I am an Atheist and always have been.

David777 said:
I intended to bruise others directions at this late stage of the thread, enough that if their so intent on making big deals on some of the things they are writing about, they ought consider becoming more serious how they approach these philosophical to science issues and actually spend time on at least modest summary research.

My forum inputs as I've clearly related for years, are often speculative hypothesis given my considerable generous science background, such that I am not going to explain that perspective each time I post just for a few that never read earlier posts. Thus, may post taking whatever under measured consideration without a judgment of how much I might lean so unless stated. As a purposely rational logical person that made a career of troubleshooting complexities, that is part of my life and way of being. No entities have ever whispered into my ears though I do dream excessively. My existence since retiring has been to have fun and enjoy, especially complexities and wonders of our natural world.
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and you still make no sense
 
@Kir7 Granted a world with god does strongly resemble a world without a god, which may help you sort out the character of the god you say you don't believe in. But it almost sounds like you are not sure what you believe. I've been there, and it led me to a deeper search into myself. I do believe there is a reality I live in, and I can hold my own in that reality, God or no God.

Oddly, my closest friends where I have been living the last 15 years are a fundamentalist Christian couple, while I'm confidentially an atheist. We accept each other as we are and don't even comment about it. These are not a set of rules that we had to adopt. It was something that we all did automatically from the start. That won't work with many theists, but ours is a very satisfying and fulfilling relationship.
 
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I like to listen to Christian music for many hours each day. However, I never read the Bible and do not really believe in one God, Jesus, who can help so many people. Thus, I am a believer in Christian MUSIC but not in a "god" who can take care of billions of people. I believe "god" is in our minds and that is where He will always stay.
 
Mitch86 said:
I like to listen to Christian music for many hours each day. However, I never read the Bible and do not really believe in one God, Jesus, who can help so many people. Thus, I am a believer in Christian MUSIC but not in a "god" who can take care of billions of people. I believe "god" is in our minds and that is where He will always stay.
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When I'm watching a movie where a character does something that results in a spiritual uplift for himself, I sometimes have a pleasant reaction. It depends on how well and subtle it's done. If it's a ham fisted preacher praising the mighty Father, it won't work for me. But if it cultivates a soothing fantasy, I can enjoy it as much as the excitement of a good Sci Fi film.
 
In the 90s my brother translated videos from English to Dutch. He does that for work for a christian small company. Transformations it was called, about cities that got transformed. One was Kiambu in Kenya. There were only tiny churches with 30 people and nobody was interested. They prayed first for 6 months. A few years ago I saw that they are online. Preachings on youtube, but also prayer every day and you can just pray along with them, so that's what I do now, since I can't find a good church here.

I did find an African church in my city. They also prayed a lot, great music, preaching, everything great until their 30 some year old son preached. Well preached, barked. Move it. I have no time for that nonsense. His mother translated him and he couldn't even wait for her, meanwhile accusing the listeners. Bye. Last time I came. And he talked like a money preacher. I have zero patience for that.

So I just listen to the Muthees. I pray along with his wife. I thought: She looks different. It's another one. They killed his first wife. Dangerous place, but a great church and I can just watch and pray from the comfort of my own room.

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This one was also great. They got giant vegetables.
 
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Mitch86 said:
I like to listen to Christian music for many hours each day. However, I never read the Bible and do not really believe in one God, Jesus, who can help so many people. Thus, I am a believer in Christian MUSIC but not in a "god" who can take care of billions of people. I believe "god" is in our minds and that is where He will always stay.
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I've never understood your belief(s):

"I am also age 90 and used to listen to Jimmy Swaggart on TV on Sundays. I hope I will meet him in Heaven when Jesus comes for me!"
[posted 07/02/25]

"I like to listen to music about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I listen to hundreds of these songs . . . " [posted 04/15/25]

"My only consolation is the knowledge all pain and impairment will disappear as Jesus calls me Home." [posted 07/12/24]

"I also listen to a lot of Christian music to remind me that Christ takes us all in the end."
[posted 06/03/23]
 
MACKTEXAS said:
I've never understood your belief(s):

"I am also age 90 and used to listen to Jimmy Swaggart on TV on Sundays. I hope I will meet him in Heaven when Jesus comes for me!"
[posted 07/02/25]

"I like to listen to music about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I listen to hundreds of these songs . . . " [posted 04/15/25]

"My only consolation is the knowledge all pain and impairment will disappear as Jesus calls me Home." [posted 07/12/24]

"I also listen to a lot of Christian music to remind me that Christ takes us all in the end."
[posted 06/03/23]
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I think many people are on the fence about their faith in God.
 
Mitch86 said:
I like to listen to Christian music for many hours each day. However, I never read the Bible and do not really believe in one God, Jesus, who can help so many people. Thus, I am a believer in Christian MUSIC but not in a "god" who can take care of billions of people. I believe "god" is in our minds and that is where He will always stay.
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I too listen to religious music. If you listen to roots type music (as opposed to huge choirs), it can be quite affecting. The performers are so heartfelt, their belief so sincere, it's a special kind of human connection that can come through in the music.

That said, I see/feel it as a HUMAN feeling/impression. There is equally some special music in religions other than christian. In fact, music itself is very special in the way it can make us feel and think.
 
Gardenlover said:
I guess labels help some people. I am, me, myself and I. A happy old soul that enjoys a happy dance from time to time.
You do you and let me do me - while being happy for one another.
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"I am, me, myself, and I." Given this impressive trinity of personalities, you might have a special insight into this topic. Perhaps you know this other fellow that is purported to be three entities in one, you know... the father, the son, and the holy ghost? :ROFLMAO:đź‘»
 
Rich said:
"I am, me, myself, and I." Given this impressive trinity of personalities, you might have a special insight into this topic. Perhaps you know this other fellow that is purported to be three entities in one, you know... the father, the son, and the holy ghost? :ROFLMAO:đź‘»
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"Me" is the id, "myself" is the superego, "I" is the ego, maybe?
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Maybe not three entities, but three aspects of the Godhead? The Father as he sits on his throne, the Son as He walked among us, and the Holy Spirit as He lives within us, maybe?
 
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