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If I were to offer you the idea of the belief in God, but with no connection to religious teachings, of any kind, would that be acceptable?
Not a being that humans are created in the image of, but a being of light and unbelievable love.
To atheists, is it the religion part that causes problems?
Just questions, but maybe an answer too.
No it is not so much that religion causes problems. The problem is the freedom of choice that some countries allow. Que the obligatory "I don't want to banish religions; I just want all religious persons to behave in a certain way" crowd.
No it is not so much that religion causes problems. The problem is the freedom of choice that some countries allow. Que the obligatory "I don't want to banish religions; I just want all religious persons to behave in a certain way" crowd.
Is that not because of religious teachings, and without religion, not be such?
Is that not because of religious teachings, and without religion, not be such?
Anyone can form a religion to explain the mysteries of life. The problem is that certain countries, like the U.S.A., allow their citizens the freedom of religion.
If I were to offer you the idea of the belief in God, but with no connection to religious teachings, of any kind, would that be acceptable? Not a being that humans are created in the image of, but a being of light and unbelievable love. To atheists, is it the religion part that causes problems? Just questions, but maybe an answer too.
If I were to offer you the idea of the belief in God, but with no connection to religious teachings, of any kind, would that be acceptable? Not a being that humans are created in the image of, but a being of light and unbelievable love. To atheists, is it the religion part that causes problems? Just questions, but maybe an answer too.
religion is simply a group of people getting together to share and discuss that which they have in common. post above seems to be saying you can believe in god individually , but you may not gather together in a group and believe in god.
so no that is not acceptable.
because that's like saying you may own and read books in your home but you can't form or join a book club to discuss and share books. it's like saying there can be books in the home, but no public places for books, no libraries, no bookstores, no public sharing or public gathering or public reading.
hope you are able to see why that is not acceptable.
No it is not so much that religion causes problems. The problem is the freedom of choice that some countries allow. Que the obligatory "I don't want to banish religions; I just want all religious persons to behave in a certain way" crowd.
So you are OK with people stoning others on religious grounds, or are you also one of the "I just want all religious people to behave in a certain way" crowd?
religion is simply a group of people getting together to share and discuss that which they have in common. post above seems to be saying you can believe in god individually , but you may not gather together in a group and believe in god.
so no that is not acceptable.
because that's like saying you may own and read books in your home but you can't form or join a book club to discuss and share books. it's like saying there can be books in the home, but no public places for books, no libraries, no bookstores, no public sharing or public gathering or public reading.
hope you are able to see why that is not acceptable.
No, I don't, and don't understand the need for groups, or the somewhat twisted morals, and Satanic chanting.
If I were to offer you the idea of the belief in God, but with no connection to religious teachings, of any kind, would that be acceptable?
Not a being that humans are created in the image of, but a being of light and unbelievable love.
To atheists, is it the religion part that causes problems?
Just questions, but maybe an answer too.
Religion can be a cause of problems, especially when mixed with mental health issues, politics, or people seeking a tool to gain (or abuse) power.
Then there are religions that codify false information and dubious moral laws, and create an 'us and them' system that creates division that can lead to wars.
But religion often provides comfort, security, and a sense of belonging. The picture is neither simple nor black and white.
If I were to offer you the idea of the belief in God, but with no connection to religious teachings, of any kind, would that be acceptable?
Not a being that humans are created in the image of, but a being of light and unbelievable love.
To atheists, is it the religion part that causes problems?
Just questions, but maybe an answer too.
A straight question, no dodging please: if this Being of Light loves us so much then why doesn't he reveal himself and then do something about all the pain and suffering down here?
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Another response to another of YOUR ad hominems
