Christians: A Message

[Solacer]

When we look back at the Greek, Egyptian, Myan, African, and other historical religions, most of us smile inwardly at the ridiculousness of what they believed. There's no shame, who wouldn't be dismissal of such mythos?

As man has evolved since, so too has his religions. Only, nowadays, our dogmas are complex and intelligently put together as opposed to our earlier ideas. Modern religions make more sense also in comparison, but one trait remains: ridiculousness. When one takes a step back and views Christianity with logic and reason, this becomes apparent. Noah's ark is one example. There are many more fairy tales to be found within the Bible, but I'm pointing out that the Greek's stories can be no more plausible as the reason for the existance of humans and everything else than Christianity.

Religions offer an answer to an as of yet un-answerable question: why are we here? People aren't willing to face the truth; that we can't know the answer. When a juicy deal like Christianity appears, people eat it up. And why not? You have something to believe in, a reason to be good, and a promise of eternal happiness if you serve accordingly.

So what's wrong with being a Christian? It's not the truth, it is not a valid reason for our existance. I'm not asserting that I know the truth, but I will bet my life that Christianity, just like Greek mythology, is not the answer to life's great mysteries.

This is the part where you all disagree, and say that being a Christian isn't all bad and is a much better lifestlye than an atheist's, but take this question: if Christianity is indeed the answer, the truth, why should scientists even attempt to discover new things about the place we live? Science logically assesses the goings-on of the world around us, and ultimately is responsible for our comfy homes, computers, cars, and nice ways of living. But why keep making efforts to understand if all the answers are given to us in one book call the Bible? I believe that if people stopped devoting their lives and mental efforts to non-existant entities, science would take off at an even greater pace, thereby pushing mankind to grow and mature more efficiently as a species. One day this will happen, as science has already begun snuffing out the errors in religion with evidence and logic (ie, the age of the Earth). One day there will be no more death, no more suffering as a result of fear-driven religious belief. There is no doubt the immeasurable amounts of blood spilled on behalf of Christianity, especially in its earlier days. Even today people willingly kill themselves in the name of their God, the Holy War going on right this minute backs this claim.

Science is a safe, logical, and ultimately mature path to follow in this life. How many scientists do you see suicide bombing eachother's laboratories? The search for truth, science, is part of man's great adventure. Why just stop and accept that Christianity is the answer? There would be no reason for science at all. I admit that there is a chance of our universe being created by some great being. But if it exists, the being will be found when man is ready, when our science and intelligent minds unravel more of the universe's mysteries. When that day comes, that great being will in no way be similar at all to the God of Christianity, just as it won't look anywhere near like that of Zeus, or the Buddha.

Edited April 6, 2007 by Solacer

[TheoMike]

That is the dumbest thing I have ever read.

[Floatingaxe]

So what's wrong with being a Christian? It's wrong. It's not the truth. I'm not asserting that I know the truth, but I will bet my life that Christianity, just like Greek mythology, is <b>not</> the answer to life's great mysteries.

There is a problem with that. You, admittedly do not know the truth. Christians DO! Truth is knowable.

Don't bet your life on such a slippery ideology. You could lose it.

PS: we have descendants...not ascendants.

[Scarletprayers]

Well then just go back to where ever you came from and believe what ever it is you want to believe, and we will believe the truth.

[Solacer]

You believe something, you don't know the truth. Automatically dismissing any possibility that you're wrong makes you closed-minded. If you were to ask an ancient Greek what he believed, he would tell you with all sincerity that Zeus exists, and laugh when you try to explain about Jesus.

[Scarletprayers]

And this is supposed to bother me.............how, your not the first nor will you be the last unfortunately to come here spouting off this same stuff. You haven't come up with anything new, we've heard it all before. Your entitled to your opinion, I'm entitled to mine.

[Guest Biblicist]

That is the dumbest thing I have ever read.

Hey, Mike, don't hold back, friend. Please. . . tell us what you really think.

[rtwo]

You believe something, you don't know the truth. Automatically dismissing any possibility that you're wrong makes you closed-minded. If you were to ask an ancient Greek what he believed, he would tell you with all sincerity that Zeus exists, and laugh when you try to explain about Jesus.

You're absolutely right... I'm going to stop being a Christian right now. No, wait a minute... now. Oh... okay... nnnow.

Hi, and welcome to Worthy. Please understand, you're welcome to whatever views you have... but your essay is seriously lacking in anything like coherent argument; don't feel too bad if we don't all jump on your bandwagon.

Meantime, if you'd like any questions answered (rather than just make broad and faulty assumptions), many would be happy to answer them. Also, I'll be praying for you... just for the heck of it.

[TheoMike]

That is the dumbest thing I have ever read.

Hey, Mike, don't hold back, friend. Please. . . tell us what you really think.

I taught kids like that in seminary. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Fortunately, they do grow up.

[Scarletprayers]

Oh and by the by, yes science is good, its made for faster, more destructive ways to kill more people.