Reply #87: Yes your post is lovely and your faith is a comfort to you in trying [View All]

[sinkingfeeling]

times. However, your arguments for the existence of God do not hold water. As others have pointed out, there are just as many examples of men and women who have accomplished much for humanity and did not hold a belief in God.

You seem to believe that 'god' is the source of these men's greatness. But what evidence do you have that they would not have acted in exactly the same matter without belief?

Seeing beauty in the world or enjoying life isn't limited to those who believe in God.

You infer that God is the source of all greatness and that mankind is 'evil' by design (either by God nor the devil) and that only by the grace of god, can we learn to love other human beings and peace.

That is just the opposite of what I think. I believe it is human nature that we are born with love and peace and a desire to do 'good'. I believe it is the development of the human mind through education and questioning, that allows us to accomplish greatness. I believe that the greatest deterrent to that is religion. Religion seeks to provide the answers and stop the questioning...obey, make no decisions without consulting your holy book or preacher, and of course, 'we know the truth'.

Of course, I have no problem with you holding your beliefs (though you admit that part of your belief is from your upbringing), but please accept that many, many people do not share it. And I cannot agree that 'bringing others to faith is the highest calling of men'. I would say that seeking justice and fairness, eradicating disease and hunger, and seeking peace and recognizing the humanity of all are callings deserving of much more respect.