XenoFish Posted September 14, 2019 #51 Share Posted September 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, joc said: Do you see how quickly I ignore trolls? The newest member of the bliss lounge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted September 14, 2019 #52 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I was raised Catholic, but it never made sense to me. There were too many inconsistencies, too many illogical plot holes to make any of it believable. Things didn't add up to indicate that the god people worshipped, either existed, or if he did, was a rational being. And the fact that there are so many different sects indicates, to me, that even the believers cannot agree on what it is they believe. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #53 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Jodie.Lynne said: I was raised Catholic, but it never made sense to me. What are you now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted September 14, 2019 #54 Share Posted September 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, brian100 said: What are you now? Atheist, since I have no evidence that a celestial being exists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcgram Posted September 14, 2019 #55 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I was taught Christianity growing up, but we did not attend church. As I grew older, I started searching different religions to see what would fill the void in my life. I went full circle until I found a Christian church and finally felt that the void had been filled. I always stress that I have a relationship with Christ rather than a religion that I follow blindly. I do attend church because I want to learn all I can about Christ and His teachings. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #56 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Jodie.Lynne said: Atheist, since I have no evidence that a celestial being exists So you are ok with just vanishing after you die, perhaps never even remembering you were once alive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 14, 2019 #57 Share Posted September 14, 2019 This about sums up my view on belief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #58 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) And when your dead nobody will remember you even existed once. And when they are all dead and gone.. and earth is gone.. nothing but empty black prison called death and time. For all eternity. And you never find meaning or any answers. Edited September 14, 2019 by brian100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danydandan Posted September 14, 2019 #59 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, tcgram said: I was taught Christianity growing up, but we did not attend church. As I grew older, I started searching different religions to see what would fill the void in my life. I went full circle until I found a Christian church and finally felt that the void had been filled. I always stress that I have a relationship with Christ rather than a religion that I follow blindly. I do attend church because I want to learn all I can about Christ and His teachings. Do you feel that you can only learn about Christ via listening to sermons or attending Church? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHumanDude Posted September 14, 2019 #60 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Fear of hell for not believing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #61 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I think of more afraid of that black hole and being in it. The dimension of eternal death. At least with Jesus it gives you hope there is going to be another life that never ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted September 14, 2019 #62 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, brian100 said: So you are ok with just vanishing after you die, perhaps never even remembering you were once alive? I will be dead, remembering nothing, thinking nothing, doing nothing. Except for decomposing. So what is your point? Try to fear-monger people into belief? The world existed before I arrived, it will go on existing after I'm gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted September 14, 2019 #63 Share Posted September 14, 2019 59 minutes ago, brian100 said: And you never find meaning or any answers. You create your own meaning in this life. And who told you that you would ever get any answers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #64 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Just now, Jodie.Lynne said: You create your own meaning in this life. And who told you that you would ever get any answers? That's a good one Jodi! Yes you have control of your life. But after its over you have lost control. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #65 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Jodie.Lynne said: I will be dead, remembering nothing, thinking nothing, doing nothing. Except for decomposing. So what is your point? Try to fear-monger people into belief? The world existed before I arrived, it will go on existing after I'm gone. Yeah.. for you maybe. See that is where you and I differ. When I die I'm not going to vanish. Jesus will raise me from the dead to everlasting life. Edited September 14, 2019 by brian100 add more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted September 14, 2019 #66 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Sparky, you and me differ on so many levels. Religious belief or non-belief is the least of our differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #67 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) Well if you put yourself there its your choice. Literally. I'm going to heaven after I die. That's what I believe. Edited September 14, 2019 by brian100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted September 14, 2019 #68 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, brian100 said: That's a good one Jodi! Yes you have control of your life. But after its over you have lost control. I didn't say 'control', did I sadsack? I said that you determine your own meaning. You just read things to mean whatever you decide, don't you? They have a word to describe people like you, but the forum won't allow me to use it. Quote Well if you put yourself there its your choice. Literally. I'm going to haven after I die. That's what I believe. Good for you. Will you be leaving soon? Have a nice voyage. Edited September 14, 2019 by Jodie.Lynne 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #69 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Jodie.Lynne said: I didn't say 'control', did I sadsack? I said that you determine your own meaning. You just read things to mean whatever you decide, don't you? They have a word to describe people like you, but the forum won't allow me to use it. Sorry, I mistook you as saying that you choose this path. It was an honest mistake. Edited September 14, 2019 by brian100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #70 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) You see where it goes wrong with the atheist is they can't deny they are going to vanish and want to make others feel as if they will vanish too, when there is a heck of a lot of proof that you don't just vanish. i.e Shroud of Turin. Edited September 14, 2019 by brian100 typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted September 14, 2019 #71 Share Posted September 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, brian100 said: You see where it goes wrong with the atheist is they can't deny they are going to vanish and want to make others feel as if they will vanish too, when there is a heck of a lot of proof that you don't just vanish. i.e Shroud of Turin. Is English your primary language, or do you have some sort of reading comprehension issue? Or do you like building strawmen? Point to where I "denied" we will vanish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #72 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) I'm denying i will vanish. I agree you will vanish. B/c I have the faith, and you have none. Edited September 14, 2019 by brian100 add more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted September 14, 2019 #73 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, brian100 said: I'm denying i will vanish. I agree you will vanish. B/c I have the faith, and you have none. Then if you believe that, what are you trying to prove? You see evidence of the supernatural, and deities, others do not. Or are you implying that your faith proves you are better than those without faith? Edited September 14, 2019 by Jodie.Lynne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcgram Posted September 14, 2019 #74 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, danydandan said: Do you feel that you can only learn about Christ via listening to sermons or attending Church? No, I believe anyone who seeks can learn about Christ. I personally like sermons that challenge me to look into scriptures to see for myself how I can be more like Christ. I also enjoy talking with fellow believers to get a better understanding. Those two things help me to learn. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 14, 2019 #75 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Just now, Jodie.Lynne said: Then if you believe that, what are you trying to prove? You see evidence of the supernatural, and deities, others do not. You have to prove it to yourself. Don't look at me. If there is nothing afterwards then you won't remember it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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