I'm not an atheist. What I found is that praying for someone with real belief, works. I also found out that it's a full commitment, not just when you want something no matter how desperate or selfless that may be. What I've learned is there is no compromising that. Maybe that's what I was meant to learn.
Given that we have become all serious for a moment, this is my response - I would do absolutely anything within my power, be it belief or disbelief, if I felt there might be the remotest chance of achieving a positive outcome to such a situation ...
I'm more inclined to believe in the Greek Pantheon, or perhaps the Norse Gods. They're fun and interesting. Bible stories are boring, lame, conservative tales from dirt poor peasants lacking imagination. Take Cain and Abel. On one hand, God is an all knowing, all powerful being, capable of creating EVERYTHING. On the other hand, he gets a Shepherd and a farmer to give him meaningless offerings and has the time to JUDGE them in a competition for his favour. He votes in favour of a sheep. That was written by a peasant right there, Zeus raped a woman while disguised as a swan ffs. The Bible is full of nonsense like that, Tales of the desert basically.
**** off Luv it's 2am I'm going to post what I want to type Read it. I don't even look at your sandwich pics, still give the post a like. Audacity
Luv has posted something, and doesn’t want to discuss it. Fair play to the guy. Peace and love, god is watching over us all
I'm an atheist but have quite happily prayed in the company of devout Christians . M view is if the are right , which i'm sure they're not . ive helped if not no harm has been done .
I'm not an atheist, I believe MattH is our God and saviour. My family aren't religious, but obviously school and church were still pretty tightly knit even in the 90's so had the religious hymn in assemblies and religious education that wasn't as entirely worldly as it is supposed to be. Never believed myself though. Was quite surprised after moving over to the US that all these Bible thumpers knew far less about Christianity than myself. They all follow blindly not even knowing what their religion really teaches (beyond believe in Jesus and don't take it up the arse). I don't consider myself an atheist though. I don't follow any religion and don't think any religion I've heard of makes sense. That said, that doesn't mean there isn't a God or higher power out there... I just don't think it's attached to any religion I've encountered. I'm truly agnostic as I believe Idon't know and can't know. I DO think for most people having a religion is a good thing. It's a source of comfort for many. When religion is used for evil, I dont think it's so much the fault of the religion as it it the fault of the followers. I hope there is a god out there and that he/they have a favourable opinion of me if he or they know of my existence... I just doubt it.
Shortly before the miracle of the kettle in the lap, if memory serves ... make them tea and they will come ...