"Exactly. In other words, why would anyone even WANT the story of the xtian 'god' to be true?"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by roland707 Sep 28, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,Just to introduce myself. I am an Apostate from Roman Catholocism. At one time I was a Catholic apologist and seriously considered entering the priesthood.I majored in Philosophy and…Continue
Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
Started this discussion. Last reply by matt warren Sep 27, 2011. 21 Replies 1 Like
Hi everyone,first to introduce myself. I am an Apostate from Roman Catholocism. At one time I was a Catholic apologist and seriously considered entering the priesthood.I majored in Philosophy and…Continue
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The Incompetence of the Christian God
(Original post on my blogger site)Looking back, I am astounded at the degree to which I suppressed the questions, doubts, and observations about my faith that now seem so obvious to me. This god I worshiped is completely incompetent, inept and downright stupid! I know how offensive that statement is and there was a time when I would have boiled with anger had I read or heard something…See More
matt warren replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"just to clarify....its just my opinion....i could be wrong ;)
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AtheistTech replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"I guess you can't miss what you never had. That's true for me anyways."
Apostate Chi Ro (XP) replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"I think I get what you're saying Cane - why don't I just enjoy the already existing secular ceremonies for that aspect, and join some club for the fellowship aspect. That's valid, and would certainly be enough for some - a large…"
AtheistTech replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"Isn't what you already suggested enough: "Think of something as simple as a birthday party, retirement party, graduation ceremony etc"? 4th of July, Labor day, Memorial day, Presidents' Day... Should we celebrate Einstein's…"
Apostate Chi Ro (XP) replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"Thanks Matt - whether you intended them seriously or not, you raise some good points that deserve addressing.
I think perhaps you misunderstood. (see my other comment on this thread below).
Rituals and symbols are not in and of themselves…"
Apostate Chi Ro (XP) replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"Ever take a course of world religions in university? That's part of the "religious sciences" curriculum. Religion as a human and social phenomenon can be studied scientifically like anything else. Where does it come from?…"
Apostate Chi Ro (XP) replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"Yes, exactly how I'm thinking!"
Apostate Chi Ro (XP) replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
":D Thanks for the great replies everyone!
@Cane - why would you assume I have not discovered science?
The idea of it being a "religion" is perhaps a misnomer since what I'm talking about it basically creating meaningful…"
AtheistTech replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"I have never attended any kind of Church except at weddings and funerals. I do not understand what Marc is missing in his life, but I agree that many new atheists complain of the same thing. When I listen to these people, I think of the joy,…"
George replied to Apostate Chi Ro (XP)'s discussion Hello. I want to start a new "religion"
"Maybe you can form a chapter of the American Ethical Union.
From time to time I attend events at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, which is part of the Ethical Culture Movement.
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The Incompetence of the Christian God
Posted on December 4, 2011 at 1:24am 2 Comments 2 Likes
(Original post on my blogger site)
Looking back, I am astounded at the degree to which I suppressed the questions, doubts, and observations about my faith that now seem so obvious to me. This god I worshiped is completely incompetent, inept and downright stupid! I know how offensive that statement is and there was a…
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Welcome to this worldwide nexus of truth and peace---far from the god-worshipping superstitious masses.
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