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Originally Posted by Lazonby
I'm not wrong. What's more likely - that there is a heaven where good people go who follow the rules of a book which was sent down from god, or that there is no heaven and god favours no-one. Bear in mind, like I said, that there is no evidence for a heaven, in fact all the evidence points to there not being a heaven, and in any case there is absolutely no reason at all for humans to believe that there is a heaven. Since all religions rely on the same 'logic' (or lack of, as it happens) then if one is true then they all are.
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It's rather funny to see someone who doesn't believe in something trying to be an expert on that which he doesn't believe. Do you think "Heaven" is a physical place in the sky? Why or why not? Do you think Heaven is simply another dimension? Do you believe other dimensions may exist?
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Originally Posted by Lazonby
If you're wrong, which you are of course, then you've wasted the only true freedom you have, that is to work things out for yourself. Following 2000 year old dogma is not working things out for yourself.
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True freedom? You think a life spent hurting other people is "free"? I'll tell you, it wasn't. Having girls call up begging me to help them because their lives are now ruined due to posing for me was not "free". And now that I've surrendered my life to God I have a responsibility to help the girls I hurt in whatever way I can.
What many people don't understand is the significance of the New Testament and the depth of the love for others that it encouraged, which is in dramatic contrast to the "rules" of the Old Testament. A truly free life isn't about rules, even if some Christians try to make you think so.
For example, I have never raised my voice to my son in his entire life. I don't have to, because I love him so much and do everything in my power to show it. In return, he's a good kid because he loves me and WANTS to be good. That, my friend, is what true Christianity is about. It's not about living by rules and judging other people. It's about love. In a way, Jesus was the ultimate hippie. That type of love is what I pursue. I doubt you'll do so, but I'd highly recommend reading the book "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller.
By the way, I apologize for every horrible act that has been committed in the name of God. I realize I wasn't there for it, but I apologize to you anyway. The people who murder in crusades or horribly judge others or partake in the numerous other crimes that have been perpetuated on humanity in the name of God do NOT represent what a true Christian should be in any way. Nobody is perfect, of course, but I still want to apologize as much as I can for that crap. And I can only hope I someday am able to do something to help make up for that.
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Originally Posted by Lazonby
If you want to be a good person then you can be one without having to conform to external ideologies. Be a man and be a good person because you want to be, not because some 2000 year old corpse wants you to be.
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My friend, what makes you think I'm doing anything BUT what I want to do? Life has been amazing lately. I love what is happening to me.
Some of you can't understand it. Others want to vent on me because all of the bitterness they have towards horrible Christians needs to be released. That's fine. Vent. I can take it, or I wouldn't be here.