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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.
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I do not believe in the existence of green flying unicorns who have the ability to predict lottery results but I consider myself an expert in the concept of their non-existence.
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Do you think "Heaven" is a physical place in the sky?
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Nope.
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Why or why not?
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Heaven is something which does not exist. The concept of heaven goes against the natural laws of the universe.
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Do you think Heaven is simply another dimension?
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Nope.
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Do you believe other dimensions may exist?
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Yes. Current thinking indicates that there are 11 dimensions in the universe. At present, we can be certain that there are four.
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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.
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I never said that hurting people is an expression of freedom. You simply made that up to make yourself look stupid. I said that the only true freedom a human has is the freedom to make up their own mind. When used properly, this freedom leads to the conclusion that there is no heaven.
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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.
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The New Testament is not required to live a life of having love for others.
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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.
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Ah, the true Christianity! All those other Christians have got it wrong. If you want to do yourself a favour, live a good life inspite of religion, not because of it.
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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.
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You absolutely don't have to apologise for this. It is meaningless.
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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.
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Back to that 'true' Christianity again
By the way, the Crusades were a good thing, not a bad thing. Their purpose was to liberate Jerusalem and the former peaceful Christian lands which had been conquered by the barbarian Muslims.
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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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No need for any apologies.
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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.
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If you want to be a good person, do it in spite of religion, not because of it. You delegitimise your actions and efforts when they are done in the name of religion.
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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.
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Well, at least you haven't converted to Islam. Islam is something which must be wiped from the face of the planet.