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In reply to the discussion: I'm now an Atheists. [View all]

Buzz cook

(2,471 posts)
1. The back stop for prayer failing
Wed May 1, 2019, 05:16 PM
May 2019

Is ether god knows best or you're not asking right or hard enough.

Basically its blaming the victim for the failure of the belief system.

My first attempt at atheism was based on the same thing. Circumstances led me to doubt myself. It wasn't until I studied the logical and factual failures of theism that I finally became comfortable as an atheist.

Finally learning the absurdity and humor of the whole thing has erased any lingering fears I had.

I'm now an Atheists. [View all] Lady Freedom Returns May 2019 OP
The back stop for prayer failing Buzz cook May 2019 #1
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You aren't alone in your decision. CallMeSnitty May 2019 #2
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As a long-time christian I commend your decision. classof56 May 2019 #4
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Welcome to a continually growing group. BigmanPigman May 2019 #7
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Nationally, it's 23%, but how you ask raises the %. lindysalsagal Jun 2019 #19
I only know that the number is increasing. BigmanPigman Jun 2019 #20
I had a conversation with my Jewish friend Jim, this morning. 3Hotdogs May 2019 #9
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It isn't that a spiritual reality doesn't exist, it's that Christianity in particular has been Karadeniz May 2019 #14
Get what your saying, but..... Lady Freedom Returns May 2019 #15
I have a friend who was raised by alcoholics. Not easy. Her first marriage didn't last and Karadeniz May 2019 #17
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