Originally Posted by SparChar
Are you guys atheists? If you are, you might have probably not read the bible. Anyway there's a part in Genesis that might really interest you. Tell me when you find it. Here's a hint: it's about Adam and Eve.
Actually I have read much of the bible. At 16 I haven't had the time or bothered to make the time to read it cover to cover. It's something I plan on doing soon however.
I don't know what part you're talking about that has to do with differences or atheism but...
Psalm 14:1
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
This just proves my point. The idea that a man can't have good intentions because they are atheist is just absurd. Too many assumption. To believe atheists can't be good people because they're atheist is like saying a person who believes in a God can't have a general understanding of the world around them because they believe in a God. And to think that religion is the key to peace... well that just makes me laugh. Get over yourself, millions of innocent people have been slaughtered for some God.
Last edited by JayStar; May 22, 2013 at 04:03 AM.
Originally Posted by JayStar
Actually I have read much of the bible. At 16 I haven't had the time or bothered to make the time to read it cover to cover. It's something I plan on doing soon however.
I don't know what part you're talking about that has to do with differences or atheism but...
Psalm 14:1
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
This just proves my point. The idea that a man can't have good intentions because they are atheist is just absurd. Too many assumption. To believe atheists can't be good people because they're atheist is like saying a person who believes in a God can't have a general understanding of the world around them because they believe in a God. And to think that religion is the key to peace... well that just makes me laugh. Get over yourself, millions of innocent people have been slaughtered for some God.
I am a catholic person, but the one problem I have with the "Bible" assuming it is true in some peoples eyes, it has been passed down for centuries. Much like the work of Shakespeare, it is merely speculations, and a gathering of evidence from hundreds of different people. The bible is not written by one person, it is a bunch of stories from different people and religions. I do not follow the bible and the stuff that is said in it, but that is my opinion and I am not here to change any one else's opinion.
Last edited by dannyrug; May 22, 2013 at 02:14 PM.
Reason: typo correction
A hasbeen like the rest
The idea of having the book(s) written by multiple people is to show different perspectives on the same events. However, the underlying morals and beliefs should all remain constant. Any person of religious faith will tell you that.
The Catholic church especially holds true to the bible. It's surprising to hear that you're Catholic yet reject the Bible and it's teachings. A Catholic priest would hold true to anything said in the bible, no matter how absurd it might be to the current standards. Moral dilemmas like gay marriage, abortion, atheism, etc. Are all examples of this today.
Perhaps you should look into some other branches of Catholicism that don't go strictly off of the bible. Many newer religions for instance say that the miracles Jesus worked were merely metaphors to show an underlying moral. If you're one of these people do a little research and see what fits you best. Even though I hate the idea of religion... you have every right to seek what you find happiness in.
The Catholic church especially holds true to the bible. It's surprising to hear that you're Catholic yet reject the Bible and it's teachings. A Catholic priest would hold true to anything said in the bible, no matter how absurd it might be to the current standards. Moral dilemmas like gay marriage, abortion, atheism, etc. Are all examples of this today.
Perhaps you should look into some other branches of Catholicism that don't go strictly off of the bible. Many newer religions for instance say that the miracles Jesus worked were merely metaphors to show an underlying moral. If you're one of these people do a little research and see what fits you best. Even though I hate the idea of religion... you have every right to seek what you find happiness in.
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