A very logical approach to religion

whoneedsgodanyway? · Post by **whoneedsgodanyway?** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:31 pm

Hi,

I'd just like to say a few words about myself.

I am a devote atheist. This means I disagree with the idea of faith as a reasonable argument for governing my decisions in life.

This may sound strange and unemotional to many people, however I have come to this decision after much through at it is more to do with what I think is the best way to move forward for me, rather than any emotionally triggered disillusionment.

I would just like to expel a myth about Atheism; to not believe in a higher being is not a belief; it doesn't require faith, in fact quite the opposite. It is the logical decision based on the evidence humans have at their disposal (and I'm afraid I can't count a bible that has been written by many writers, often a number of years after events, and translated into many languages with 'meaning altering' punctuation added on the way - the original text had no punctuation-).

I apologize, I'm already arguing in my introduction!

I'd just like to close by saying, theism is a decision to believe in something greater than ourselves when there is no proof for such a thing. The question I would like theists to ask themselves is 'Do I have a good enough reason to believe in a God?'

I look forward to some good discussions!

Thanks,
Dave

Post by **otseng** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:53 am

Welcome to the forum.

Unlike some who enter Christianity through emotion, my path was more along the rational path to Christianity. I'm quite selective on the debates I engage in, but I hope we can sometimes cross paths in a debate in the future.

OnceConvinced · Post by **OnceConvinced** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:12 pm

Welcome Dave. Great intro. Always good to know where people stand.

whoneedsgodanyway? · Post by **whoneedsgodanyway?** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:35 am

Re: Otseng

It's good to finally meet someone who has made a decision to follow Christianity based on logical reasoning. The religious people I've spoken to in the past eventually use faith as a conclusive defense; in a logical argument the whole discussion breaks down, which is very frustrating!

I also look forward to hearing your thoughts on various issues.

Post by **otseng** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:58 am

whoneedsgodanyway? wrote:The religious people I've spoken to in the past eventually use faith as a conclusive defense; in a logical argument the whole discussion breaks down, which is very frustrating!

I know what you mean. And I hope you'll find the discussions here a bit more logical than what you'll find elsewhere.

chelbelle89 · Post by **chelbelle89** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:54 pm

Welcome! I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I have in my first few days here!

I also came to my faith based on logic and reason...blind faith is something that never sat well with me. While I admire those who have this unbelievable faith, it is just not the right path for me. (however I will never tell my grandmother that!

) Hope to see you around the circuit!