Bump for Jesus

It is interesting that you can so quickly dismiss the ridiculous aspects of other religions, but some how rationalize the ridiculous aspects of your own religion:

God the father begets a son who is somehow also the father but at the same time not the father to atone for Original Sin. The father sacrifices his son, which is really him, through a brutal death, which really isn't a death at all as it only lasts three days, and thus achieves humanity’s salvation. But the son, who is also the father, rises from the dead like any good zombie does. And the son's really bad three-day weekend, redeems eternally all who accept and believe that the ridiculous story is true.

A reasonable person would regard this as fiction. You don't. Instead, you choose to organize your entire life around the ridiculous idea.

Ancient stories of being born of a virgin, rising from the dead, and performing miracles, are not unique to Christianity and are really quite common. That should make a reasonable person question whether the stories are true. Not you. You not only claim the stories are true, but you are absolutely CERTAIN of their veracity.

There are thousands of gods one could choose to worship. You choose to worship just one. But your god really isn't that special or unique. Most of the world doesn't worship or believe in your god. And when you choose to believe in the supernatural, there are no limits on what is a god and what is not. As you know, your god exists because you believe it does. Look at YouTube and you will see many other people that believe they are prophets of gods or gods with powers to heal, levitate, read minds.... These people and their claims are just as legitimate as your religious superstition - if you believe in the supernatural.

Religion has always been a means to control others just like any other dictatorship. Your dictator just happens to be invisible. But he watches everything you do, listens to everything you says, prescribes exactly how you should think and act, and threatens to punish and kill you if you step out of line. All of this is true of contemporary dictators and it is true of the "god" you blindly follow.

Unfortunately, you choose to live life in a world of make believe, where logic and reason have no value. So in your world, asking you what magic your god can do is a legitimate question. Most reasonable people would regard the question absurd. Not you. So it is unlikely you will realize that your superstitious beliefs are no different then those of clairvoyants, card readers, and medicine men, and that real dictators are just like your fictional dictator.

But thankfully, Contemporary religious superstitions are taking their last gasp of air and will soon find themselves keeping company with other ancient beliefs we now refer to as mythology. The strength of religions has always arisen from their ability to control the information, and in turn, the message. Without countervailing arguments, religions have made believers out of non-believers and kept the faithful content.

But those days are over. The digital/information age has ushered in the unlimited and immediate access to reliable information. At the click of a mouse, one can learn the intricate details of the theory of evolution or fact check outrageous religious claims. The curtain has been lifted exposing religions' logical inconsistencies. While "faith" was enough to satisfy the curiosities of primitive Iron Age civilizations, today's generation demands facts. And that is something religions can never deliver. So prepare to celebrate religions' death as it will finally free our civilization and allow it to move forward, unhindered by the dogmatic and irrational beliefs of ancient superstitious cultures. And that is why, globally, the number of those claiming to be religious has dropped by 9 percent from 2005 to 2011, while the number of people identifying themselves as atheists has risen by 3 percent.

I know jesus is real from my experience. Can't prove it. Have to walk by faith. But boy does he make me laugh along the way...

Cant prove it
Faith


See what i mean .Case closed

Thread: Jesus did NOT teach eternal torture. IN fact he taught the very OPPOSITE of what christians teach about hell.

If you are into what Jesus actually said then look no further.

there is no evidence that this Jesus guy existed, even though i agree with most of the things in the bible i still belive that it is a man made creation with the intention to brainwash and manipulate the masses

Proove what ac?

there is no evidence that this Jesus guy existed, even though i agree with most of the things in the bible i still belive that it is a man made creation with the intention to brainwash and manipulate the masses

do some research: there is tons of evidence Christ existed:

Non Biblical evidence as proof for Jesus Christ (1 of 4)

[link to youtu.be]

youtube: The Bible Is True! ~ The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict

good series: Surprising Discoveries - Lost Secrets of the Ancients (Jonathan Gray, 2005)

do some research: there is tons of evidence Christ existed:

Non Biblical evidence as proof for Jesus Christ (1 of 4)

[link to youtu.be]

youtube: The Bible Is True! ~ The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict

good series: Surprising Discoveries - Lost Secrets of the Ancients (Jonathan Gray, 2005)

AC, I miss Uncle Mikey. At least he tried to let the cat out of the bag so to speak