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Originally Posted by FishForLunch
See I am not a Atheist, I just dont believe in organized religion. I feel that there is something supernatural, but since I cannot understand it, I personally choose to ignore it. My wife and children are religious I have no problem with that. I celebrate the holidays like everyone else in my family as a sort of custom or ritual, nothing more.
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To an extent, I have to agree with you. Not the part about ignoring it, but the part about organized religion.
Let me give you an answer that a true bible pastor once gave me.
He asked: What is the difference between Religion and Christianity?
I gave him the usual church answer. He told me no.
He said all Religions: Baptist (of which I serve), Methodist, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, and all the rest; all say "You Need To" --- then they go off on a self-serving methodology that starts by them increasing themselves and building power for themselves.
In true Christianity: Jesus said "It is done". All he asks for is for a person to believe. He claims to be all-powerful, and needs nothing from you. He gave, and if you want to be like him you will stop being self-serving and start giving. He didn't profit. He also tells you that he will handle it - No need for you to try to with your strength.
Think about it. Don't ignore it. But, study logically and count the costs.