I'm not really sure how this pans out but a buddy of mine posted something on Facebook asking people whether or not they believe in god/s ( because he's doing a term paper on religion). He himself is an atheist, and many people replied with the i do or i don't response. I went a bit further and stated reasons for my disbelief in the idea that science is the way and religion is a joke (in so many words of course I was a bit more sensitive to others with faith). and was met with this response that follows ( names will be changed):
Of course I responded saying that I did not in fact believe every christian believed the earth was only 6000 years old. But I did not elaborate because I am friend with the fellow and did not want to offend him. So now I ask you all. Do you think Science and christianity mix? I honestly don't. I find it to be a limiting factor. I would like others opinions tho.guy said:Bane Hoff: Religion is a yoke no man can carry. It's the most sadistic, burdening invention man has ever created. The sad thing is that so many people try and label The Bible as a religion without having truly even read nor understanding it.
The thing is, Christ said that stuff above, not me. Christianity was meant to be a Fellowship. A Spiritual connection with a loving creator. Not a ridiculous burden to have to carry on you. (Like any religion) What so many people have made it today doesn't mean that''s what it actually is.
Let's say I was a celebrity. I could sing. I was famous, young and popular. (Miley Cyrus, I'm looking at you, dear) Now, I don't "rock out". I'm not "metal". I DEFINITELY don't live a "rock and roll lifestyle", but I call myself a "Rock Star" of a great "Rock Band".
Let's pause here... How many people out there hate her for saying this? Think she's crazy? "SHE'S NOT A ROCK STAR! SHE'S A FREAKIN' POP 'TARD!", they shout.
Well, correct sir. You now reach my point. Because a person(s) say they are something and live and stupid, embarrassing life that undermines every true meaning of the original status from which they call themselves, doesn't make them a "Rock Star". Just like it doesn't make all of these many nut jobs "Christians", just because they "say" they are.
So, this answer is to touch base on a lot of misconceptions of Christianity. A lot of which distort a true vision of what it means to be a Christian. For instance, I strongly believe in Science. ...Because God created it to be there for our study, structure and amazement. He says so numerous times in the Scripture. People, Christian or otherwise, who think God & Science cannot intermingle are in denial.
I'm pointing to your response, CRHThree. Not all "Christians" think the entire universe is a couple thousand years old. Those are called "Young Earth Christians". The Bible does not teach that, and that thought process comes from people not truly reading or studying the Bible, Christian or otherwise. I, myself, am not one of those. I have read the Bible for myself. Studied it. Backtracked it. Matched it against historical documents. It's incredible what you find when you dig with a shovel, and not with just your hands. ...Or your friend's hands, for that matter... ...Understand?
CRHThree, try checking out http://www.godandscience.org/ It's a pretty epic site. It's ran by numerous Masters of SCIENCE graduates who were once Atheists and have had time to measure the Science against the Bible... And have found that, unlike oil and water, these two ingredients DO mix! Whether or not you believe any of it doesn't change the fact that it's still a great read! I challenge you to check it out! ♥
Edward, feel free to hit me up. If you want paper material, I would be happy to share with you some great information... It might just blow your mind! ^___^
~ Bane
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13