Originally posted by Null ARC Avis
If so, I AM GOING TO HELL!!!!! that okay, i dont believe in hell 馃槃 Do you think it is a sin, and if so, why?
If I don't believe in hot water will I still be burnt when I touch it?
Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
I had a long Christian upbringing and there's nothing I know of that says atheism is a sin. Jesus did mention something about "the only way to the Father is through me" but that doesn't make it a sin not to be a Christian and much of the bible contradicts that stance, IMO. Being a good person is generally more important than being specifically religious.Being a dick about being an atheist would probably get you sent to hell.
Also, sinning doesn't equal going to hell. I can't imagine why people think it would be so black and white.
How can you keep the first commandment if you don't believe in God?
Jesus said in repsonse to the question "how do I gain eternal life". "Love the lord your God and your neighbour."
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
If I don't believe in hot water will I still be burnt when I touch it?...
But if you don't believe in a type of water that does not exist, it will not burn you. 馃槈
If you can prove that hell exists (as described in the bible) like you can prove that water exists, then I will change my mind.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
But if you don't believe in a type of water that does not exist, it will not burn you. 馃槈If you can prove that hell exists (as described in the bible) like you can prove that water exists, then I will change my mind.
So we agree then, that if something exists your belief in it is not neccessary for you to be harmed by it?
If you can prove to me that you exist...
Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
Being a dick about being an atheist would probably get you sent to hell.
I agree with that. Dogmatic Atheists are just as annoying as Bible Thumpers with a bullhorn.
Originally posted by Deja~vu
There isn't a god, but there is a connective energy and inbetween that is something like nothingness which in it's self is still alive. I say alive in words that don't really mean alive like we are.
It surrounds and penetrates us, binding the galaxy together.
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
How can you keep the first commandment if you don't believe in God?
I don't. I simply had a very positive Christian upbringing which I later left behind (in terms religious practice) as I grew up.
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
Jesus said in repsonse to the question "how do I gain eternal life". "Love the lord your God and your neighbour."
Sweet. Jesus was an awesome guy.
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
I wonder how long you will last here...
Hopefully a while he seems smart enough to keep up but dumb enough to make the rest of us feel smart.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Why? An all powerful God would not need worship.
But he might want it or get kicks when it happens.
Hopefully a while he seems smart enough to keep up but dumb enough to make the rest of us feel smart.
Lol, fine, pick on the freshman! hahaha i am fifteen! Of course you guys have a bit of knowledge on me, but thats not my fault. You guys have had a few extra years. But i have read and fully understood books by Dawkins and Harris and Dennett and am top of my class. But im just a freshman! so dont pick on me too much!