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Suicidal atheist converts to Christ
CMI ^ | August 22, 2009

Posted on 08/22/2009 11:53:32 AM PDT by GodGunsGuts

After our article on atheism was published (creation.com/atheism), a former atheist wrote to tell of how he came to faith in Christ. Following that is a poignant email received in the same time period about a young man who sadly did take his own life.

Dear CMI,

I cannot express my gratitude in words. I became a Christian three years ago after struggling with thoughts of suicide due to my atheistic beliefs.

Your ministry truly saved my life.

I was raised in a secular home, and surrounded by atheistic propaganda from an early age, whether it be from school or the media. Unsurprisingly, I became an atheist at the age of 12.

As the years passed and I truly tried to understand the world around me, I discovered a horrifying truth that had been hidden from me, hidden from everyone....

(Excerpt) Read more at creation.com ...


TOPICS: Evangelical Christian; Religion & Culture; Religion & Science; Skeptics/Seekers; Theology
KEYWORDS: bornagain; catholic; christian; creation; evolution; intelligentdesign; moralabsolutes; science; skeptics

1 posted on 08/22/2009 11:53:33 AM PDT by GodGunsGuts
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To: allmendream; metmom; DaveLoneRanger; editor-surveyor; betty boop; Alamo-Girl; MrB; GourmetDan; ...

Ping!


2 posted on 08/22/2009 11:55:05 AM PDT by GodGunsGuts
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To: GodGunsGuts

Uh..he can’t DO THIS...sorry, I’m going to flag the President AND the Council on American Islamic Relations says he has to go back to NOT believing in God, or they’ll send him to Florida, and force him to go back to his parents!


3 posted on 08/22/2009 11:55:11 AM PDT by rovenstinez
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To: GodGunsGuts

Atheism and suicide are two of Satan’s tricks to steal souls. Many people who commit suicide are actually pushed or persuaded by demonic forces.


4 posted on 08/22/2009 12:01:11 PM PDT by mmadi106999
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To: GodGunsGuts

Atheism and suicide are two of Satan’s tricks to steal souls. Many people who commit suicide are actually pushed or persuaded by demonic forces.


5 posted on 08/22/2009 12:01:15 PM PDT by mmadi106999
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To: rovenstinez

We haven’t quit descended that low yet. But we’re getting there. In the Soviet Union, Red China, Vietnam, Cuba, etc, conversion to Christianity from the official atheist state religion could mean a slow aganizing death in a re-education/concentration camp.


6 posted on 08/22/2009 12:02:18 PM PDT by GodGunsGuts
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To: GodGunsGuts

Thanks for the ping!


7 posted on 08/22/2009 12:06:46 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: mmadi106999

“The devil’s greatest trick is convincing us he does not exist”

—CS LEWIS, The Screwtape Letters


8 posted on 08/22/2009 12:07:05 PM PDT by GodGunsGuts
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To: GodGunsGuts

Awesome. The power of testimonials.


9 posted on 08/22/2009 12:10:46 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat
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To: GodGunsGuts

I was taking a walk with my granddaughter and she pointed out the pink house, and told me the little girl didn’t believe in God. I was surprised as she is only six she talked to the kids in the neighborhood about God.
When I asked her if it bothered her, she said no, I was surprised about that also. As six year olds do, she just replied the girl wore glasses. I said, well what does that mean? Oh, she said, she must be blind, because just look at this flower, who could not believe in God.
I love kids, they get it.


10 posted on 08/22/2009 3:24:41 PM PDT by svcw (Legalism reinforces self-righteousness - it communicates to you the good news of your own goodness)
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To: GodGunsGuts

Anyone doubting atheism, humanism, secularism, etc. need only read “The Signature of God” by Grant Jeffries. Numerous scripture and scientific references for those who think the Bible is just so many made up stories...


11 posted on 08/22/2009 5:24:21 PM PDT by BrandtMichaels
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To: svcw

Yup, and liberals get that they get it. Thus the indoctrination centers. Even cildren understand how preposterous it is to demand everything just is...self-organized, etc.


12 posted on 08/22/2009 5:49:54 PM PDT by tpanther (Science was, is and will forever be a small subset of God's creation.)
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To: GodGunsGuts
Here is the testimony of William J. Murray, the son of Madalyn Murray O'Hair. Here is a later statement.
13 posted on 08/23/2009 7:31:33 AM PDT by Ethan Clive Osgoode (<<== Click here to learn about Evolution!)
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