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c172g · 08-31-2005, 12:11 PM

I love the religion discussions. As an atheist, I (don't take this the wrong way) am amazed that humans can be so conceited that they believe they can't just simply die and go away, that there has to be some afterlife because dying is just too much of an ending for them to accept.

Just like the flies you squat with the swatter, and the animals we kill everyday for food (most religions don't have a special "place" for animals, insects, etc. like heaven) I think when you're done you are officially done. Would it be great to die, cruise on up to heaven & hang out with my dad & other friends who are now gone & play cards all day long (of course everyone would always win every hand because in paradise everything is perfect for everyone)? Yep. I highly doubt that's the way it ends up though.

Instead of jumping on any bandwagon, treat people with respect, be nice, try & help out your fellow man & do the best you can do with what you have here on Earth. Prepare for your afterlife by being the best you can. Smile at the stranger walking past you, buy the guy behind who you have never seen before a cup of coffee in the morning, or do some other random nice thing for somebody you don't know. Most will be suspicous, others thankful.

My views, while in the minority, will make you a much better person than attending church once every two months & calling yourself a Catholic, Jew, Hindu, Moslem or whatever course you choose. I know way too many people who claim to believe in God but rarely go to church (the Easter & Christmas gang). I'm not trying to insult those of you who do attend church regularly, don't break the 10 commandments, etc., but religion has become way too much of a convenience thing for most people. They want to claim to know God, believe in him and have the benefits of going to "heaven" but don't do anything their religion teaches unless it's convenient for them. I was in that boat when I finally took a few steps back & decided not to be a hypocrite and go down the path that made sense to me.

I'm not trying to pursuade you to give up any beliefs; but when you do decide, be prepared to follow those of the religion you subscribe to. Make sure you understand all of the things & can swallow the majority of them, as there are MAJOR differences in the Baptist church around the corner & the one across town. Good luck in your decision.

08-31-2005, 12:11 PM	#29 (permalink)
c172g Crazy Location: Michigan	I love the religion discussions. As an atheist, I (don't take this the wrong way) am amazed that humans can be so conceited that they believe they can't just simply die and go away, that there has to be some afterlife because dying is just too much of an ending for them to accept. Just like the flies you squat with the swatter, and the animals we kill everyday for food (most religions don't have a special "place" for animals, insects, etc. like heaven) I think when you're done you are officially done. Would it be great to die, cruise on up to heaven & hang out with my dad & other friends who are now gone & play cards all day long (of course everyone would always win every hand because in paradise everything is perfect for everyone)? Yep. I highly doubt that's the way it ends up though. Instead of jumping on any bandwagon, treat people with respect, be nice, try & help out your fellow man & do the best you can do with what you have here on Earth. Prepare for your afterlife by being the best you can. Smile at the stranger walking past you, buy the guy behind who you have never seen before a cup of coffee in the morning, or do some other random nice thing for somebody you don't know. Most will be suspicous, others thankful. My views, while in the minority, will make you a much better person than attending church once every two months & calling yourself a Catholic, Jew, Hindu, Moslem or whatever course you choose. I know way too many people who claim to believe in God but rarely go to church (the Easter & Christmas gang). I'm not trying to insult those of you who do attend church regularly, don't break the 10 commandments, etc., but religion has become way too much of a convenience thing for most people. They want to claim to know God, believe in him and have the benefits of going to "heaven" but don't do anything their religion teaches unless it's convenient for them. I was in that boat when I finally took a few steps back & decided not to be a hypocrite and go down the path that made sense to me. I'm not trying to pursuade you to give up any beliefs; but when you do decide, be prepared to follow those of the religion you subscribe to. Make sure you understand all of the things & can swallow the majority of them, as there are MAJOR differences in the Baptist church around the corner & the one across town. Good luck in your decision.