03 Feb 07
Originally posted by josephwI think this debate has been beaten into the ground.
Debate and general discussion of the supernatural, religion, and the life after.
However... I am an atheist. But, I do believe that there is something else after this life. I dont believe it is heaven or hell, and I dont know what it is. I just dont believe this is it.
03 Feb 07
Originally posted by Wayne1324Fair enough.
I think this debate has been beaten into the ground.
However... I am an atheist. But, I do believe that there is something else after this life. I dont believe it is heaven or hell, and I dont know what it is. I just dont believe this is it.
But will you concede that within this forum that I have the right to try to persuade you of what I say I know to be the truth?
03 Feb 07
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Originally posted by Wayne1324sometimes religion sucks
I think this debate has been beaten into the ground.
However... I am an atheist. But, I do believe that there is something else after this life. I dont believe it is heaven or hell, and I dont know what it is. I just dont believe this is it.
03 Feb 07
Originally posted by Wayne1324Is it that you believe there is somethig else, or that you hope there is?
I think this debate has been beaten into the ground.
However... I am an atheist. But, I do believe that there is something else after this life. I dont believe it is heaven or hell, and I dont know what it is. I just dont believe this is it.
The two are very different.
Belief would suggest something (however misguided) based on some sort of evidence or proof. Hope is just that.
As an example, I hate the thought of the end of my existence and would indeed hope that there was something else. But I have no belief in such.
03 Feb 07
Originally posted by josephwWhy do you have the desire to try to persuade him? It seems to me with all the opportunities to explore religion and spirituality from a host of sources such as books, TV, churches, etc. that he has had ample opportunity to do that on his own. What makes your persuasion so special and unique?
Fair enough.
But will you concede that within this forum that I have the right to try to persuade you of what I say I know to be the truth?
04 Feb 07
Originally posted by RBHILLThere is no doubt that Jesus knew the truth. But there are over 35000 sects in Christianity, all of whom think they have the correct version of the TRUTH and the other 34999 sects are wrong.
Well, Jesus said the TRUTH WILL set you free.
So if he has truly been set free then he KNOWS it is the TRUTH.
04 Feb 07
Originally posted by amannionIt may be a little hope, but I really do believe it. However, over time I can see this belief fading.
Is it that you believe there is somethig else, or that you hope there is?
The two are very different.
Belief would suggest something (however misguided) based on some sort of evidence or proof. Hope is just that.
As an example, I hate the thought of the end of my existence and would indeed hope that there was something else. But I have no belief in such.
I have a short story, a personal experience that helps me to believe it. I'll send it in a PM if you want to hear it.
Before any theist says anything... I know this is blind faith.