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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]
So, you're always good?[/quote]

Atheists don't believe anyone is "always good."  That's a simplistic view.

We are all flawed.  But if I, for example, own my flaws and try my best to be the best I can be, must I ask god for forgiveness in order to enter heaven?  (if there is such a place, that is) Couldn't I be judged based on my actions and not necessarily my beliefs?

Really, what's the difference?  [/quote]
It's a world of difference. You just admitted your actions are flawed. And you want to own them but not ask for forgiveness. The difference is a pride of heart that says you can do what you want without consequence. Yes, you must ask forgiveness. Why not? Don't we expect that among ourselves? "Oh, I'm so sorry I hurt you. Please forgive me." That's a good thing. Well, you sin against God when you sin against others. He cares about people, so your sins against others offend Him, too. But God is not petty. He forgives those who ask for it. (1 John 1:9) And it's such a dire issue that He had to send Jesus Christ to earth to die for those sins, and ALL He asks is that you believe Him. I do not understand why people hate God for this. All He asks is you to believe Him. It's really that simple.[/quote]

If I've made peace with the one I've offended, why do I need a middleman (or middlegod)?

I don't hate god; I simply don't believe in god. [/quote]

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