Trump himself says we are a Christian country, and he is helping bring us back to God. Religion aside, the Bible teaches us how to be moral, and we Christians live under the New Testament. God gives us an innate sense of right and wrong. You know when you sin. I have no idea where the Atheists get their moral compass...
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There are indeed a few of us atheists here. I'd say its a crime to try to attempt to make anyone question their faith and I, like many atheists, have no problem with people involved in any religion. Atheism, however, generally doesn't come without quite a bit of religious consideration - personally it has been a 25 year journey getting here - my path was as follows: Creative Initiative (from the 80s - its interesting and "kind of Christian" - completely from my parents), Non-denominational Christian, Christadelphian, Agnostic, Atheist. As far as moral compass goes and atheism I find more atheists have a solid moral compass than many that go to church. I (without wanting to argue, but just to share a general atheist take on this matter) fully "believe"(based on science) that even a moral compass comes down to our genes and evolved to the base moral compass that is found in all religions and non-religions today. The western culture in Christianity and our country in particular indeed is a welcoming place for atheists... but then again it would be for Islamists as well if Islam's goal wasn't to conquer. I will say that I absolutely love this site and the people that are here. I have tossed up a couple question-based posts regarding atheism but generally stay out of religious topics. I will say that one post in particular garnered some amazing heart-felt responses. Only one-time did I reply in such a way that it may have made an ass out of myself... as it was based on someone elses typo-level mistake they corrected later on I believe... oops.
Along those same lines... "A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death."
Thanks for your comment. The commentator on the thread that caused me to post seems to take joy in poking finger in Christian eyes. Meanwhile, Q, Trump, etc... espouse Christianity.
The Old Testament has a lot of stuff that makes you wonder what the heck,. but the New Testament is a New start. Jesus didn't go around destroying cities and that kind of thing. A lot of the Bible is a message on how to treat people and just good common sense. Take the not committing adultery, well if you stick with one mate and they stick with you, voila, no STDs, and the children have a more balanced upbringing and food in their bellies.
Well said👌