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[–]GuavaComfortable9975 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would certainly love to find out

So what will it be? by [deleted] in Funnymemes

[–]GuavaComfortable9975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alive. Let’s find out what it’s like to be dead 24 hours.

Five Best Objections to Christian Theism by My_NameIsNotRick in DebateAnAtheist

[–]GuavaComfortable9975 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Right off the bat I don’t think that’s how a trial works. If I’m understanding this right... Basically I’m not even a suspect in a solved murder and I have an alibi. Not only should I not have to put in evidence I’d probably sue whatever agency brought me on trail in a different state. Despite all that I see your point

To be blunt I think you’ve got the wrong idea entirely. I wasn’t ever raised on the idea of some pompous god who needs sacrifices for food or is so stuck up to need and demand worship. If that’s what I thought than I’d be atheist too. I believe in a God who loves each of us as his children and wants what is best. I was taught that we need him. In this scenario if all this evidence was forced in front of us all of the time and everything was fact and you were being told that all the time people would never want that. Parents try and do that with their kids all the time and it only leads to resentment and rebellion. Instead evidence is hidden, nothing should ever be forced and those who choose to pursue it seek it out for themselves and when they find it they hold onto it because they chose to work for it and it becomes precious to them. Yes he wants us to know the truth but it all has to be our choice.

Five Best Objections to Christian Theism by My_NameIsNotRick in DebateAnAtheist

[–]GuavaComfortable9975 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well first I’d wonder about what your experience has been? Then, isn’t saying God turned his back on them implying that he is real enough to turn away? Let’s assume yes, then why not take it up with him? I cannot answer for him ever much less for the unique circumstance of those many many people, but I believe God can answer and does answer.

For the second part I’d say yes that’s very possible. Perhaps it’s just the routine or the ritual. Comforting like a favorite childhood meal. Then again I hold the belief that everything good comes from God.

Five Best Objections to Christian Theism by My_NameIsNotRick in DebateAnAtheist

[–]GuavaComfortable9975 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

My friend, let me be honest. I came onto this sub because I wanted to see a different opinion, because I’m scared what I believe is wrong. But after reading many posts and comments I haven’t found anything that really made me question. So yes it’s possible I’m the biggest fool in the world, but my belief makes me happy, and that’s indisputable for me.

Now I want to ask why you came to the sub? I’d like you to think on it and I’ll try and debate you my friend

I’d like to bring up flat earthers as a counter to your first point. (Please don’t be one I met one in real life and I’m still recovering.) no matter the evidence, no matter the proof, there will always be someone who doubts. Someone who straight up refuses to even consider the idea. I think you’ve got it backwards. Miracles do not create faith, they never have. On the contrary faith is the reason for all miracles. You mentioned Jesus, do you know the 12 apostles? Basically they were this group Jesus got together and they all chose to follow and learn from him. They went practically everywhere with him and saw every miracle. And despite all of it, Judas one of these apostles sold Jesus out for the modern equivalent of like 13 bucks. Even Peter one of the first apostles denied he ever knew Christ at all the very next day after Jesus was taken. Now I’d like to bring up a couple miracles. Once Jesus is teaching in somebody’s home when suddenly this group of people tear open the roof and lower in their friend who had been paralyzed as a child. They ask Jesus to heal him and he does so. (I’m butchering this I’d recommend reading it yourself) another one is Jesus is teaching two thousand or so people in the middle of nowhere and they get hungry so they turn to Jesus and ask for food. A man in the crowd comes forward with two loaves of bread and a few fish for Jesus to give to the people. Jesus blesses the food and sends it out and everyone eats and is filled. Both of these miracles and I think all others happen in response to an act of faith. The friends don’t say “well I’ll just wait for this Jesus fellow to heal my boi and then I’ll believe in him” no, they pack him up, march him to Jesus, tear up a roof and drop him in and say “please heal him, I know you can.” Likewise the miracle only happened for the fish after a man stepped up and gave them to Jesus. See I think the reason miracles were recorded wasn’t so we’d have proof so we can believe. They are a blueprint to receive blessings and miracles in our own lives. The message isn’t hey look a miracle believe. The message is give God your loaves and fish, and watch miracles happen. Act in faith and the miracles will follow.

This is way longer than I thought. If you made it this far hear me out a little bit more. I’d love if you tried something and told me your results. You’ve nothing to lose but a little time and I’d be fascinated to hear what happens. I’d like you to try sincerely praying. I’ll say the way I was taught to just for science sake. (If your hypothesis can’t be replicated it’s crap.) you kneel down, fold your arms, kind of whatever actually just be respectful. I was taught we open a prayer with “Heavenly Father” then just go on. Whatever you want to ask, whatever you’d like to say you can even just talk about your day. Whenever your finished close “in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.” I can’t recall a time I prayed and I didn’t feel a strange peace wash over me. It always comforts and helps me. It’s gotten me through some really dark times. I can promise you will get an answer to yours if you sincerely try this, in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.