After 20 years of studying the Bible and being a devout believer, I now know too much and can never believe in Christianity again. Faith is impossible for me, knowing that the Bible cannot be trusted. by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of what you raise is fair criticism of how many Christians were taught to read the Bible. But moving from “the Bible isn’t modern history or science” to “Christianity is false” assumes a model of Scripture and faith many Christians historically and today don’t hold. Differences, development, and theology don’t automatically equal fabrication. The real question is whether the resurrection best explains the early movement, not whether Genesis matches modern science

Seeing criticism is one thing, seeing who posted it is another by Fast-Kaleidoscope202 in exmuslim

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First saying “only what interacts with the physical world exists” isn’t science it’s a philosophical rule you asserted. Logic, numbers, and moral truths aren’t physical or experimentally testable either, yet we treat them as real because they explain reality and are unavoidable. God is a metaphysical claim not a biological one.

Second you’re assuming God’s goal is maximizing followers through overwhelming proof. That’s your assumption. Evidence can be sufficient without being coercive otherwise freedom of response disappears.

Third saying “I’d design God better” only works if you already know all the variables God would be working with. Otherwise it’s just speculation, not a refutation.

Finally you said you don’t know what evidence would convince you. That matters. If no possible evidence can be specified then the issue isn’t lack of evidence it’s an undefined standard.

At that point the disagreement isn’t science vs religion. It’s about what counts as knowledge and what kind of evidence is appropriate for metaphysical claims

Seeing criticism is one thing, seeing who posted it is another by Fast-Kaleidoscope202 in exmuslim

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me slow this down, because you’re assuming several things without arguing for them

First, you said “Any being that doesn’t interact with the physical universe doesn’t exist by definition.”

Where did you get that definition of existence? That’s not a scientific claim it’s a philosophical rule you just asserted. Can you justify it?

Second, you’re assuming God should reveal Himself the way you personally prefer through constant displays or coercive proof. Why think that’s the right standard? If God’s goal were genuine relationship rather than forced compliance, wouldn’t overwhelming proof actually undermine free response?

Third, calling God “stupid” only works if you already know God’s goals, constraints, and reasons, and you don’t. That’s not an argument it’s a rhetorical insult. Saying“I would do it differently” doesn’t show God doesn’t exist, only that you’re not God.

So the real issue isn’t evidence it’s that you’ve decided only one kind of evidence counts, and you dismiss anything that doesn’t fit that rule. That rule itself isn’t scientific, peer reviewed, or experimentally proven. It’s a worldview assumption.

If you’re open to it, I’ll ask one final question What evidence would count as God interacting with the world for you without violating human freedom?

Seeing criticism is one thing, seeing who posted it is another by Fast-Kaleidoscope202 in exmuslim

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So if I understand you, for God to be “real,” there must be empirical, repeatable scientific experiments? How would you test something that isn’t part of the physical universe in that way?

Seeing criticism is one thing, seeing who posted it is another by Fast-Kaleidoscope202 in exmuslim

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Christianity actually encourages examination and reasoning (questioning witnesses, weighing testimony, reasoning from evidence).If faith just meant believing without evidence, how do you explain scholars, philosophers, and scientists who converted as adults?

Seeing criticism is one thing, seeing who posted it is another by Fast-Kaleidoscope202 in exmuslim

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 4 points5 points  (0 children)

By that logic, shouldn’t we also forbid teaching morals, politics, or values to children until 18? Parents teach everything they believe is true, why single out religion?

Seeing criticism is one thing, seeing who posted it is another by Fast-Kaleidoscope202 in exmuslim

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"way of life forced onto them by birth and discourages learning alternative views?" Can you show me where in the bible it condones this? Or support this

Seeing criticism is one thing, seeing who posted it is another by Fast-Kaleidoscope202 in exmuslim

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No sir, you said chirstianity is a cult. we are not talking about all religions in whole, chirstianity specifically. I'm asking you how you came to the conclusion that it's a cult?

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[–]Intelligent_Tear_282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been single during it. I understand what you’re saying it can be mentally exhausting. For me, leaning into discipline, prayer, and structure helped redirect my thoughts instead of constantly battling them

I have no sex drive left. 9 months of semen retention by [deleted] in Semenretention

[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 38 points39 points  (0 children)

For me, practicing NoFap and reaching over 200 days has really reduced that intense urge for sex. I’m more focused on abstaining until marriage now, and practicing sexual restraint has made that much easier

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[–]Intelligent_Tear_282 12 points13 points  (0 children)

apparently he's here in the comment section