Is religion necessary?

By Atheist
Published/Last Modified on Friday, November 21, 2008 5:48 PM CST

Being an atheist, religious people automatically assume I have no morals. A woman told me last week that if she did not believe in god she would do bad and illegal things. I responed with " I do not need a god in my life to be a good person." Religious people think that since they believe in a god or jesus that they are automatically a good person. They end up doing horrible things and later they just tell a preist they are 'sorry' and they think they are going to go to a better place when they die. On the other hand, because I do not beleive in jesus, but am a person with great morals, they think that I should spend my afterlife in a firery pit of doom. Why is this so? It seems like religion is just an excuse people use when there is something they can not explain.

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Larry Leger wrote on Dec 6, 2008 12:35 PM:

" I believe that "Jesus" was a real person and what he did was Awesome. I believe that most people only grasp pieces of what he did. Most people won't understand the SACRIFICE because "christians" but Majic(miracles) under a category of "limitation". But, actually, Life itself is a Miracle. It's Majick that our Spirit stays attached to this Flesh body. Hopefully the world will change and Awaken soon. I have a strong feeling that it will take Prophetic fulfillment.i.e. 1/3 of the population to die before we see this though. Love to all things is what really matters. Praises to Yeshua!!!!! "

Larry Leger wrote on Dec 6, 2008 12:28 PM:

" GOD is relative to perception. I personally believe in Creation and Evolution. To me, GOD is the totallity of All Existence, percievable and Not. The totallity of All that is and is not! I am a "christian"; believer in Yeshua H'mashiakh and The M-Theory in Quantum physics. Truth has opened my eyes to all that is! Science and religion both are paths to find the Ultimate Truths in Life...I walk both and found that the Holy Kaballah is the Key to Understanding Everything. Christians, for the most part, have poisoned the ideals that the Messiah set up. Hallellujeshuahmeshiakh! Amen! "

loretta wrote on Dec 2, 2008 7:33 PM:

" To Ron"If you want truth read the bible and you will find truth.You ask because you are looking for truth.The king james bible has answer's to your question's. "

Dee wrote on Dec 2, 2008 3:15 PM:

" Way to go Proud Southern Baptist !!! you are soo right!! once you know the love of our lord nothing is better!!!! "

Ron Landry wrote on Dec 1, 2008 11:18 PM:

" What is truth? And how do you know it when you so happen to find truth?
Is threre a such thing as truth?
How will I know? And where does one find truth. "

Proud Southern Baptist wrote on Dec 1, 2008 9:35 AM:

" How sad! You are missing out on so much. It is about a lot more than heaven. Once you accept Jesus as your Savior you have a Father who loves you unconditionally. Even if you do something that you are not proud of he forgives and loves no matter what. Our world is turning into a place which such hatred. God's love can only do good. You same you do not believe God but he is working in your life anyway because you posted and His children are responding. Do not wait until it is too late. "

Curious wrote on Dec 1, 2008 8:49 AM:

" Step back and look at what is happening. Forget about religion for a second, and look at the argument itself, and the standards being applied to it. If religion is unnecessary, then how necessary is gay marriage? "

NL wrote on Nov 29, 2008 10:43 AM:

" To athiest from a Christian...I believe in God and the Bible. I believe in Jesus, my Savior. You believe in nothing. One day you and I will both die...one of us will be right. If it's you, I've lost nothing. "

The Researcher wrote on Nov 27, 2008 6:50 PM:

" I do not believe that there is "One True Religion". Maybe that would explain why there are thousands of religions. But, I do believe there is "A Creator" He calls himself "I Am" Even He was not too much into old rituals or ancient traditions. He understands that things within the human race are always evolving into new realms. You can read his story in the Holy Bible. Just remember that it's all about our attitude and our desire to find out the real truth. It's your journey, so make the most of it. "

Something to Consider wrote on Nov 26, 2008 2:01 PM:

" " A big-bang theory" is also an excuse used when there is something that cannot be explained. Saying that the Black race evolved from "apes" and not explaining where all the races evolved from is also an excuse unexplained. Since the beginning of time a mixture of any species have not evolved into any particular race or species. The fact that two brothers can give DNA samples and only one proves positive in a paternity case is proof that we were all individually created by a higher being. "

Loretta wrote on Nov 25, 2008 1:18 PM:

" "You can do all the good you want"but it want get you into heaven.Good deed's doesn't get anyone into heaven".And nothing is wrong with doing good to people".But don't continue to believe that your gonna see the face of GOD just by being good to everyone.OOP'S you don't believe in GOD.Seek and you shall find the truth and the truth shall make you free.But don't stop being good to people.Continue being good to people but also seek GOD'S face. May GOD bless you. "

To Atheist wrote on Nov 25, 2008 8:00 AM:

" You will see the point one day, I just hope that this day comes before you die. I don't know you but I don't wish he// on anyone, but if that day comes after death, the point will hit you in the face really hard and there's no turning back after that. "

Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Nov 25, 2008 7:10 AM:

" Samuel Clemens, Thomas Edison,Marie Curie,Robert Frost,Oscar Wilde,William Howard Taft,Charles Schultz,Walt Disney,Frank Llyod Wright,Helen Keller,Gene Rodenberry, Carl Sagan,Andrew Carnagie, and Albert Einsten are just a few of the famous who are also Atheist. Einstein held your view,"If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for a reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed." "

Atheist wrote on Nov 24, 2008 3:15 PM:

" It seems like a few of the people in this forum are only beleiving in God for fear of going to he//. This is one thing that I dilsike about religious people. I would rather do good because I know it is the right thing to do and because it makes me happy versus only doing good because I am scared. Don't get me wrong, I do not loathe religious people. Some of my best friends are religious and I could not ask for better friends. I just do not truly see the point. "

Master Sparks wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:46 PM:

" There is no addressing of homosexuals in the constitution. There is every reference to life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Some just think babies don't deserve that chance. You won't ever get respect to flaunt a sickness of which you know is not right. Had they had counted for anything ,the constitution would have stated so. Talk all you want about it,till eternity. it will still be a "sic" ,sinful act. Amen. Undeserving of respect from the sane community. "

Above All Get Wisdom wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:01 PM:

" Alot of things written in the bilbe have been proven by archaeologists, that is a reason to believe there is a God. However, we all have free will to believe whatever we will. Just know that we will all be judged accordingly. Religion may not be necessary but belief is. "

The Researcher wrote on Nov 24, 2008 10:05 AM:

" I think everyone, at one time or another in their lifetime has questioned the existence of God. I myself did just that. So I asked Him if he was real? He let me know He was in fact VERY real. It's better to be safe than sorry. Why not just ask? He will let you know. He has given you free will, so If you do not ask, you do not recieve. If you decide to do this, please keep us posted on the outcome. I'm sure you will see the LIGHT! "

Loretta wrote on Nov 23, 2008 9:33 PM:

" "Religion is not necessary" but a relationship with GOD is necessary."A priest can not forgive someone and all is good with GOD".A priest has to answer to God just like all mankind."A priest is a man not GOD."He needs to be forgiven just like us.The word of GOD say's we must be born again in order to go to heaven when we leave this world."I rather die believing than die not believing" Read Roman's chapter 10-verses 9,10,and 11.Read and you will find the truth and the truth shall make you free."May GOD reveal himself to you while reading "

Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Nov 22, 2008 7:07 PM:

" To What wrote on Nov 22, 2008 8:40 AM:
I honestly don't think Atheist meant any disrespect. Thomas Jefferson spelled God in lower case in all of his writtings. In fact some religious groups like extremely devout Jews, do not dare spell out God. They will write it "G-d", rather than "God." "

Da Berry two of two wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:10 PM:

" God is a God of second, third, fourth chances. What ever it takes, until you die. Then we stand alone before him and go through judgment. Many of our good deeds will burn to ash, only the pure will remain. He will say either “Well done my good and faithful servant” or “Be gone, I knew you not!” no matter how much you gave in the offering, or charitable works you did.

It is your choice, a right given to you by God. You serve only one master, if it’s not God, then Beelzebub is your master. "

Da Berry one of two wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:09 PM:

" I'm not religious, I am however a Christian, which means Christ like, to follow after Christ. We were all born into sin. Sure we screw up, I’d bet you do too. To be a Christian does not mean that we are perfect, just forgiven when we fail. The bible tells us that many GOOD men/women will split h~ll wide open, this place that you don’t believe exists. It’s not an experience you want to have, and once you die, that’s it. No more choices. Your choices are in the here and now. "

Independent wrote on Nov 22, 2008 4:45 PM:

" "Do onto other as you would want them to do on you." That's why I have a short use with abortion activist. They aren't treating fellow human beings with the same respect that was bestowed upon them at birth". Master- I take it that you would also apply this "Do unto other" attitude to same sex marriage. After all shouldn't gays get the "same respect", and same rights, bestowed upon you and other heterosexual consenting adults when you were born into U. S. citizenship into this country? Especially if they are "a good person" like you said? "

Max wrote on Nov 22, 2008 3:06 PM:

" If it does not save your soul it sure does keep people in line. Keeps society sane, and orderly. "

Master Sparks wrote on Nov 22, 2008 11:53 AM:

" Alot who call themselves religious aren't good Christians. They're stuck in that holier than thou attitute. I honestly believe we as a people need only one rule, the Golden Rule. " Do onto other as you would want them to do on you." That's why I have a short use with abortion activist. They aren't treating fellow human beings with the same respect that was bestowed upon them at birth. As long as you're a good person doesn't matter which religion ( or none) you belong to. I can accept no religion if you can accept my beliefs. "

The Lord is my Sheperd wrote on Nov 22, 2008 9:44 AM:

" As an atheist you should not judge every Christian by your experiences with a few. As Christians we believe in the word of God, and try our best to live accordingly. No one is perfect, no one! We all fall short of the glory of God, and that makes us all sinners. The only perfect person was Christ! So as a person who fails, and is a sinner- I do not go to anyone but the Lord for forgiveness of my sins! You will be judged just as I will be on judgment day! "

What wrote on Nov 22, 2008 8:40 AM:

" It seems very disrespectful that you seemed to refuse to capitalize the names of God and Jesus. Though I do not subscribe to their religions, I would have the respect to capitalize the names of Budda and Mohamad. Ironically, you capitslize the word Atheist when refering to youself in the "by line", which is rather strange, since an Atheist believes in nothing. "

Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:49 PM:

" For some,religion is an absolute necessity.Most could not function without it.Some religious people may claim to have the cornerstone on morality,but it is really quite laughable.(especially if you read between the lines on forums here).Have heart in the fact that not all of humanity view atheists as bad or immoral ,including this christian.If you know in your own heart that you are a good and decent person why worry about what others believe?Live your life as best you can.Dont let them psychologically bully you.Some of us believe God gives second chances to good & decent people. "

lynn wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:32 PM:

" I look around and see all kinds of great wonders which i know of no man capable of creating.So i believe there is a greatter power than man,call it god-you decide. God bless and happy holidays!! "

Johna wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:30 PM:

" Since you don't believe in GOD, And Marilyn believes in Troy Hebert, Maybe one of you can tell me What has Ruth done in the last 4 Years. "

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