In the Beginning, Man Created God

Why are you religious? Chances are, the reason that you believe what you do is because your parents believe the same.

Do me a favor. Run with this idea. Say that you were born in a non religious family and the idea of religion came up through hearing about it from your friends as you progress through school. As your sense of logic and reality strengthens over time, tell me with a straight face that you would believe half of the stories in the bible. The sense of reality in that multiple millennia old book is faulty. The moral set in the old testament is culturally flawed and pushes beliefs that are since outdated.

As the world progresses, the idea of God evolves along with it. It has been scientifically proven that the world is far older than 6500 years, as creationism dictates. So, given this proven fact, why would the Son of God take as long as he did to reveal himself to the world?

By no means do I have a problem with religious people. By no means do I want to dislodge you from your belief system. People can believe whatever they want. All I ask is that you understand what you are giving yourself in to. If it makes you comfortable, and religion is the crutch you need to get yourself through the day; go for it. Who am I to tell you what you can do?

I'm just an average college freshman, living in the dorms at BGSU. 13 years of religious schooling (Jesuit and Lutheran) have brought me where I am today. I pride myself on being a nice person and always giving people the benefit of the doubt. I will always be there for my friends and give the extra effort to make sure that the people I surround myself are happy.

Just because someone does not believe in your idea of religion or your version of 'God', does not mean that they lack morals. It does not mean that they do not have respect for their brethren.

I contend that all in all, we are both Atheists. I just believe in one fewer God than you do.