09-04-2015, 12:33 PM
(09-04-2015, 12:31 PM)fredtoast Wrote: You completely missed the point.
I don't even know how to try to believe something when no proof exists.
I've had discussions like this with other Christians and almost all of them claim that their proof is the feeling they got when Jesus "touched" or "spoke to" them.
I had an emotional experience when I was 9 years old, but looking back on it I was just a scared kid that had been indoctrinated since birth through my family and community. Every single person I knew was a Christian. It was impossible for me not to believe all of that at that age. But as I got older I started learning more about the Bible and the history of religions around the world. The god who supposedly saved my soul refused to answer the questions I had. So I had no choice but to change my beliefs.
And although at times I am highly critical of the way some Christians act I am actually the product of two devout Christian parents who are NOT hypocrites, self-righteous, or judgmental. They believe in kindness and charity, and they live the life instead of just preaching about it. And, most important, they keep their politics and religion separate.
Very analytical of you. Don't lose faith.