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To: unlearner
Most people do not believe in God because they do not like the idea of moral accountability, not because of logical reasons.

And most people only believe in God because they want to pretend they are morally superior to others, not because of logical reasons.

Gee a'int wild unsubstantiated claims fun!!!!  

But what a bunch of tripe

1) Atheist/Agnostic are ~15% of the population yet make up just  0.2% of the prison population

2) From 1991 to 2001, The Number of the non-religious doubled in number while at the same time the number calling themselves Christians declined by 10% this decline in Christianity is especially seen in young people.

Yet the even though the younger generations are the most unchristian violent crime rate has declined through this period, as well as The pregnancy rate for unmarried women has continuously declined through the 1990s and the abortion rate dropped by about 25 percent for both married and unmarried women through the 1990s , The teen Pregnancy Rate Reached a Record Low, More Teenagers are saying no to sex and Drug use by teenagers continues to decline.

3) Born Again Christians are just as likely to divorce as are Non-Christians

4) Modern day Japan is for all practical purposes an Atheist country yet their society seems to be doing fine. Compare them to very Christian countries like those in Latin America whose societies are in constant chaos and turmoil. 

Now if religion had anything to do with being moral, As the country turns more secular wouldn't the trends be going in the opposite direction.

Here is two articles for ya' on how the morailty of young people in our country is improving greatly

Rush Limbaugh on the Next Generation and It's the Morning after in America

You will notice 1 thing missing from both articles, Religion.

Now explain to me, If people are chosing not to believe in God only because "they do not like the idea of moral accountability" how come they end up being just as moral and in many cases more moral than people who do?

305 posted on 04/11/2005 5:48:04 PM PDT by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: qam1
This thread's in syndication.


307 posted on 04/11/2005 5:55:47 PM PDT by SteveMcKing
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To: qam1
You misunderstood. I was not referring to atheists.

I do not believe in atheists.

Calling one's self "Christian" does not make it so. The term "Christian" is only used three times in the Bible, always as a term used in ridicule.

Many people claim to be Christians who do not have a genuine faith in God. In fact, many false teachers and leaders have come in Jesus' name, just like He said they would.

The Bible uses the term "unbeliever". There are three kinds - (1) those who think they are believers but are not (this includes all practitioners of false religions), (2) those who recognize they are not (often agnostic, or claiming to be atheistic), and (3) those who hate God.

Of the three types of unbelievers, the second group is generally the most honest and honorable in their behavior They also have the most hope of finding salvation.

Those who trust in their own goodness, claiming to be Christians, while living a lie, are in great peril. They sometimes deceive those around them and sometimes even themselves, but God knows our secrets and our hearts. According to Christ's teaching, hypocrites will be cast into the outer darkness.

I can understand how you feel about "Christians". If I had been attacked by someone impersonating an officer, it would probably affect how I looked at real police officers. It would not be an accurate reflection of what they stand for, but it would be understandable if it affected my attitude. Just do not allow the false believers to stumble you.

Whether you believe in God or not, you might agree that it is not healthy to harbor bitterness and resentment. Even true believers fail to live up to the standards Christ taught. Perhaps one or more of us has deeply wounded you and offended you by rudeness, pride, selfishness, or some other similar unchristian behavior.

If that is the case, would you accept my apology on behalf of Christians?
328 posted on 04/11/2005 9:44:38 PM PDT by unlearner
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