Would the world be better without atheists?

[AV1611VET]

So, then, can I assume that you're pro-gay marriage, anti-war, anti-death penalty, anti-creationism (since lying is a sin, and creationism is a lie, as is proven by all of the evidence that supports evolution), and pro-respecting other religions? If not, then what makes you think that God is happy with you, and that you're not Hell-bound?

What you can assume, is that I think that the world would be better off without atheists, because they all accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and are now Heaven-bound.

 

[tsiehtA_ehT]

What you can assume, is that I think that the world would be better off without atheists, because they all accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and are now Heaven-bound.

Just answer my question. Do you or do you not hold those views?

I mean, it's not like you can prove that Hell exists and that all atheists are destined to go there after you die. That's just an opinion, not a fact. So why not just strive to be a kind, loving person, instead of taking the Bible 100% literally, as though there's no possibility at all that a book (which is all the Bible is) could be riddled with errors. I mean, you do realize that the Bible was written by men (who were all capable of making mistakes, just like everyone else on Earth), not by God, don't you?

 

[Migdala]

Let's reword it....the world would be better if everyone were saved!!!

 

[b&wpac4]

Let's reword it....the world would be better if everyone were saved!!!

I can see where you would think that given your faith. I must respectfully disagree.

 

[tsiehtA_ehT]

Let's reword it....the world would be better if everyone were saved!!!

No, actually, the world would not be a better place if everyone held the exact same beliefs regarding religion. No one would be unique then, and everyone would just be robotic in their behaviors and actions, since that's what Christianity is all about: only doing a select number of things that the Bible says aren't wrong.

 

[AV1611VET]

Let's reword it....the world would be better if everyone were saved!!!

There ya go!

 

[tsiehtA_ehT]

Just answer my question. Do you or do you not hold those views?

I mean, it's not like you can prove that Hell exists and that all atheists are destined to go there after you die. That's just an opinion, not a fact. So why not just strive to be a kind, loving person, instead of taking the Bible 100% literally, as though there's no possibility at all that a book (which is all the Bible is) could be riddled with errors. I mean, you do realize that the Bible was written by men (who were all capable of making mistakes, just like everyone else on Earth), not by God, don't you?

AV1611VET, I'm still waiting for a reply to this post.

 

[Wirraway]

I'll stick with the atheists if this forum is what christians are like in person.

 

[AV1611VET]

No one would be unique then, and everyone would just be robotic in their behaviors and actions, since that's what Christianity is all about: only doing a select number of things that the Bible says aren't wrong.

You mean like loving everyone, including our enemies, as our default position?

 

[AV1611VET]

AV1611VET, I'm still waiting for a reply to this post.

I'll pass -- thank you.

 

[tsiehtA_ehT]

I'll pass -- thank you.

You do realize that that means that you're wrong and I'm right, since you're unable to refute my arguments, don't you?

 

[AV1611VET]

You do realize that that means that you're wrong and I'm right, since you're unable to refute my arguments, don't you?

If you're right, I'm wrong -- how's that?

 

[tsiehtA_ehT]

If you're right, I'm wrong -- how's that?

That's great, as long as you're okay with being wrong, which means that all of your views, including those involving Christianity and the Bible, are wrong as well.

 

[AV1611VET]

That's great, as long as you're okay with being wrong, which means that all of your views, including those involving Christianity and the Bible, are wrong as well.

So is this conversation over now?

 

[tsiehtA_ehT]

So is this conversation over now?

Yup, pretty much.

 

[kharisym]

No, actually, the world would not be a better place if everyone held the exact same beliefs regarding religion. No one would be unique then, and everyone would just be robotic in their behaviors and actions, since that's what Christianity is all about: only doing a select number of things that the Bible says aren't wrong.

You mean like loving everyone, including our enemies, as our default position?

Reality proves you both wrong. Religion isn't the sole determinant of human behavior- to say this is disingenuous.

Same goes for you, AV. Christians are just as capable of violence and hatred as anyone else. To claim that a single religion produces perfect people is disingenuous as well.

 

[AV1611VET]

Same goes for you, AV. Christians are just as capable of violence and hatred as anyone else. To claim that a single religion produces perfect people is disingenuous as well.

We are commanded to love our enemies; which means that loving our enemies is not an option.

If we choose not to love them as the default position, then we will be judged accordingly for it.

In other words, we will be found in violation of said commandment.