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MichaelR · Visitor Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 4 Local time: 6:13 AM

This will be the first time I have spoke about this to anyone besides my wife. I know no one who personally who feels as I do.

I am 38 years old now, and haven't been able to buy the God theory for about ten years.

I was raised in a religious environment. I went to Catholic schools. At one point in my life, I could not even imagine how someone could not believe in God. I would pray for what I needed, and if I did not get it, there "must have been a different plan that God has in store for me."
I, like some of you, follow the big bang theory as how we came to be. I truly believe this is how we were created. As for God:
I wish he/she existed. I also wish Santa existed too.

I believe the belief in God for most people is a necessity to keep order in society. - I get by...

My wife and daughter go to church every Sunday. I like that this seems to help them both. I hope my daughter continues to believe in God as I believe it will help her make better decisions in life as she grows up.

Am I a hypocrite?

As for God creating earth: He must have gone though a lot of trouble leaving evolution evidence in the process.
At some point, there was the big bang. Who or what created that? If it was a "what" where did it come from, and who created that?
This is where I keep my "faith". Something started it all. But whatever it was will most probably not be dropping by for my soul when I die.

So my feelings are this: Make the most out of this life. Thats all.

I plan on visiting these forums often and thanks for the support.
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caseagainstfaith · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: OK, jumping in.

RyanDzundza · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: OK, jumping in.

first off welcome to the forums,

secondly i dont think your a hypocrit, if your daughter truly needs to believe in god to become a better person (though i cant see how it would but thats just me) then you would obviously want whats best for her

i myself would also like their to be a god, but non of the intolerent and obviously man made gods that are around today, just because the idea of heaven is appealing for obvious reasons, but i wont delude myself into thinking something that there is absolutely no evidence for

Nimitz · Guest Local time: 7:13 PM

No you're not a hypocrite. You're an atheist.
Have you told the rest of the family? Do you still attend church?

It's good that you let the rest of the family follow their own path.

MichaelR · Visitor Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 4 Local time: 6:13 AM

AtheistEngineer · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:41 pm Post subject:

Don't be so concerned about the relationship between god and your daughter's decision making abilities. I grew up in a completely secular home, never believed in god, never went to church (by myself that is), and I'd say I've been pretty successful in life so far. It's all about parenting, church can't do that for you. You seem like a bright person, so I'm sure you have nothing to worry about with your daughter, no matter what she ends up believing in.

And welcome to the forum!

MichaelR · Visitor Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 4 Local time: 6:13 AM

greyghost · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject:

Nimitz · Guest Local time: 7:13 PM

The basic message of religion is fine. Love, peace, good will and all that. The devil is in the details.
You're honest and open about it with the family. So I'd drop the hypocrite tag.
Getting dragged to church a couple of times a year isn't so bad. Laughing

It could be worse, you could get dragged to the ice capades, or a book of the month club!

The only time I make it to church these days is for weddings and funerals.

Oh and welcome aboard.

RyanDzundza · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject:

MichaelR · Visitor Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 4 Local time: 6:13 AM

I can't begin to tell you all what a relief it is to hear of others with simalar issues. I only call it an issue because it's not the "norm".

Call me Mick or whatever. Just don't call me obsolved....

Thanks people.
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Raskolnikov · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject:

Welcome! I hope you find what you want here. Although I do find it hard to understand why someone needs to believe in an invisible flying pink elephant to live a good life, just me though. But seriously, think about it. Have you seen some of the bad scripture in the Bible? Personally, I wouldn't my kids touching that filth.
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SpecterOpacus · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: OK, jumping in.

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