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Re: How To Become An Atheist by davidhume1: 7:48pm On Nov 21, 2013 |
Joshthefirst: why blame God. I suggest you weep for God too! |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by davidhume1: 7:53pm On Nov 21, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU: Wow, I'm really touched by your display of love towards these unborn children. Btw, how many HIV/AIDS orphaned babies have you and your brethren adopted so far? |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 7:59pm On Nov 21, 2013 |
david_hume: Christians advocate for adoption instead of abortion.
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Re: How To Become An Atheist by davidhume1: 8:14pm On Nov 21, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU: I guess this is one situation where you don't want to lead by example...smh |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 8:51pm On Nov 21, 2013 |
david_hume: Why not? It is better to adopt than to kill.
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Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:02pm On Nov 21, 2013 |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by Kay17: 7:46am On Nov 22, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU: Good! Consider your own statement here OLAADEGBU: And consider this: OLAADEGBU: Questions and objections: With all you have clearly said above, all of man without any prejudice is condemned, all of man is sin and that man is deservedly punished. Yet in a stark contradiction you claim babies are not sinners. Yet babies are not aliens but humans also. Therefore your ideology about the sins of man is not just clearly wrong but contradictory and a ploy to justify unjustifiable suffering. Christianity you have offered has nothing of substance but mere promises which do not go beyond what they are promises! The death and not so obvious resurrection do not self evidently prove its worth. Also, man despite being wicked, selfish and self centered, can at times be duly sympathetic, and compassionate, can offer a helping hand, can be gracious and grateful, passionate. Thus Christianity does not show this bright side of man, rather indulges in promoting the dark aspects through which Christianity seeks relevance. 1 Like |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by esauy: 11:03am On Nov 22, 2013 |
So, do you want to be an atheist? Do you really want to be able to call yourself an atheist instead of a theist? If so, then this is the place to come: here you can learn the simple and easy procedure for becoming an atheist. If you read this advice, you'll learn what it takes to be an atheist and thus perhaps if you also have what it takes to be an atheist. Few people seem to understand what being an atheist is all about and thus what becoming an atheist entails. It isn't that hard, though.Here are the steps necessary to become an atheist:Step One: don't believe in any gods.That's it, there are no steps two, three, or four. All you have to do is not believe in the existence of any gods. None of the following are steps in becoming an atheist:You don't have to deny the existence of any godsYou don't have to assert that no gods existYou don't have to be certain that no gods existYou don't have to join the Communist PartyYou don't have to be rebelling against your familyYou don't have to stop celebrating ChristmasYou don't have to burn a picture of JesusYou don't have to eat Christian babies in satanic ritualsYou don't have to care about religion, theism, or godsThere are lots of things which people imagine are part of being an atheist, but definitely aren't. Atheism is nothing more or less than the absence of belief in gods. There are only two options available for everyone: either a belief in the existence of some sort of god is present, or no such belief is present. That exhausts all the logical possibilities. This means that everyone is either a theist or an atheist. There is no "middle ground" where a belief in the existence of some god is a "little bit" there or a "little bit" absent. It's either there or its not.How you arrive at not believing in any gods may be difficult. For many people, religion and theism have played such central roles in their lives and families that abandoning these things may appear impossible. It may require a great deal of study, research, and contemplation. Many people don't have the time or inclination. Others may be afraid of what they could find if they start.What you do after you arrive at not believing in any gods may also be difficult. You don't have to do anything more to be an atheist, but this doesn't mean that there is nothing at all left to do. You will have to decide whether you inform others about this and, if so, how you present it. Many people may start treating you differently simply because you don't believe in their gods anymore. You may have to be concerned about whether knowledge of your atheism will lead to discrimination against you at work, for example.Being an atheist is easy — all that it requires is not believing in any gods. Existing as an atheist, though, isn’t always easy because so many people think so poorly of atheists. In more secular societies where lots of people are atheists, existing as an atheist will be easier because there is less pressure telling them that being an atheist is immoral, unpatriotic, or dangerous. In more religious societies, the increased pressure will make existing as an atheist very difficult for some. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:43pm On Nov 22, 2013 |
Kay 17: You don't have to jump the gun here, what you need to do is to distinguish between actual and original sin. Let me ask you a few questions to buttress my point. 1. If babies are not sinners, as you have presumed, how could they die since death is a punishment for sin? 2. How could two sinful parents produce a sinless baby? 3. Do parents need to teach their babies how to be selfish and sinful? 4. Is sin part of their nature that is exhibited at an early age or not? Answering these questions and more will give you a better understanding of the fact that even though a baby doesn't commit actual sins it is a sinner nevertheless because of the original sin. Their sinful flesh is part of them just as it is part of their parents'. Kay 17: Christianity teaches that all mankind are sinners, inherently from Adam, individually by choice, and we are therefore subject to God's wrath and condemnation. Whether God could be angry on account of original sin or actual sin is another matter altogether. Kay 17: The fact that man can show signs of goodness only backs up what the Bible teaches that man was originally created in the image of God even though that image has now been soiled by Adam's sin. We practically have Adam's image until we regain the full image of Christ by being born again. "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned....Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men to justification of life" (Romans 5:12, 18) 1 Like |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:19pm On Nov 22, 2013 |
Someone Said: "Evolution is a proven fact." The burden of proof lies with the believer in evolution, but there is no proof because nothing can be observed. How can that which supposedly happened millions of years ago be observed? It is all founded on faith in men's ideas, old bones, and in fallible dating methods. If you don’t believe that, see www.evolutionVsGod.com and let evolutionary experts tell you. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:14am On Nov 23, 2013 |
Someone Said: "If you believe that the world is going to come to an end, does it not drain one's motivation to improve life on earth while we're here?" We desperately want to improve life on earth by stopping the mass-killing of the unborn through abortion, the rape of women, pornography, greed, lying, child abuse, murder, theft, adultery, wife-beating, hatred, wars, etc. The heart of the human problem is the sinful heart of the human being, and the only power that can change that is the gospel. Watch -->> www.180Movie.com |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by Kay17: 7:22am On Nov 23, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU: 1. In your view plants and trees are sinners by the mere fact they died?! It is a ridiculous argument to accept that. Even the most gentle birds die. 2. How could two doctors have a lawyer as child?! People's actions and social roles are not part and parcel of their beings! Neither do they pass their actions per se to their children! 3. & 4. To believe there is a predisposed condition within a child, which distorts and removes the child's free will hence making him unable to act freely and rather towards sin, destroys the entire justification for punishment of sin! Just as we can't punish a blind man, or punish an insane man because their conditions affect their decisions! And it would be unfair to punish people who are wired to sin, when they cannot help it! |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:17pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Kay 17: "Here is one question that has only been answered with silence: Why did God allow sin to be inheritable?" Alan Byers He allowed sin to be inherited because it was His plan to disallow it through the new birth. The moment we repent and trust in the Saviour, God forgives our sins (which are many) gives us an inheritance in Christ, and grants us the gift of everlasting life. If we prefer to stay in our sins we inherit death and ultimately Hell. Now you have your answer. Watch => www.EvolutionVsGod.com |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:40pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
"Atheism isn't an ailment, it's the result of logical thinking and rationality." Barry Goldman It's the exact opposite. An atheist believes the scientific impossibility that nothing created everything, or the insanity of believing that nothing is something. It's a crazy belief and the irony is that its believers believe that it's a "non-belief." Watch -> www.EvolutionVsGod.com |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by Kay17: 9:12pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU: Hmmm. Amazing! Sins could have had a natural death just as Adam had and the entire world would be free of it. However, God in his infinite immeasurable wisdom decided to elongate the lifespan of sin, in order to find a more dramatic solution to it! Olaadegbu, this is becoming a ridiculous exercise, most of your arguments are hopelessly unconvincing and boring. Coped with fact that you seem distracted by other things. So see you later *unfollows* |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:28pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Kay 17: "Don't find a fault. Find a remedy." -- Henry Ford Jesus Christ is the only remedy for death. Trust Him. See www.needGod.com for details. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:21am On Nov 28, 2013 |
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Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:48pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
"Read the Bible, witness the contradictions. The devil kills ten. God kills millions. You do the math." Matthew Chamberlain God kills billions not millions. The Scriptures reveal that He is the ultimate Judge. Every human being will die because He proclaimed the death sentence on the entire race. It is His Word that says "the soul that sins shall die." Do the math. Ten out of ten die, and our death is proof that in His eyes the best of us are wicked criminals, justly deserving capital punishment. But He is also "rich in mercy," willing to forgive, and He proved His great love for us by suffering on the cross and defeating death. If you want to live see www.needGod.com |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 7:21pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
If you want to present evidence to a skeptic that the Bible is real, you will probably have to give evidence that Adam existed, that Eve was made from his rib, that she was spoken to by a serpent, that Noah built an ark, that God flooded the whole earth, that Moses opened the Red Sea, that Jonah was swallowed by a whale…and 101 other Bible stories that are so strange-sounding they are harder to swallow than Jonah’s whale. Then again, it would be so much easier if you share the biblical gospel—that God is perfectly holy, that we have violated the Ten Commandments, that Hell is our destiny, and that God is rich in mercy. When any person understands the cross, truly repents of his sins and trusts alone in Jesus, he comes to KNOW the Creator. Personally. God supernaturally forgives his sins and miraculously opens the eyes of his understanding to the inspiration of the Word of God. He believes the Bible. Case closed. 3 Likes |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:38pm On Dec 02, 2013 |
Matt Miller said: "Ray, may I ask a serious question. I'm an atheist who believes whole-heartedly that evolution is occurring all around us... But, is it possible that creationism lead to evolution-ism?" Ray Answers: Jesus said, "In the beginning God made them male and female." God made man in His image (as a moral creation) as male and female, reproducing after their own kind. These two things are observable and testable. However, evolution believes that male and female in 1.4 million different kinds of animals, birds, fish and insects just happened. It was unplanned, a coincidence, an accident, or just fate. That belief is intellectual suicide. BTW. Adaptation (not Darwinian evolution) is occurring all the time. See www.evolutionVsGod.com for details of the confusion of most believers in evolution. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:10am On Dec 07, 2013 |
The only way you and I can see ourselves in truth is to look into a mirror. Yet a mirror can only do its job and reflect truth if there is bright light. In Scripture, the Law of God (the Ten Commandments) is called both a mirror (James 1:23–25; 2:11,12) and light (Proverbs 6:23). Many of today’s "converts" aren't shown the mirror of the Law. We think that a long look at what they are in truth will be too painful for them, so "All have sinned" is all we tell them. Without the conviction of their own sin, they are stillborn with no life in them. That's what happened to so many on this site, who now call themselves atheists. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by Oduduwaboy(m): 1:54am On Dec 07, 2013 |
RationalDude: What's with all this freedom to sin brouhaha? Well lets find out from the christians whether there will be free will in heaven ? If yes, heaven will also become as sinful as our present world . If no , then they have become robots , the prospect of which God has been running from since the beginning of 'creation'. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by Oduduwaboy(m): 2:07am On Dec 07, 2013 |
The OP (olaadegbu ) must be one of the most conceited fellows ever created by his god. I mean , how can a Christian make a post with this title .... Well , we also know how to become Christians because we were there once . Its simple; brain wash a child from infancy and when he is grown tell him to abjure and abhor reason and logic ....but allow him make use of inventions which are products of nothing outside of these same ingredients . That ....is the making of a good Christian. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:38pm On Dec 09, 2013 |
Today's Tips for Atheists How to say "I don't know," and still sound intelligent: 1. What is the purpose of man’s existence? "We don't know at the moment, but science will find out one day." 2. What was in the beginning? "We don't know at the moment, but science will find out one day." 3. What happens after death? "We don't know at the moment, but science will find out one day." 4. Why is there male and female in 1.4 million different kinds of animals, fish, birds, and insects? "We don't know at the moment, but science will find out one day." 5. Why does every animal (except for a few snails) bring forth after its own kind? "We don't know at the moment, but science will find out one day." Note how Scriptures speaks to the blind ignorance of the ungodly, and how they have given themselves to a dulled conscience and sexual uncleanness: "Their moral understanding is darkened and their reasoning is beclouded. [They are] alienated (estranged, self-banished) from the life of God [with no share in it; this is] because of the ignorance (the want of knowledge and perception, the willful blindness) that is deep-seated in them, due to their hardness of heart [to the insensitiveness of their moral nature]. In their spiritual apathy they have become callous and past feeling and reckless and have abandoned themselves [a prey] to unbridled sensuality, eager and greedy to indulge in every form of impurity [that their depraved desires may suggest and demand]" (Ephesians 4:18-19, Amplified Bible). 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:17pm On Dec 09, 2013 |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:36am On Dec 12, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU: Tips on how to become an atheist. 1 Like |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by Nobody: 8:11am On Dec 13, 2013 |
"Their moral understanding is darkened and their reasoning is beclouded. [They are] alienated (estranged, self-banished) from the life of God [with no share in it; this is] because of the ignorance (the want of knowledge and perception, the willful blindness) that is deep-seated in them, due to their hardness of heart [to the insensitiveness of their moral nature]. In their spiritual apathy they have become callous and past feeling and reckless and have abandoned themselves [a prey] to unbridled sensuality, eager and greedy to indulge in every form of impurity [that their depraved desires may suggest and demand]" (Ephesians 4:18-19, Amplified Bible) God bless Apostle Paul,this scripture says it all. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by Lordlexyy: 12:30pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
Bidam: "Their moral understanding is darkened and their reasoning is beclouded. [They are] alienated (estranged, self-banished) from the life of God [with no share in it; this is] because of the ignorance (the want of knowledge and perception, the willful blindness) that is deep-seated in them, due to their hardness of heart [to the insensitiveness of their moral nature]. In their spiritual apathy they have become callous and past feeling and reckless and have abandoned themselves [a prey] to unbridled sensuality, eager and greedy to indulge in every form of impurity [that their depraved desires may suggest and demand]" (Ephesians 4:18-19, Amplified Bible)A perfect description of an athiest. God knows everything. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:31am On Dec 14, 2013 |
Look at how God's Word exposes the thoughts of the godless: "For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire; he blesses the greedy and renounces the Lord. The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts. His ways are always prospering; your judgments are far above, out of his sight; as for all his enemies, he sneers at them. He has said in his heart, "I shall not be moved; I shall never be in adversity." His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression; Under his tongue is trouble and iniquity….He has said in his heart, "God has forgotten; He hides His face; He will never see." Arise, O Lord! O God, lift up Your hand! Do not forget the humble. Why do the wicked renounce God? He has said in his heart, "You will not require an account"." Psalms 10:3-7, 11-13 |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:08pm On Dec 15, 2013 |
Someone Said: "What's funny to me is that the religious people get on a social networking site developed by an atheist (Mark Zuckerberg and FaceBook), using operating systems created by an atheist (Apple's Steve Jobs, Microsoft's Bill Gates)…and talk about how atheists are damned, doomed to hell and the world is better off without them." Steve Jobs was not an atheist. Just after his tragic death in October, 2011, National Public Radio said, "Jobs told Isaacson [his biographer] that he was '50/50' on the existence of God, and that he wasn't sure whether there was an afterlife." Nor is Bill Gates. |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:16pm On Dec 15, 2013 |
Someone Said: "If I'm made in God's image, why do I have a vestigial tail?"" It's not a "tailbone." It’s the coccyx vertebrae, and it anchors 12 important muscles: "The tailbone derived its name because some people believe it is a 'leftover' part from human evolution, though the notion that the tailbone serves no purpose is wrong. The coccyx is an extremely important source of attachment for tendons, ligaments, and muscles, though it is structured quite differently than other parts of the spine." www.evolutionvsGod.com |
Re: How To Become An Atheist by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:11pm On Dec 17, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU: Bumped up from the first page. |
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