re: #102 prononymous

Yeah, this really drives me insane. If someone hasn’t read their holy book at least once all the way through, how could they be sure they are following its precepts? Unfortunately, I run into it all the time when debating theism and it really kills the discussion and my faith in humanity.

I have read the Bible, among other holy books, a few times, and I certainly don’t remember it all nor claim to understand it perfectly. But at least I’m trying, and I’m an atheist. If you don’t even make an effort, then what’s the point of being a member of a religion? To get invited to the social events?

Yeah, basically. Or because your Mom and now your spouse make you do it.

Most people, I am learning, don’t think deep thoughts. They don’t wanna think deep thoughts. They just want to get home, eat dinner and relax before they have another day of worries.