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Even If I were an Atheist...I would still want to live in a Religious Society

I find it amusing how so many TV talk show hosts and reporters mock religion--and anyone who believes in God. (ie. Ben Jerguson, Stewart...and a myriad of others recently)

First, it comes accross extremely intolerant.

And people complain that Believers are intolerant!

I personally have Never heard a Believer mock atheism or people who choose to use their agency in a different way on public television or via paper. Yes, they may not condone the behavior.

But that's obviously due to the commandment: "love the sinner, but hate the sin."

Thank heavens there are people out there who still stand up for traditional moral values in society!

Rather than the typical "follow the crowd...or be mocked" pattern:

"First we abhor

Then we tolerate

Then we pity

Then we embrace"

Second, it comes accross very ignorant.

To say that religion is an enemy of society...brainwashes people...and leaves them worse off...is incredibly narrow-minded.

I want to ask them--"Have you ever lived in a completely atheist society--where religion is or was not permitted?"

I bet they haven't.

Well, I have.

Russia and China.

The effects are so sad...

It has been described as if "there is this depressing blanket covering the atmosphere and the citizens have become almost frozen"

But just think about it. A society that has some citizens who believe in God...(I would paint the other picture but I fear that then I would be called "judgmental" and "intolerant" of anti-religionists)

(1) First, you have people who fear to lie, cheat, steal, commit adultery, etc...even if no one can see them or no once will catch them.

Why?

Because they believe there is a God up there watching them...and they will be held accountable for their actions someday.

(2) Second, you have soldiers who do not fear death--for they believe there is life after death...and giving your life for a greater cause is worth any price.

(3) Third, you have people who have a sense of meaning in life--when life is hard, they try to see it as a great learning experience and test.

Rather than just "Life sucks and then you die" attitude.

(4) Fourth, you get fabulous organizations that create bonds, sisterhood, brotherhood, and help meet needs in that organization or community.

(5) Fifth, children are taught to avoid destructive behavior from a very young age. Such as drugs, pornagraphy, etc.

They are also taught to be forgiving and loving and Christlike or living according to Buddha's or Mohammed's teachings. All of which are enlightening and wonderful concepts and messages.

But they are also taught that they have their own agency and can choose their actions (not their consequences)

If this is brainwashing--then please brainwash me and my children!

Yes--even if I were an atheist I would want my society to believe in God.

Our BACKYARD

Here is Taiwan in a nutshell...

Joy's Talking!

Latest words:

"Go go" (dog in Chinese)

"Zou ba" (let's go)

No

"mei you" (none!)

"bu yao" (I don't want)

baby

mei mei" (little sister)

ge ge (big brother)

di di (little brother)

makes the motion "more" (thanks Chels!)

makes the motion "chi fan" (eat food)

Makes the motion "he shui" (drink water)

Understands a lot!

ie. Sit down

Stand up

Houzi (monkey)

come here

ba zhige gei wo (grab this and give it to me)

etc.

"Show me the Evidence"

I just find it entertaining...
how so many people these days mock people who believe in a God.

I hear them constantly saying: "There is no evidence. Why believe in something you can't see?"

First, every day we believe in a lot of things that we cannot see.
For example, you believe that tomorrow the sun will still exist...or that when you get on that plane it will not crash...or that if you eat that cake it won't clog your arteries and send you into a cardiac arrest--even though you have no proof or evidence. You just BELIEVE.

Second, and more importantly, there is a plethora of proof that God does exist.
Some just choose not to BELIEVE.

Take for example, the court system in America. For those of us who haven't had a recent dose in the courtroom...here is a quick overview.

In a court room, evidence is proven via essentially two channels: intrinsic evidence (the person admits/testifies himself) and extrinsic evidence (everything else).

Extrinsic evidence can be proven by other witnesses who testify on the stand about what they saw, heard, or know--or tangible evidence, like DNA results.

Naturally, tangible evidence like DNA doesn't need much convincing and leads to a pretty quick trial.

But sometimes the only evidence the courts have are witnesses.

Then it is up to the Jury to decide whether that particular witness is credible, honest, truthful. If so, they will believe the witness.

The world is full of real witnesses--millions of people who have testified and do testify that God exists...that they have personally seen God, talked to God, heard God's voice, or felt God around them.

I am a witness who has felt God; I personally know several people who have seen Him; and I have heard of dozens who have seen and talked with Him.

The question is are they credible, trustworthy, honest? Can we believe them? Or are they just lying? or stupid? or severely brainwashed?

Well--there are two ways to know if they are credible witnesses:
1) By their fruits. Are they good, honest, intelligent, and wise men and women?
2) By the Spirit--a feeling that will come to your heart and mind to certify TRUTH.

God is brilliant. God is smart enough NOT to write on the sky with His finger, "I am God." So that we have tangible, physical evidence. That would obviously destroy the purpose of earthlife. Everyone would have to believe in God or else they would be an idiot.

We must be humble, open, and willing to believe and cleave to Truth.

So no, in answer to the many ignorant claims, you are wrong. There is evidence. A whole lot of it.