[Cranky Old Man]

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but I know full well your belief is unshakeable

Indeed. Since you are an Atheist, what for you is the purpose of life? Doesn't believing in nothing make life completely pointless?

[True Sinner]

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Indeed. Since you are an Atheist, what for you is the purpose of life? Doesn't believing in nothing make life completely pointless?

My own personal stance is that life might have a purpose, but equally it might not.
I have not come across anyone who can prove either way conclusively, so I stick to what I know and try and learn more.

I think that is the true definition of an atheist, people who bash religion have as much an agenda as those who spread their own belief system.

I really hope that there is a purpose to life, I think the amazing diversity and sheer brilliance of the universe and everything within it has too much order about it to be the result of pure chaotic chance... but I have yet to uncover any evidence that proves this.

I think the purpose of life is to be uncovered through existence, evolution and scientific study of all aspects of the reality that we exist within... and this makes life very interesting to me, I know I will porbably not see any significant piece of the big picture during my lifetime, that is disappointing, but I also don't rule out the idea of life/consciousness continuing after death.

That is my over elaborated point I suppose, a real atheist doesn't rule anything out without proof... even Dawkins himself only ever says "There is probably no god"

We certainly don't worship monkeys! I quite like them, but worshipping them would be very unatheist... we tend not to like leaders or idols!

[Cranky Old Man]

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I really hope that there is a purpose to life, I think the amazing diversity and sheer brilliance of the universe and everything within it has too much order about it to be the result of pure chaotic chance...

I could not agree more. I am surprised you do not accept the obvious explanation for it.

[True Disciple]

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I describe myself as a human being, this is all that I know.

Aren't border cases like you required to show a certificate before they can claim that?

and the latter was probably an enlightened, if not egoistic, guy who lived 2000 years ago. He said some very wise things, but also believed he was the son of God... or maybe his followers just pinned the son of god label on him. Guess we'll never know.

Never know? Well, you may not have heard of this, but this case is settled already. We have Conclusive Proof that Jesus was indeed the son of God, and that God does indeed exist.

ie, False Prophets... Ironic eh?

What has Muhammad got to do with anything?

I'm just interested in learning about some of the stuff you guys believe in

Yes, they all say that. But somehow, it inevitably ends with: "You are crazy, you are dumb, you are dangerous, you are evil, I hate you, Raaaahrgh!!!!" I say it's just a matter of time before you show your true colors, atheist.

You clearly didn't read my last post

You clearly don't know as much about your own motives than Pastor Ezekiel knows about your motives. Of course you hate Jesus. If you didn't, you would be a True Christian(tm). You don't seriously think that Jesus flings unbelievers into Hell without reason, do you? He does that because they have rejected Him!

I think that is the true definition of an atheist, people who bash religion have as much an agenda as those who spread their own belief system.

Of course they do. They intend to make Ritual Cannibalism of Infants legal. Everyone knows that. Sick perverts that they are.

I really hope that there is a purpose to life, I think the amazing diversity and sheer brilliance of the universe and everything within it has too much order about it to be the result of pure chaotic chance... but I have yet to uncover any evidence that proves this.

I gladly refer again to the same Scientific Resource I linked to earlier. You will find ample proof for a purpose in life there.

We certainly don't worship monkeys! I quite like them, but worshipping them would be very unatheist... we tend not to like leaders or idols!

So you're a monkeyworship-abstaining atheist? Sounds the same to me as a Bible-denying Christian. An oxymor-on, my friend.

[MonkeyLOVER]

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You people are absolutely ridiculous. Do you hear yourselves? How can you be a Christian without being the least bit accepting? You have polls that say 'Atheist scum'. I mean, honestly?

You have to understand (though I don't see why I bother at all) that there are all types of people and religions in the world. One religion isn't better than the other. All religions serve the same purpose: protection and belief in a higher being. Putting all your faith out there and baring your soul. So why do you Christians on here think that you're better than other religions? There's no such thing as believing in 'the wrong religion'. Can you not be big enough to share this small world with other people without harsh words and cruelty? Surely, this isn't what Jesus intended.

And as for Atheists having 'no moral compass'--I'm sorry, but that's total bull. Us atheists are just as moral as all of you. If not more. Because we're moral without having a God tell us to be so. Or without an old book. We do what's right because it's right. And before you get into the whole gay/lesbian/transgender thing--just don't bother. People can't help who they're attracted to and it doesn't make it wrong. We all need to feel loved and have so much love to give out. Is there really a wrong person to give love to? Of course not. At the end of the day they go home to someone they love, respect and care for. Just like a man and woman, it's the same thing with man and man. Or woman and woman. There's no wrong love. Everyone deserves a chance to be happy ergardless of what a book may say. We're all human and we all have the same emotions.

Also atheists don't believe in God because there is no substantial evidence that he/she exists. You can make the argument that God is here and among us every day. He performs miracles and watches over us. I won't get into it, but anything that you can say about God, we can rebuttle it with substantial evidence. God is a theory. You cannot argue with that. You've never seen God and God has never spoken to you. It's common sense 101. But in the end, we don't know if God truly exists. We can't say that he indefinitely does not exists. Because we don't know either. And regardless of what you say, you don't either.

And there was a comment somewhere saying that an atheist's life must be empty and pointless without belief. That couldn't be further from the truth. We're actually happier. (Or, well, I can make that argument for myself.) I do the right thing because I want to. Because with God or without God, since birth, we're taught right from wrong. It has nothing to do with God or Jesus or Buddah or anyone. We're not iron bound by a book which was most likely written by man out of fear. Following rituals which seemingly have no purpose doesn't stop us from being happy. We pursue our dreams and wishes. We love and laugh. That's what life is all about, isn't it? And to top it all off, we're tolarant loving people. We don't point fingers at the gay or the Jew. They're all our brothers and sisters.

So if you think that your Christianity makes you better and superior, you have another thing coming.

Some of you are total and absolute arrogant jerks. There's no other definition for it. You're so into your own world, that you can't see things for what they are. And this has nothing to do with religion. We don't care if you believe in 25 gods at the same time. But don't make invalid and stupid comments. They aren't necessary and you're only lowering yourselves as human beings.

[Bobby-Joe]

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blah, blah, I hate God, blah

Tell me friend, do you pray to yourself when you pray?

[DCLXVI]

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You can't prove that the Bible is wrong.

You also can't prove that the bible is right. In fact there are many studies proving that the theory of evolution and natural selection is in fact true. But is evolution in the bible? As you say, no. That right there is proving the bible wrong .

[Levi Jones]

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[Cranky Old Man]

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You also can't prove that the bible is right.

Of course we can.

We humble people have limited capabilities. If you really read the entire KJV1611 Holy Bible you will notice it is so perfect, so extremely consistent, so crystal clear, that no ordinary person could ever have written it. So the sheer quality of the book proves that it is written by someone with capabilities far beyond that of a human being.

Since the Holy Bible clearly could not have been written by a mere mortal and also clearly states to be the word of God: 2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" logic dictates there can be only one conclusion. God exists and the Holy Bible is His word!

I think your problem is that you did not actually read the entire Holy Bible. Your opinion of the Holy Bible is based on hearsay. If you actually paid some attention during that education of yours you would have learned that you have to research the facts before you draw your conclusion. The facts here being the contents of the Holy Bible.

Well what is it going to be? Ignorance or enlightenment?

[David McCoy]

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We humble people have limited capabilities. If you really read the entire KJV1611 Holy Bible you will notice it is so perfect, so extremely consistent, so crystal clear, that no ordinary person could ever have written it. So the sheer quality of the book proves that it is written by someone with capabilities far beyond that of a human being.

Or, you know, someone might have just been a really good liar.

Since the Holy Bible clearly could not have been written by a mere mortal and also clearly states to be the word of God.

People take on fake identities all the time. If the Bible was written by a person wishing to instill false religion, obviously they aren't going to openly admit to it being fake. They're going to lie and say it was written by a higher being.

Well what is it going to be? Ignorance or enlightenment?

I've already been enlightened. It's called my Evolution class.

[True Disciple]

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Or, you know, someone might have just been a really good liar.

Scripture easily refutes this argument:

Titus 1:2:
In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

God cannot lie, you dumb boy. This proves that what He wrote in the 1611 KJV is nothing less than the Irrefutable Truth™.

People take on genuine identities all the time. If the Bible was written by a person wishing to instill false religion, obviously they aren't going to openly admit to it being genuine. They're going to lie and say it was written by a higher being.

You are very stupid. Brother Cranky just gave you a list of arguments proving that the Bible cannot have been written by a mortal. Just denying it isn't doing you any good, unless you really like to be sodomized by demons for all eternity, of course.

I've already been enlightened. It's called my Evolution class.

Why do you want to exterminate "lesser" races? Don't you realize that racism is terribly evil?

[Mr Holyfire]

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Or, you know, someone might have just been a really good liar.

You're meaning to tell us that even God, who Himself told us to not lie, is a liar Himself?

Sorry but that makes no sense! Which makes you, David McCoy, a fool according to the book of Proverbs in my KJV 1611

I've already been enlightened. It's called my Evolution class.

If that is so; then why are you here? Evolutionists are unsaved!

UNSAVED UNWELCOME!

[Cranky Old Man]

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I've already been enlightened. It's called my Evolution class.

That a classmate set your hair on fire is not exactly what we mean by being enlightened. We mean it in the Biblical sense. There it means you choose to dedicate your life to Jesus. The KJV1611 Holy Bible has all the details on this in case you are interested.

[Logan]

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I've already been enlightened. It's called my Evolution class.

Evolution class? you mean hell 101? Do yourself a favour and get a real education.

[IAC_Christianity]

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Hey there fellow Christians.

For a while now i ahve been wondering, everyone on here seems to rebut with - 'There is no proof that the bible isn't the truth', and so that makes me think, where is the proof that the bible IS the truth. Im on the fence here.

I need some inspiration to believe in God almighty. Thankyou in advance for anything you guys can come up with

Praise the lord and eat well