Quote Originally Posted by Weedhound
I'm starting to feel a real lean this way and would love to read other peoples' thoughts on this statement.

Thanks.
I don't necessarily believe that but I totally understand how you can see it that way. I am not religious at all, as a matter of fact I'm agnostic. I'm just too damn logical and can't look beyond the obvious facts we have in front of us.

Some people worship to give them direction in life, to make them a better person.... most worship; i feel, because they've been brainwashed since they were children by their parents. How would people feel about God today if their parents didn't make them go to church, didn't preach the bible to them, didn't try to instill fear into them.

Many things in the bible don't make sense. The old testament tries to get people to conform to good moral standards through fear tactics. The new testament tries to get peope to conform to good moral standards through example and compassion. Jesus died for our sins and now all is forgiven?

REALLY?! I thought we were all his children; why did he have to come to earth and die for our sins to be forgiven. It makes no sense in my opinion.

There's no doubt in my mind that there are some real historical figures in the Bible as these same figures are found in the Hebrew testament, the Koran and other books; however do I see this as Gods words? Not at all.

God to me is something invented by man to find solace in death and to try to put some Order on earth during an unlawful era.

I don't need the bible to be a good person; honestly I feel I'm better than many religious people. I don't cast judgments on people, they often do because of the values that were instilled into them from the bible; even though it says that no one can judge but the Lord/God.

I think religion has it's place; it simply depends on what kind of person you are. I am happy with myself, I am a good person, I help others and I try my damndest to not judge others and TYPICALLY do a very good job. I have a stronger set of morals than most religious people and I'm always looking to help others without any other intention except to try to help in anyway I can.

While some religious people do the same, I have to say that most do not unless you are part of the same organization. What is the point in reading and worshipping if you do not apply what you've been taught to the world and not try to force your beliefs on others.

I'm ranting now..

Point being; I totally see it the way you do. However I am agnostic and don't deny the possibility of a God, but unless I see proof otherwise I'll continue to believe that he does not exist.

I don't need god to get me through hard times. I have faith in myself... I don't need god to love me.. I love myself. If we were all created in his image than the way I see it I'm his equal (assuming he's real) and he's kind of a jackass for trying to tell me what to do with my life.

I'm sure the flames will come; religion is a touchy subject. Just please everyone realize I meant no disrespect to your god. None at all and believe it or not I do admire some who are able to find faith in something that cannot be proved. That is an ability I will never have.

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