I believe that religion needs to be seen as an addictive trait that is spread by hereditary genes much like alcoholism or addictive personalities and that Christians need to get psychological analysis as we see the cancer of their religious ways causing more havoc then good in this world-Their philosophy of "I AM SAVED" is leading to this Earth taking a back seat to their INDIVIDUAL want of going to an imaginary place called heaven that none of them have seen nor can they produce-and it is high time that they are diagnosed as a group of disturbed illusionists. Just because they WANT God to be there 4 them-does not bring result-so they try to discredit their rival by MASS and Mob and by organizing in Churches to SPREAD their disease. What's worse is that if one does not accept their form of addiction than the group as a whole condems this person and history will prove that CHRISTIANITY CAUSES DEATH-MURDER-WAR-and untold amounts of suffering to those who believe Jesus is SATAN-is SANTA!
2006-09-23 09:41:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They'll never get it man. They need it, so they use it as a security blanket, and see everyone who doesn't believe in their fairy tale as being the "sick" ones.
2006-09-23 09:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by Scott P 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
How do you come to your conclusion, that God does not exist, that heaven/hell are not real, that the experiences and relationships others have had did not actually happen? What test did you perform, to disprove the existance of God? How do you dismiss the possibility of other dimensions of existence? How many conversations did you have with people that have reported visiting heaven/hell in near-death experiences, or with Biblical authors, to conclude that they were hallucinating? I would really like to know!
The problem with dismissing all religious beliefs as a "mental illness" is a big one, for even atheism is based on faith! The atheist cannot prove scientifically that God does not exist; he/she can merely point out that there is, as yet, no data that they will accept to establish God's existence. Faced with the same questions as the theist (where did we come from, why are we here, why are we different, how did the world come to be, etc.), and the same scientific evidence as the theist, but rejecting the recorded experiences of "primitive men", the atheist jumps to the conclusion that "God does not exist". Since this conclusion is NOT based on a scientific test, but on a bias, it also qualifies as "faith"; it is trust in an idea that cannot be "proven" scientifically.
If you take issue with Christianity (or any other religious group) on the issue of sectarian violence alone, then I must insist you admit that ATHEISTS HAVE DONE NO BETTER. Have you forgotten the atrocities of Soviet Russia? The Kmer Rouge? Communist China? Angola? East Germany? Czeckoslovakia? Poland? How about the Maoist terrorists in service right now in Tibet? To dismiss their acts of atrocity, while criticizing those coming from "religious" people is HYPOCRITICAL.
What is the highest "commandment" in atheism? "ME FIRST" The second is like it: "YOU SECOND".
What is the greatest commandment in Christianity? "LOVE GOD". The second is like it: "LOVE OTHERS".
Religious people produce more than war, and you are DISHONEST to imply that they don't.
But I'm not amazed. It is the nature of atheism to cover up the truth; it is too inconvienent.
2006-09-23 17:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well hello Yippy! I can tell you that God changed my life. He brought me out of the pits of despair when my daughter died. He changed my life and brought me out of sickness and back into the light. He brings joy, love, and peace to my life every single day. I asked Jesus to come into my heart and asked Him to forgive my sins and change my life. He was faithful to do as He promised and is here for me daily. He can be for everyone. If that isn't enough results, I don't know what else to tell you.
Through reading your long statement of opinions, it is my opinion that you have much hatred and anger in your life. You must have really run into some strange group if you feel that "all" Christians are as you say they are. The Christians I know, and the group where I fellowship, does not sit in judgment over anyone. We hear God's word through the Holy Bible which is the inerrant word of God. Not words that a single person or group of people decides or writes on their own. God is the only one who can judge a person. The scripture tells us "Just not, lest ye be judged". And that is enough said right there.
Jesus is LORD!
2006-09-23 17:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by son-shine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly can be. Though, using your own comparisons, not everyone who drinks alcohol ends up as a drunk, driving on the roads killing others. I think one of the problems with the addiction itself is the idea that "none are worthy"... "all are guilty"... and the church/religion itself ends up being their personal support group. Supporting their guilt while removing it with comforting thoughts that their belief relieves them of any responsibility. I don't believe all Christians fall into this trap, but the one's who do end up being the loudest bunch of blow-hards I have ever seen.
2006-09-23 18:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God through his words convicts man of their sins.....Religion is the devils stomping ground....his playing field for confusion and uses mans philosophical arguments for his folly, he loves man to be in a constant state of confusion and to question everything that our minds cannot answer with a science based fact, and oh...he also loves to use the "politically correct" argument whenever he can.....Christianity is about faith and love. A christian has the privilege and responsibility to share Gods word with others knowing that they can be convicting and bring about persecution. It's not about pointing out others problems, it's more about sharing what Jesus Christ has done for you and letting God work in their lives from there. A christian knows he is a sinner and should realize that when they share their faith with others so it they do not come across as pointing out someone else's sin to deflect away from their own......Peace
2006-09-23 17:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by j_curious 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Christians merely point out that God so loved the world that He sacrificed His Son, Jesus, as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.
You non-Christians are the ones who lie about us by saying we do other things.
And you prove with your mindless rant that you do not understand what Christianity is really all about.
2006-09-23 16:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by Born Again Christian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
. We are broken and need God, and find healing and peace when we do.
It is not an addiction - it is relationship with the living God.
Easy on the rant there.
2006-09-23 16:46:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Dad is an atheist and I am a Christian. Where's the hereditary trait there?
2006-09-23 16:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another ranting illusionist. When will everyone learn that Christianity is not about war death or murder? It is about love and forgiveness. Learn it.
God Bless
2006-09-23 16:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mao Tse-Chung, the prime minister of China during the during of the Dalail Lama's rule in Tibet had said, "Religion is the opium of the people."
2006-09-23 16:49:47 · answer #10 · answered by marcyfiorica 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋