In conversation with so-called atheists I've found another suitable name that really fits them much better than the term atheist. They are Mockers. All they do is mock christianity and use any and every avenue to cast dispersion.
It is fascinating that the atheists point to the times Christians or those who claimed to be did wrong to others, but it never dawns on them that the real conclusion here is that sinful man is overall predisposed to pursuing evil which unchecked leads to these types of slaughters of millions of innocents. Not recognizing this historical repeated pattern in humanity, atheists have no restraint that would prevent them from pursuing those very paths that lead to such outcomes. Christianity however is specifically concerned with stopping mankind from choosing paths that lead to slaughtering millions at a time. Granted, the Christians themselves are imperfect and can still misapply truth in scripture to justify slaughtering people who disagree, but the counts of total number slaughtered are typically orders of magnitude lower by comparison. In this way Christianity is a restrainer of unbound evil
Christopher Hitchens did go off on all religions including Muslims who he really disliked. Known staunch atheist. Dead now though he was interesting as a person. Classical liberal but had some morals. He was pro life.
I had one example. Sorry. But yeah they are rare and I can't think of one now who is alive.
I come across this alot, you have to see the good, alot are mislead and hate the religious/ christian establishments and cant seperate the very real spiritual side.
A large number of them are lost souls, who're seeking community. They've found one, and it only requires them to mock something immaterial. But they are closing their minds, sadly.
"Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened. Ask, and it will be given unto you/"
That's why I in the past I used the term "apatheist" for myself when asked, I never outright denied the existence of God I just didn't worship him despite following general Christian morals.
You may be right friend, unless of course you believe in one true God, than
A-(without) theist (God) would pretty much cover everyone else.
I've no desire to rewrite definitions to "accommodate" those that would hide behind "separation of church and state" to poison the minds of our children, and embrace acts of perversion in our town square.
I simply claim masquerading around as a Secular, while aggressively assaulting the fundamental values of the Judaeo-Christian religious ethics that our society is based upon, is a calculated assault on our society itself and a distortion of "freedom of religion" to freedom from religion".
the fundamental values of the Judaeo-Christian religious ethics that our society is based upon
Why then did the Founding Fathers write their own document based on humanist morals instead of adopting the Torah? Why does the Constitution expressly state separation of church and state right out of the gate in Amendment One?
Because the Founding Fathers knew that religious institutions were capable of being corrupt to fulfill with will of tyrants as they had in the crusade and inquisition. Considering the current state of corporate mega churches, they found a way to seize some sort of power anyway...
Many seem to take issues with the terminology "Judaeo-Christian" tell me friend, you intend to separate the new testament from the old ?
True the constitution forbids a state sponsored church, (remember many of the individual colonies form around particular denomination, and to ensure religious ideology wasn't forced on citizens, "Freedom of Religion" was incorporate rightly so..
NOT "Freedom from Religion" as so many would have you believe.
You'll find no argument with me on the corruption of organized religion, or the evils of it past and present sins the world over. We could probably waste the day away discuss it.
This is not the one true God that I know, nor the scripture I follow. Many have been led astray with false prophets.
Regardless of if Paul was chosen by God or not, he's still a man capable of man failures. And considering how splintered and divided Christianity has become especially in America, I don't think even you have a definition that's consistent with others... And that's because we all uniquely see the world in different.
This isn't necessarily a bad thing until you try to implement it as a government. And unfortunately or fortunately Jesus didn't leave any such instruction manual aside from being a decent neighbor. And if we do love our neighbors, then even the most devout of us must recognize the need to preserve everyone else's right to choose.
The problem is the most devout end up thinking themselves correct on everything and end up forcing their ideologies on others hence why the First Amendment is structured the way it is.
Why does the Constitution expressly state separation of church and state right out of the gate in Amendment One?
It doesn't expressly state separation of church and state.
"The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual's religious practices."
Do you know why? Because they know Christians like me are good people and we are not going to do the same thing. They are bullies, that’s their names Bullies.
We are good people. And we won’t do the same things bc that’s not following Gods teachings. But it doesn’t mean we acquiesce or acknowledge they are right. It just means we need to find ways through our actions to inspire the spirit of God in them. Easier said than done.
In conversation with so-called atheists I've found another suitable name that really fits them much better than the term atheist. They are Mockers. All they do is mock christianity and use any and every avenue to cast dispersion.
If you call them out on that, they'll be like "YoU ArEN't ACkNoWlEdGiNG tHe SiNS of pAsT ChRiSTiAniTy"
Even if you acknowledge them.
Atheists won't admit that they made the government their god.
It is fascinating that the atheists point to the times Christians or those who claimed to be did wrong to others, but it never dawns on them that the real conclusion here is that sinful man is overall predisposed to pursuing evil which unchecked leads to these types of slaughters of millions of innocents. Not recognizing this historical repeated pattern in humanity, atheists have no restraint that would prevent them from pursuing those very paths that lead to such outcomes. Christianity however is specifically concerned with stopping mankind from choosing paths that lead to slaughtering millions at a time. Granted, the Christians themselves are imperfect and can still misapply truth in scripture to justify slaughtering people who disagree, but the counts of total number slaughtered are typically orders of magnitude lower by comparison. In this way Christianity is a restrainer of unbound evil
I believe all religions and atheism are (and can be) humorous.
If a Sikh researcher develops superintelligent artificial intelligence, the world will experience a "Technological Singh-gularity".
Badum-tss
I'm here all night folks.
Exactly
Christopher Hitchens did go off on all religions including Muslims who he really disliked. Known staunch atheist. Dead now though he was interesting as a person. Classical liberal but had some morals. He was pro life.
I had one example. Sorry. But yeah they are rare and I can't think of one now who is alive.
At least he finally knows the truth.
I come across this alot, you have to see the good, alot are mislead and hate the religious/ christian establishments and cant seperate the very real spiritual side.
A large number of them are lost souls, who're seeking community. They've found one, and it only requires them to mock something immaterial. But they are closing their minds, sadly.
"Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened. Ask, and it will be given unto you/"
...but they aren't even seeking; just scoffing.
That's why I in the past I used the term "apatheist" for myself when asked, I never outright denied the existence of God I just didn't worship him despite following general Christian morals.
You may be right friend, unless of course you believe in one true God, than
A-(without) theist (God) would pretty much cover everyone else.
I've no desire to rewrite definitions to "accommodate" those that would hide behind "separation of church and state" to poison the minds of our children, and embrace acts of perversion in our town square.
I simply claim masquerading around as a Secular, while aggressively assaulting the fundamental values of the Judaeo-Christian religious ethics that our society is based upon, is a calculated assault on our society itself and a distortion of "freedom of religion" to freedom from religion".
Such a critical understanding, one that needs to become mainstream.
Thank you friend.
I completely agree with you.
Why then did the Founding Fathers write their own document based on humanist morals instead of adopting the Torah? Why does the Constitution expressly state separation of church and state right out of the gate in Amendment One?
Because the Founding Fathers knew that religious institutions were capable of being corrupt to fulfill with will of tyrants as they had in the crusade and inquisition. Considering the current state of corporate mega churches, they found a way to seize some sort of power anyway...
Many seem to take issues with the terminology "Judaeo-Christian" tell me friend, you intend to separate the new testament from the old ?
True the constitution forbids a state sponsored church, (remember many of the individual colonies form around particular denomination, and to ensure religious ideology wasn't forced on citizens, "Freedom of Religion" was incorporate rightly so.. NOT "Freedom from Religion" as so many would have you believe.
You'll find no argument with me on the corruption of organized religion, or the evils of it past and present sins the world over. We could probably waste the day away discuss it.
This is not the one true God that I know, nor the scripture I follow. Many have been led astray with false prophets.
Lots of false prophets? Like Paul?
Regardless of if Paul was chosen by God or not, he's still a man capable of man failures. And considering how splintered and divided Christianity has become especially in America, I don't think even you have a definition that's consistent with others... And that's because we all uniquely see the world in different.
This isn't necessarily a bad thing until you try to implement it as a government. And unfortunately or fortunately Jesus didn't leave any such instruction manual aside from being a decent neighbor. And if we do love our neighbors, then even the most devout of us must recognize the need to preserve everyone else's right to choose.
The problem is the most devout end up thinking themselves correct on everything and end up forcing their ideologies on others hence why the First Amendment is structured the way it is.
It doesn't expressly state separation of church and state.
"The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual's religious practices."
Do you know why? Because they know Christians like me are good people and we are not going to do the same thing. They are bullies, that’s their names Bullies.
We are good people. And we won’t do the same things bc that’s not following Gods teachings. But it doesn’t mean we acquiesce or acknowledge they are right. It just means we need to find ways through our actions to inspire the spirit of God in them. Easier said than done.