All Gods Fail Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Danial, Last week I was talking with a good friend of mine who happens to be a Captian in the Iraqi Army. Since religion is a big topic over here, the subject came up. He said that I was born a Christian, while he was born a Muslim. Now that just confirmed one of the issues that lead me away from Christainity - I was "born" into it. What if I'd been born somewhere else with a different religious belief? What if I'd been born to Athiest or even Satanist parents? Would I be that by default? My Muslim friend believes it is God's will, that it is all god's will. But I don't buy it. Just having Christian parents who teach it does not make it right. There comes a time when we have to think for ourselves and make our own decisions. Which I did!!!!! 103626[/snapback] Right on, Bluesman! If atheism and skeptical thinking is needed somewhere in the world, it's where you are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlerman Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Danial, Last week I was talking with a good friend of mine who happens to be a Captian in the Iraqi Army. Since religion is a big topic over here, the subject came up. He said that I was born a Christian, while he was born a Muslim. Now that just confirmed one of the issues that lead me away from Christainity - I was "born" into it. What if I'd been born somewhere else with a different religious belief? What if I'd been born to Athiest or even Satanist parents? Would I be that by default? 103626[/snapback] It's ironic when you go back into history the early skeptics and atheists would cite that very thing about muslim parents raising muslim children, Christian parents... etc. It is afterall a pretty simple to understand observation, once you strip the supernatual away. You're in good company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necrosmith Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Because of my parents. I accepted Christ when I was in 5th grade and didn't really know what I was doing. Parents still know everything when you are that young, so they had to be right, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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