. it looks like there are a lot of people here who feel like you do tonight. maybe it is the season!
N
notsmart
Guest
There is also a blurry line, and there are people like I was- more apathetic than anything. My parents were called “millitant athiests” by christians.
All I know is you guys dont know unless you have been.
Maybe RPP can help out here too.
Its like someone saying, I cant understand how you cant be a pentecostal, you are sooo fillled with the holy spirit.
See what I mean?
S
SFTor
Guest
Not to mention that they are just ordinary people, making their way through this world.
C
curtishouse29
Guest
You mean to be able to commit any act, no matter how immoral, and think that you wont be held accountable to God for your sins. Yes that is who we “really are”…its due to original sin. But God made a way for us to fix all that. It seems the devil is working ot tonight…
S
SFTor
Guest
Curtis,
I don’t think thiat is how we are at all. I have no faith in any god, yet I feel a strong compulsion to behave like a decent human being towards all living things. Yes, even without the prospect of being punished by a supernatural being.
Christians do not have a monopoly on decency. Keep it in mind.
Best,
Tor
N
notsmart
Guest
That’s not exactly fair now is it?
Have you discounted the Golden Rule you find in Matthew 6? (you find the verse since I don’t think it will hurt you any
)Why do some christians sound arrogant to my ears even now, even now- when they imply atheists live and wallow in sin in glee?
RPP- HELP
C
curtishouse29
Guest
Its called your conscience…Thats another wonderful gift God gave us so we are without excuse when it comes to us committing sin…we know whats right and wrong but we still do it regardless. I never said Christians have a monopoly on decency. Thats all about freewill. We either choose the sinful act or the moral act. I wish we would all choose door number two but, mostly, whats behind door number one looks all too appealing.
A
anon52328184
Guest
actually, i lived that way for 25 years until life hit me in the face!!!
i don’t know if it was spiritual warfare but the past 7 years i have been in a battle that i have felt i am losing!
becoming a Catholic i am hoping to get back in the good graces of God and find some protection in this cold and crazy world.
God through me a rope and i grabbed for it. i just hope i don’t lose my grip.
believe me, life is nothing to mess around with. i have learned the hard way.
the one thing you don’t ever want to lose is your soul.
S
SFTor
Guest
It seems to me that you don’ t have any problem with your faith. It’s your tolerance and generosity that needs work.
- Status