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The Bible says "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." So my question is, I know you're certain that there's no One out there, but if you're wrong, have you truly thought about what an eternity in Hell will be like?

I know this is why many don't believe, but that is why Christ said, "Repent, and believe the Gospel." (Mark 1:15)

Thank you for answering this. I ask this sincerely.[/quote]

Not the OP, but also an atheist.  I was brought up in a church, and the god I learned about there was forgiving and loving.  If I am wrong, I don't actually believe I am going to hell.  I think that if there was a god, the one I'd want there to be would be forgiving and judge me based on my morality and good works, not faith or lack of faith.

So I think I'll be fine, whether I believe or not.[/quote]
You know, you inadvertently make the Christian case. You [i]will[/i] be judged on your morality and good works. And they will be lacking. I don't know you personally, but I know that we all are sinful sometimes. And you contradict yourself. You want God to judge you on your good works AND be forgiving? The Bible says you that if you want to work for your salvation, you're welcome to it, but you will never be able to pay the debt you owe for the things you do wrong. But the Bible also preaches forgiveness, which comes through Christ. If you reject Christ, you reject the forgiveness. So if you put your faith in Christ and not yourself, then you will not be judged according to your works, but according to your faith. Where my understanding fails me is why you would put stock in living a moral life but be so antithetical to Christ, who taught nothing but righteousness. Why not identify with Him? I get it if you want to be a Hedonist. Yeah, I'm a Hedonist, keep your Jesus away from me. But you're trying to choose a moral path. Why reject Christ. Here are listed the fruits of the spirit of Christ: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. What's to reject here? Christ taught us to love our enemies and do good to them, to sacrifice for others. What's to reject?[/quote]

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