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FreeRepublicLoginName:
"The biggest fact about my personal philosophy is that I have no beliefs. I have no faith." [...] " You worship no god?
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08/30/2003 3:14:12 PM PDT by
Matchett-PI
(Why do America's enemies desperately want DemocRATS back in power?)
To: Matchett-PI
"You worship no god? "
That is correct.
In my opinion, believing in "God" is as childish and naive as believing in Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny (or Zeus, or Kronos, or Ra, or Astrology, or the Magic Power of Crystals).
The Christian mythology can be directly traced to its historical precedents. The Christian "Hell" is nearly identical to Hades, as described by the ancient Greeks. Christmas was a pagan holiday, and was frowned upon by churches as recently as the 19th century. (Until around 100 years ago Christmas was about alcohol and prostitutes.)
Easter: "The ancient Saxons celebrated the return of spring with an uproarious festival commemorating their goddess of offspring and of springtime, Eastre."
It's all just mythical stories, passed down from one generation to the next.
The moment one applies "faith", rational inquiry ceases and the mind is closed. Millions have been killed in the name of "God". Entire languages, cultures, and oral histories have been lost as tribes have "converted" to the dominant religion. It is a destructive force that emphasises conformity, ignorance, and obedience.
Happiness comes from thinking for yourself, having an open mind, and doing what makes you happy. The only authority in your life should be you.
That's my conclusion, anyway. Now ask me if I think a ten commandments statue should sit in a building that my taxes paid for...
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