“I would be willing to guess that we agree on just about everything”
I’d venture a guess you’re right. It just riles the heck out of me when someone feels it’s their duty to bash folks who believe in God. And there’s several of you who do that on a consistent basis.
I just don’t see the benefit unless it is a certain strain of elitism. Again... what is it you are trying to save people from? Is it your goal to steal faith from others because of your own unbelief?
I will admit to the occasional bashing : ) but I try to do so with an ulterior motive. Just to try and destroy someones faith is wrong, it leaves an obligation that I can't pay.
I just don’t see the benefit unless it is a certain strain of elitism. Again... what is it you are trying to save people from? Is it your goal to steal faith from others because of your own unbelief?
No not at all. I am not anti belief in God. How can I say this? I am anti some peoples literal interpretation that they know the mind of God, because they read a scripture that confirmed what they believe.
The bottom line seems to be the imposition of beliefs. I am against the imposition of beliefs and no I don't think evolution theory (or science) should be forced on anyone. Neither should religion of any kind be forced on anyone.
Unfortunately we live in a world where other peoples beliefs are constantly being forced on us and our children. There is a simple solution though, we each need to take responsibility for our own lives and accept or reject beliefs based on our own understanding and knowledge. Knowledge can only be acquired through questioning and observing. Which brings me full circle back to my earlier statement that my purpose is to get people to ask a question and not assume that they already have the answer.