I have led a life that is mostly without sin, by most people's definition of the word "sin". I have tried to reduce the suffering of my fellow man. My conscience is clear.
Yet I cannot believe. I am an atheist. I doubt there is much that is real in the Bible---I know the history of its origins, and I think it likely that it is a dubious transcription of ancient fictional stories. I doubt that the Jesus story is anything like historical truth. I doubt there is anywhere like Hell, but, of course, one cannot be certain about such propositions. The fact that many people and cultures have believed is some evidence for its existence, and it seems like a place that should be avoided at all costs. Yet I cannot participate in Pascal's wager---I simply don't believe, and cannot make myself believe.
2007-10-11
04:06:36
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