Moeby wrote:
Thanks for the reply, my point is that it is not godlessness that is killing America as the second paragraph implies. Quite the contrary, religion is about money and control. People of faith are people who pretend to know what they do not know. People who ignore science over scripture do so at their own peril. I will not drink that koolaid along with them. And what god are they talking about? Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Hebrew, Buda ?
My friend, this post was not focused religion, but since you bring it up, I strongly disagree with you. Belief and faith, or the lack thereof, in a Creator who holds us accountable for our life choices is a crucial part of what is happening in America.
First, let me address your statements. Religion is NOT about money and control. Yes, of course there are some who abuse it, but they are in the vast minority, including the prominent ones who get the media attention. My small town hosts dozens of churches and a ministerial alliance and they all do huge amounts of good for people in need. This is repeated throughout America. I have a personal relationship with God and His Son, and I promise you that it affects the way I act for the better. "What I know" is in my heart and mind, and so no, I can not prove it to you, but my words and actions hopefully reflect my faith. As for science, I happen to be a huge believer and fan of science as well. I am very knowledgeable for a layman, and there is no conflict between science and Christianity. Neither one provides all the detailed answers we sometimes seek, and both rely on faith. WAY too many people assume science has all the answers, and it does not, and in fact has a long and sordid history of providing results that were later proven incorrect.
My original post made a point about God being forced out of schools by the Democrats, and it is valid. But it equally applies to all religions. It was made NOT to sway anyone religiously or spiritually, but was instead a secular argument pointing out this simple truth:
When you raise generations of kids and make the effort to teach them that there IS NO God, or spiritual afterlife, there is no Supreme Being that will hold each of us accountable for our actions in this life, that this short life span is all there is, then there are real life consequences.
I could easily argue this point from the position of a committed Christian, but I have not and am not now. Instead I am stating the obvious fact that belief in God, or any Supreme Being, by individuals, provides hope, a sense of balance and justice and truth, and the knowledge (or at least possibility) of ultimate accountability after death. This innate belief in an afterlife heavily affects decision making in such things as suicide, killing, abortion, violence, hatred, selfishness, and pretty much every aspect of individuals emotions and choices. Raising generations deliberately instructed that this is all fairy tales (or kool-aid drinking) has severe consequences on society and culture.
I sought to only touch on this, as laying the foundation for what came after, but since you commented on it, this is my response and explaination. I hope it was helpful to you in understanding my points, even if you disagree with my belief in God.