Things that affirm my atheism

[TigressDem]

23. This isn't in the Bible, but it's a parable of sorts.

There was a horrible flood and people were stranded on the tops of their houses.

Many people did what they could to help their neighbors even before the actual "rescuers" arrived.

One man prayed and prayed that God would save him.

His neighbor came by with a rowboat and though his boat was almost full had room for one more.

"No, I'm good. God will save me."

OK.

Then a fire and rescue boat came by and again, the man declined.

OK.

Then a helicopter tried to air lift him to safety. Again, declined.


Flood goes above his roof, the man is swept away and drowns.


He gets to Heaven and is a bit angry at God, "WHY DIDN'T YOU SAVE ME?"

"I sent a two boats and a helicopter, why didn't you take the help I gave you?"



Any rate.


Like I said, I believe for myself, don't believe in a God who is vengeful and jealous, though in the Old Testament, there is some of that, but a whole new deal was made and THAT is the basis for Christianity in my way of thinking, for me.

I am glad that you can take pride in your own accomplishments and give credit to those who helped you along the way. Like I said, to each their own.

I just wish we could all get along and not worry about who believes what as long as they aren't shitting it all over my doorstep.

Ya' know?