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Atheists & Agnostics

PJMcK

(23,196 posts)

1. As I age, I have less tolerance for religion

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Fri Apr 8, 2022, 07:00 AM

Apr 2022

Religious beliefs make no sense at all.

If god (whatever) is omniscient, then why didn't it know that it had created flawed humans? Why didn't it know how the world would turn out?

If god gave humans free will, then how can it dictate all aspects of our lives? How can we have choices for our lives if our fates are already determined?

If god is omnipotent, then why does it need humans to do its work?

If god is omnipresent, then why do humans have to do good works?

If god so loved the world, why has it killed countless people throughout history? Why does it allow atrocities such as those we're seeing in Urkraine?

The contradictions in religion are so numerous that it's a impossible to reconcile.

Thanks for your memes, ItsjustMe!

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To Trust The God of The Bible ... [View all] ItsjustMe Apr 2022 OP

As I age, I have less tolerance for religion PJMcK Apr 2022 #1

I have learned to keep my mouth shut about my lack of religion Chainfire Apr 2022 #2

While I slip into the "I'm not religious" closet when I'm seriously outnumbered Warpy Apr 2022 #3

Bravo !! Duppers May 2022 #4