Xr1200 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Does anybody actually go to church anymore apart from weddings and funerals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I agree and support Christian values. . Thats it for me, wish I was better at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Another here, religion causes more trouble round the world than anything else. Also I don't need a book to tell me how to live my life. My parents brought me up with good morals. ATB 425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Does anybody actually go to church anymore apart from weddings and funerals Yes. Sat here with the outlaws who are about to go to midnight mass, go every week at least once. It's a subject we avoid mostly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb403 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Signing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 yip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 i dont believe in organized religion its bull**** but admit there could be something else as i cant explain the universe with just science and im sure theres stuff we dont understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sable Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 How sad it is that none of you know the living God. He came as a baby to die in your place (and mine). He gave His life that you might live. You say there is no God, but you only have to see the beauty in the world of creation, the birth of a baby, the miracle of the body. The Old Testament speaks of the earth and everything in it - creation. Darwin, was a bitter man, blaming God for the death of his Christian wife. He lived a life trying to disprove God, died admitting he couldn't and people today are still trying the same thing. Strange how God is still evident in this world today. You just have to open your eyes and hearts to see Him. He is God, and will always be God. I hope this Christmas you will find the true meaning of Christmas and Jesus Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Atheist here,just live your life treating others as you would expect to be treated,except the bloke who lets his dog defecate on the pavement outside my Mum and Dad's house,the camera will catch you one day. How sad it is that none of you know the living God. He came as a baby to die in your place (and mine). He gave His life that you might live. You say there is no God, but you only have to see the beauty in the world of creation, the birth of a baby, the miracle of the body. The Old Testament speaks of the earth and everything in it - creation. Darwin, was a bitter man, blaming God for the death of his Christian wife. He lived a life trying to disprove God, died admitting he couldn't and people today are still trying the same thing. Strange how God is still evident in this world today. You just have to open your eyes and hearts to see Him. He is God, and will always be God. I hope this Christmas you will find the true meaning of Christmas and Jesus Christ. Sorry to disappoint you but you are talking a load of old codswallop,could i interest you in some magic beans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Bible is a story book... I agree and support Christian values. Not an atheist, just select the best bits...... I am afraid that I just do not understand the need that people have for gods it just as doctor spock would say it is not logical having said that it is for the most part the Christian values that we in this country live by that makes it a place that we are happy to live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sable Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Atheist here,just live your life treating others as you would expect to be treated,except the bloke who lets his dog defecate on the pavement outside my Mum and Dad's house,the camera will catch you one day. Sorry to disappoint you but you are talking a load of old codswallop,could i interest you in some magic beans? is that it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chacotawas Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I believe in the flying spaghetti monster - I'm a pastafarian +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 How sad it is that none of you know the living God. He came as a baby to die in your place (and mine). He gave His life that you might live. You say there is no God, but you only have to see the beauty in the world of creation, the birth of a baby, the miracle of the body. The Old Testament speaks of the earth and everything in it - creation. Darwin, was a bitter man, blaming God for the death of his Christian wife. He lived a life trying to disprove God, died admitting he couldn't and people today are still trying the same thing. Strange how God is still evident in this world today. You just have to open your eyes and hearts to see Him. He is God, and will always be God. I hope this Christmas you will find the true meaning of Christmas and Jesus Christ. I am an agnostic. My creed is I try to treat others how I would want to be treated. I respect others right to believe in their God. Well done for speaking out for your Beliefs and Faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 is that it What more do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) i dont believe in organized religion its ******** but admit there could be something else as i cant explain the universe with just science and im sure theres stuff we dont understand. This is another thing that I do not understand why do people seem to think that there has to be a reason why stuff happens as in what is the meaning of life to me there is no meaning to it all we are borne we live for a bit then die why does there have to be a reason I say enjoy it while you can and that is it. Another thing people look out at the countryside the fields and woods it all looks so peaceful when in fact if you go in to it deeper it is utter carnage bugs and animals fighting for there life being killed in the most horrible ways and all for what to keep your species going on. Edited December 24, 2014 by four-wheel-drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Have an opinion, but respect others views, it isn't necessary to be confrontational over such an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Religious people always act like there in 'the know' and the rest of us are foolish for not believing it. Anyone with an iota of common sense can see the bible was a moral guide made up thousands of years ago. I personally don't need a 'book' to tell me how to live my life. MY parents are there for that. I was taught what's right and what's wrong from an early age. All religion does is cause death and untold misery across the globe. Even the most blinkered religious person must admit if there was a god he/she would come and show up at least once to settle all the different religions arguing about it. I'm sure a 'god' wouldn't sit back while millions of people are slaughtered in the name of religion. Or maybe he/she is too busy. Let's not forget all the catholic priests doing fantastic work in the lords name. Abusing kids and being protected from those highly involved in religion. I'll stick with the morals my parents taught me thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Another atheist checking in, celebrating the solstice, Yule, Saturnalia and Christmas simultaneously with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chacotawas Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 How sad it is that none of you know the living God. He came as a baby to die in your place (and mine). He gave His life that you might live. You say there is no God, but you only have to see the beauty in the world of creation, the birth of a baby, the miracle of the body. The Old Testament speaks of the earth and everything in it - creation. Darwin, was a bitter man, blaming God for the death of his Christian wife. He lived a life trying to disprove God, died admitting he couldn't and people today are still trying the same thing. Strange how God is still evident in this world today. You just have to open your eyes and hearts to see Him. He is God, and will always be God. I hope this Christmas you will find the true meaning of Christmas and Jesus Christ. I admire your standing up for your Faith, and for the gracious way you've expressed it (apart from the carp about Darwin, that is). I was a believer for a large part of my life, but now I'm an atheist and, I confess, a pretty bitter one. Am I any happier? No, I'm not, but I'm consoled by the certainty that I'm now facing up to reality. So, my advice is: if you believe that stuff and it gives your life meaning, hang onto it. I agree with Welsh1 and I wish you, sincerely, a happy Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 All religion does is cause death and untold misery across the globe. Even the most blinkered religious person must admit if there was a god he/she would come and show up at least once to settle all the different religions arguing about it. I'm sure a 'god' wouldn't sit back while millions of people are slaughtered in the name of religion. Or maybe he/she is too busy. That is a very simplistic view and while common completely misses the point. Religion (established and organised) do far more that invite wars and violence. There are plenty of examples of religion doing good, sometimes misguided true. The reason there are problems is the failings of man, not a deity... If a deity turned up it would either change nothing (they did that and look what happened! ) or would remove faith (faith being the basis of the 3 big religions (not Buddhism or Sikhism IIRC) The fact religion exists and has done pretty much since the dawn if civilisation must mean we are predisposed to need it. So why would that genetic anomaly exist? The need to believe? Are those without this need more evovled? Or less? Man is capable of causing great pain and suffering. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? Douglas Adams I can't argue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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