Godless Dave

Do you do volunteer work at the county jail or something?

Godless Dave

My answer is a combination of what other people have said:

1) No compelling evidence that anything like a god exists.

2) Even if there were, no reason to choose Christianity over the thousands of other religions out there.

brighid

Nope – just know my maternal grandfather, father, brother, Godfather, clergy members, and the sperm donor. My father has gotten a lot better since divorcing my mother, cessation of alcohol abuse and about 10 years of therapy. My Godfather use to make comments about women being only good for two things – sex and cooking and pretty much treated every woman like a piece of shit. I am the only female in my family who ever stood up to the obnoxious prick. Shortly thereafter he stopped inviting me to their annual Christmas parties. Catholic Church – need I say more? You’ve read some of the nightmare I suffered with the sperm donor … sad, but true … my grandfather is a real trip – explosive expert who liked to drink a lot and had a special fondness for beating women and children – real FUN combination...

Thankfully, no more of that shit in my life – EVER! About the time I figured out men aren’t inherently shitty, was about the same time I started to shed my religious beliefs. The further I got away from that indoctrination, the stronger I became as a person, the better decisions I made as a woman and eventually had the smarts enough to marry one hell of a nice guy No abusive men or Gods in my life – I think I am cured

Brighid

galiel

I know splorg, splorg is my friend, and let me tell you, Philosoft, SPORG EXISTS.

Philosoft

Sorry, I don't know what you mean. You might as well just say "God exists."

galiel

"I know Gotti, Gotti used to work for a friend of mine, and you, sir, are no Jack Kennedy."

fando

It discourages curiosity and condemns those who pursue knowledge.

joedad

Freedom

crab juice

I don't hate myself that much.

ax

Anyone wish to expand on their reasons? And especially if you have a reason even if God showed himself to you.