Originally Posted by raeanna74

I've considered Atheism.

One question that was crucial to me was - Which choice is the most beneficial to me?

Atheism - (As far as I can tell.) If there is no god than my actions should only be directed by a sense of responsibility to mankind. Beyond that I should not feel any specific moral responsibility to behave in a certain way. I'm relatively free to do as I please.

Religion - (My chosen religion is liberal Baptist.) If there is a god, then I am responsible to him for most of my choices. As long as I attempt to make choices that show love toward my 'neighbor' and god then I have fulfilled my main responsibility. A little love cannot be a bad thing in my opinion.
YET - If I were to not choose this choice and I'm wrong than I have the possibility of facing an eternity in Hell.

There is only one serious consequence to not choosing a particular option. So what harm is there in CHOOSING the option that will result is the fewest possible side effects??

If this sounds coldly logical, it was not my main reason for the choice that I made. But it was something to consider.

Originally Posted by Douglas Adams

If it turns out that I’ve been wrong all along, and there is in fact a god, and if it further turned out that this kind of legalistic, cross-your-fingers-behind-your-back, Clintonian hair-splitting impressed him, then I think I would chose not to worship him anyway.