(Via Ed Elfrink)
I am an atheist because of my kids.
I decided that religion is an important topic and if I was going to teach my children about it or take them to church, I should research the matter.
So I read the bible, “The Case For Christ,” the “bible for dummies” and decided the evidence for any god is just plain not there.
The next book I read was “End of Faith” by Sam Harris and found it was the only book about religion that made any sense.
I now subscribe to the Richard Dawkins agnostic scale of belief where 1 is belief there is a god and 7 is belief there is definitely no god. I’m about a 6.9.
Take care!
Ed
I feel sorry for you and pray you find Christ.You know how painful it is when you burn yourself. Imagine that over your intire body. For Ever. I pray no one has to experience that. Not you or anyone else. Our life here on earth is a spec of time compared to eternity.May God save your soul. A concerned forgiven sinner.
Posted by Anonymous | May 10, 2008, 10:27 amI have wondered whether to take my kids to church. There are many good things about church, but ultimately I think they are overweighed by lies that are taught as truth. I'm thinking I should probably take my children there on occasion so they will be aware of the combination of truths, half-truths and deceptions by which preachers and others convert people…What do you think?Daniel
Posted by DM | May 31, 2008, 6:50 pmRock On!!I just finished Dawkins Brilliant Book The GOD Delusion + loved it*Last Summer I read Christopher Hitchens god is not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything + it too is a Fantastic Read*Both Books are so Interesting + have the Balls to point out to the Brainwashed Flocks of All Relgions just what Baloney has been going on for Centuries!!I never thought America under Bush would be gripped in this Crap + we in Canada with Harper + Tony Blair in Britain – it's Beyond All Belief!! We are supposed to be Educated + Enlightened in this Day + Age + instead we got a Bunch o Ding Dongs strolling around the Planet!!oh yoy*;)) Peace*
Posted by BillyWarhol | June 19, 2008, 8:23 pmI'm a Baha'i. As a Baha'i, I believe in the Unity of Science and Religion. One of the Central Figures of my Faith teaches "There is no contradiction between true religion and science. When a religion is opposed to science it becomes mere superstition: that which is contrary to knowledge is ignorance."I don't wish to initiate debate. Rather, I just want more people to be aware of that God exalts science and I hope our conversation and mutual understanding may grow.In case you don't see a need to reply, I want to say thank you for your commitment to truth. I believe in the scientific method and search for Truth; a path which I believe we share.
Posted by Eds | July 2, 2008, 12:32 amThere is only one true living God, your Creator and Creator of all things. Evidence of God and His works are all around us. Jesus Christ reconciles man to God. Focusing on "religion" is not as important as focusing on your relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The Bible is God's Word. Read it with an open mind. Study it. Ask God to help you understand it. If you truly want answers, they are there.
Posted by Guest | October 7, 2009, 2:24 pmThis is a three year old post. I'm still an Atheist and am amused by the preaching from the religious! You hope I too will be deluded by your religion and I also have hopes for you. I hope you see the light of reason. Once you do, you will be free from the shackles forged in your own mind. It will give you a clear view of what life is all about to give up your superstitions.
Posted by AnonAtheist | September 11, 2011, 3:55 pm