GOD

[Bostongambler]

That's where the natural selection, genetic mutation, and evolution come into play.

As athiests, we agree we don't know yet but these are currently our best theories.

As for faith moving mountains, that isn't true. If everyone in the world concentrated and had faith in God moving a mountain, it would not happen.

People make claims like this all the time with no evidence or facts behind them.

Well, I don’t think that was meant to be literally when that was written.

[BigDofBA]

Did you have a life before this life? Of course you didn't. Death is final. You don't get another life because man made up a book. Just my opinion. We can disagree. It's fine.

My proof is out there, out of people's own mouth. All you have to do is listen.

Statements are the weakest form of evidence. I can say that I saw a flying pink unicorn. It is not proof imo.

All through human history man has thought there is an afterlife. All have worshiped different gods. The common denominator is life after death.

Man has thought a lot of stupid things throughout human history. Man used to think the earth was flat and the center of the universe. Man used to think that we should burn females at the stake because they were witches. Man used to think that to cure the sick you drained their blood.

The common denominator with religion is inconcistency. Every religion thinks they are the only correct religion. That's impossible. So even in the unlikely event one religion is correct, that yields the other 99% wrong.

Look, I totally get it. People want to live forever. I understand the allure of it. I'm just not going to trick myself into believing in that fairy tale without evidence.

[Bostongambler]

The older I get the more I realize I don’t know anything. Did I have a life before this one? I don’t remember one, but maybe that’s part of the plan.

As someone who has lost both parents in my lifetime I can attest I was not alone at their end. The love and comfort that I felt was real.

[brainfreeze]

Statements are the weakest form of evidence. I can say that I saw a flying pink unicorn. It is not proof imo.
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Actually statements and witnesses are really good forms of evidence. A witness statement still holds weight in a court of law. If you needed direction before tech and didn’t have a map, all we would be able to do is go off someone else’s understanding to get there. We would have to have faith and as we see the signs mentioned it develops hope that we are on the right track. We wouldn’t be lost for long... through trust. Things are developed/made/invented by trial and error, time, and trust...

as far as seeing flying pink elephants would be a lie. A lie that has no meaning or substance about anything. No one is looking for flying elephants because it’s a fact that they do not exist. If someone is adamant that they do exist, that one particular individual needs mental help... or enjoys lies ..

It was law back in the day during the times of judges ... “ by three witnesses “ people were found guilty. This is why Jesus left us 4 accounts of the gospel ... Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John ... same TRUE story, different accounts ...

Testimonies and witness accounts are a big deal ....

[rkelly110]

Did you have a life before this life? Of course you didn't. Death is final. You don't get another life because man made up a book. Just my opinion. We can disagree. It's fine.



Statements are the weakest form of evidence. I can say that I saw a flying pink unicorn. It is not proof imo.
Man has thought a lot of stupid things throughout human history. Man used to think the earth was flat and the center of the universe. Man used to think that we should burn females at the stake because they were witches. Man used to think that to cure the sick you drained their blood.

The common denominator with religion is inconcistency. Every religion thinks they are the only correct religion. That's impossible. So even in the unlikely event one religion is correct, that yields the other 99% wrong.

Look, I totally get it. People want to live forever. I understand the allure of it. I'm just not going to trick myself into believing in that fairy tale without evidence.

Whatever. Like I said, if someone is for it, you are against it until it happens to you.

[Daniel Wages]

I’m needing a sign myself.

[RangeFinder]

I’m needing a sign myself.

Look in the mirror. Notice how engineered you are.

[Jayvegas420]

Read brain freezes post again & replace pink flying elephants with jesus

[RangeFinder]

Read brain freezes post again & replace pink flying elephants with jesus

Why would you want to distort the truth?

[BigDofBA]

There are thousands of religions that all think they're right. Doesn't that worry anyone that's religious? What if you were born into the wrong religion or picked the wrong religion based on your geography and culture?

Different Religions
Christianity - "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."
Islam - "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."
Hinduism - "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."
Judaism - "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."
Chinese Traditional- "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."
Buddhism - "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."
Primal-Indigenous - "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."
Sikhism - "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."
Juche - "Our religion is the the only correct religion and all other religions are wrong and misguided."


Different Denominations
I haven't even touched on the different denominations within these religions. Within Christianity you still have different views (Catholic, Baptists, etc.). Same with Islam (Shia & Sunni).

Christians are Atheists with respect to every other religion
So there are thousands of religions and every religion rejects all other religions. So Christians don't believe in 99.9% of the religion in the world. Same with Muslims.

And Atheists are Crazy why?
Yet with all this said....the Atheists are considered crazy people because they don't believe in 100% of the religions when Christians don't believe in 99% of them.

Every religion thinks they have all the answers to life. Common statistics tell you that even in the unlikely event one religion is correct, that means the majority of religious people are wrong. Atheists just want evidence....and again, Atheists are the crazy ones. Hmmmmm

I Guess Christians lucked into being born in Western Countries
Since we live in America, we believe in Christianity for the most part because of where we were born and our geography. All those children born in the Middle East, India, China, etc. will be forced to believe another religion because of their parents and I guess they will burn in hell for eternity because they didn't luck into being born in America or Europe. Yes, sounds like a just and loving God.

Truth is truth anywhere. It doesn't Change based on culture or geography
Like I've said before, 2+2=4 everywhere. Truth is truth no matter where you are in the planet. Religion doesn't follow this logic. 2+2=4 in America, 9 in the Middle East, and 17 in India.

[RangeFinder]

Big D, God is not religion. As far as different denominations, it's just another body of Christ. One might be the hands, one might be the feet, another the mouth. It all depends on where God leads people. As far as being where you were brought up or live, Christainity was born in Jeurusalem. Right in the Middle East. Yes, he is a living and loving God.

[rkelly110]

What will atheists say if an asteroid is ready to put our lights out. Oh shit or Oh God!

https://www.yahoo.com/news/giant-apos-potentially-hazardous-apos-224318657.html

[Bostongambler]

There are no Atheists in a foxhole

[BigDofBA]

Big D, God is not religion. As far as different denominations, it's just another body of Christ. One might be the hands, one might be the feet, another the mouth. It all depends on where God leads people. As far as being where you were brought up or live, Christainity was born in Jeurusalem. Right in the Middle East. Yes, he is a living and loving God.

Where does it say this? How do you know this? Where is this evidenced?

Every religion teaches people a different path to God so how did you come to this conclusion? If you don’t believe in the relgions then why do you believe in God? How do you know what to do to get to this alternate demension outside of space known as heaven?

Maybe you’re just more advanced in your progression.

I was Baptist...then Protestant...then non-denominational....then I just believed “in something greater”.....then I quit lying to myself and stopped living in fear and just admitted it that I didn’t believe it. After I reached this point, life became much more enjoyable.

[TheMoneyShot]

BigDofBA - Have you ever taken a timeout and just sit back in a chair and say to yourself... why were you made? Like, you were given an ability to function. Be human. You really didn't have to exist to begin with. It's more than just a brain and just a heart. Has to be something deeper. You were given a body.... you were given an ability to do whatever you choose to.

Did a spaghetti monster make you? Like really.... you can't say it's just science... sperm fertilizing an egg. Something controls everything... the main thing is your soul. It's a powerful person who made you... you were given a body.

That's how I know there has to be a higher power. That higher power is Jesus Christ.

Just think about it for a second.

What other credible explanation could it be?

[BigDofBA]

BigDofBA - Have you ever taken a timeout and just sit back in a chair and say to yourself... why were you made? Like, you were given an ability to function. Be human. You really didn't have to exist to begin with. It's more than just a brain and just a heart. Has to be something deeper. You were given a body.... you were given an ability to do whatever you choose to.

Did a spaghetti monster make you? Like really.... you can't say it's just science... sperm fertilizing an egg. Something controls everything... the main thing is your soul. It's a powerful person who made you... you were given a body.

That's how I know there has to be a higher power. That higher power is Jesus Christ.

Just think about it for a second.

What other credible explanation could it be?

Where is this “soul” located in my body? Why can’t doctors see it?

How does the soul get from the human body to heaven? Does it float up into the sky, then through the infinite realms of space until it gets to heaven? That would take a long time considering rockets can’t even get out of our solar system. Does it warp up to Heaven like Star Trek? Seriously. Think about it.

I believe in evolution, genetic mutation, and natural selection. All things that are observable in the world.

It’s improsaoble for anyone to be 100% certain about our existence but as of now, these are the best “theories” we have.

You make fun and ask me if a Spaghetti Monster made me but the odds of a Flying Spaghetti Monster are the same as the existence of a God. People think we must have been created....but then who created God?

Humans fear death. Humans want to live forever. I totally understand why people would trick themselves into selecting a religion to cling to.

Do you goto Church every Sunday and Wednesday? Do you read the Bible?

You don’t have to answer me but you should be honest with yourself.

People that go out partying all the time and spend time on internet gambling sites don’t really convince me that they’re all-in on being relgious. Why not be real and quit the charade? It’s ok. You’re not going to burn in Hell for eternity and get poked by a little red man with a pitch fork.

[PittsburghPlayer]

to some degree we are selfish
some of us hypocrites, maybe not all

those alive over the next 5 and 10 yrs
are going to see...

Why They REMOVED The Book Of Enoch!!
(it did not fit the purpose of the church)
https://youtu.be/xUQaKOWPZEE

[rkelly110]

Scientific proof of life after death.

[TheMoneyShot]

Where is this “soul” located in my body? Why can’t doctors see it?

How does the soul get from the human body to heaven? Does it float up into the sky, then through the infinite realms of space until it gets to heaven? That would take a long time considering rockets can’t even get out of our solar system. Does it warp up to Heaven like Star Trek? Seriously. Think about it.

I believe in evolution, genetic mutation, and natural selection. All things that are observable in the world.

It’s improsaoble for anyone to be 100% certain about our existence but as of now, these are the best “theories” we have.

You make fun and ask me if a Spaghetti Monster made me but the odds of a Flying Spaghetti Monster are the same as the existence of a God. People think we must have been created....but then who created God?

Humans fear death. Humans want to live forever. I totally understand why people would trick themselves into selecting a religion to cling to.

Do you goto Church every Sunday and Wednesday? Do you read the Bible?

You don’t have to answer me but you should be honest with yourself.

People that go out partying all the time and spend time on internet gambling sites don’t really convince me that they’re all-in on being relgious. Why not be real and quit the charade? It’s ok. You’re not going to burn in Hell for eternity and get poked by a little red man with a pitch fork.

Wasn't necessarily going to get in a debating match about God or No God with you. The issue at hand is exactly what I posted above. Did you ask yourself all of those questions? I'm sure the posters would like to read your answers.

[Bostongambler]

Same reason a doctor can’t see your thoughts . They are there right?

[b1slickguy]

Scientific proof of life after death.

I would not call this "proof" of life after death.
Life is not defined as electrical activity in the body.
It appears they skipped steps 4 and 7 to qualify as proof.

Step 1: Make an observation
Step 2: Conduct research
Step 3: Form hypothesis
Step 4: Test hypothesis
Step 5: Record data
Step 6: Draw conclusion
Step 7: Replicate

[A4K]

We, humans, share DNA with EVERY living organism on Earth. That alone should tell you that a higher power is at work.

[maggiethebestdog]

We, humans, share DNA with EVERY living organism on Earth. That alone should tell you that a higher power is at work.

Or evolution
You people are scary

[A4K]

Or evolution
You people are scary

I believe in evolution but don't you find it fascinating that we share so much of our makeup with every living thing on Earth?

[maggiethebestdog]

I believe in evolution but don't you find it fascinating that we share so much of our makeup with every living thing on Earth?

That is what evolution is

[PittsburghPlayer]

Ripped a Bible in half a week ago and placed it in the garbage.
Trash collectors picked it up Tues evening.



Received a check for 4k in the mail the next day that I did not have to pray for

going to find some more religious shit to chuck out, gonna be rich

[BOA12]

That is what evolution is

Evolution is the reinventing of the original by nature and time.

[Snowball]

[PittsburghPlayer]

Evolution is the reinventing of the original by nature and time.

exactly man, that`s what I was trying to say - that cash over bibles rules every day of the year

cash over God?

pretty fukking obvious, ain`t it?

Christ! even your name/handle Sir B O A shows or reads to us here on the forum as BkofAma unless we add spaces to the B-O-A

it`s good

[RangeFinder]

There isn't an athiest out there that can prove Jesus is not the Son of God

[PittsburghPlayer]

no argument Ranger, there is a God

I just test his sense of humor sometimes for testing mine

[b1slickguy]

There isn't an athiest out there that can prove Jesus is not the Son of God

I'm not an athiest, but by the same token, there isn't a christian out there that can prove Jesus is the son of god.
There is only belief, not provable fact.

[RangeFinder]

I'm not an athiest, but by the same token, there isn't a christian out there that can prove Jesus is the son of god.
There is only belief, not provable fact.

Read the New Testament

Many many eye witness accounts

[b1slickguy]

Read the New Testament

Many many eye witness accounts

I have and nothing in there would hold up as provable fact.
Him saying that he is the son of god and a whole cast of other characters parroting this doesn't prove it to be fact.

[PittsburghPlayer]

I have and nothing in there would hold up as provable fact.
Him saying that he is the son of god and a whole cast of other characters parroting this doesn't prove it to be fact.

I used to think like that
sad
tomorrow I will again