Originally Posted by jillianleab
I'm not giving you a reddie because it is rude to do so when someone has expressed their opinion. I felt it necessary, however, to point out the flaw in the reasoning you used to come to your opinion. You said "all" when you should have said "some". I'm sure you would disagree with me if I said, "All people would be better off if they were atheist".
As far as pushing anything on any of us, you've done just that. Rather than respect the differences in our views and beliefs, you have consistently told us to "ask god to see him" and so on. Have I asked you to turn away from god, except in the sense that if you do it will help you gain empathy for our position? You continue to say how you would "love to see us believe and be saved", yet no one has said they hope you reject god. So perhaps in your mind you are not pushing your views, but reverse everything you've said, and pretend it came from me.
All people would be better off if they are atheist.
No one has a "god shaped" hole.
Open your eyes, and you will see there is no god.
I would love to see you reject god and realize atheism is the true way.
If I said those things to you, would you not feel I was pushing my beliefs on you? I think you would. Here's the difference between you and me: I don't care what you believe. I really don't. You don't hurt me in any way, shape or form by believing in god. In fact, if your faith is what gives you moral guidance and keeps you from killing your neighbor, well, I'm GLAD you believe in god. But you, on the other hand, appear to have a problem with the fact that I don't believe. Despite the fact that I have morals and values, I don't commit crimes, I'm a good person, I contribute to society and my community, I have a family, etc, that's not enough for you. You insist I must believe to be "good" in your eyes. How about basing your opinion of someone based off of their actions instead of their beliefs? How about respecting the differences people have, and keep your religion to yourself when you encounter someone who is satisfied with their spiritual self?
You say you will continue to argue or debate your beliefs, and I respect that, I really do, but this thread is not about YOUR beliefs. This is not the place to argue why Christianity is the "way" the "truth" or whatever. This thread was started to find out WHY atheists believe what they do and what they if fact, believe. It's here to clear up misconceptions, no to present an argument as to why atheism is better that Christianity. There's nothing personal about it, but you seem to have taken it as such.
