I have nowhere suggested that your beliefs are ridiculous, and you know it. On the other hand, you are calling my thinking insane and illogical and wrong.
I am unclear as to the reasons why I must believe in nothing if I do not believe in an all powerful God.
What do I believe in? Lots of things.
I believe that 6 of the 10 commandments are critical to the success of people coming together in societies. The first 4 are not.
I firmly believe that no number of posts back and forth on this topic between you and me will cause either of us to change our point of view.
I also firmly believe that you have no cause to suggest that you know anything about why I believe as I do (despite your suggestion to the contrary).
Merry Christmas.
Jesus was asked by a legal scholar, which was the most important commandment. He said that it was Love God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind. The second is to love your neighbor as yourself. It is on these commandments that Christianity is founded. 6-10 come from the heart when are hearts are set on loving God and our neighbors. Christ taught that none of us can keep the commandments but we are called to turn our hearts, our souls and our minds to God.
What is your authority for believing in 6 of the 10 commandments? That is, on what basis do you evaluate them?
Why do you even give any of the commandments credence or value?
Why do you care about "coming together in society?" Either way, I assume you believe this is a virtuous occurrence. So where do virtues come from? How many are there? What are they in the first place?
By the way, if you reread your post to me, you'll see that you did refer to my ideas as ridiculous. (unless I was confused by another poster, in which case I apologize)
I hope you can see that you are simply talking around the issue of what you belief fundamentally.