Atheists: Does anything attract you to Christianity?

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Nessa wrote:
Audie wrote:Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
Hi Audie,

Thanks for taking the time to really think about this question. It was good to hear your thoughts.
:pound:

you guys are gonna just love each other.
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Nessa wrote:
Audie wrote:Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
Hi Audie,

Thanks for taking the time to really think about this question. It was good to hear your thoughts.
The sarcasm is so thick it can be cut with a knife
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Storyteller wrote:
Audie wrote:Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
Audie y>:D<

I have thought of you often.

So, so good to see you.

xx
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Philip wrote:
Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
AUDIE!!! Where have you been? We've missed you around here!

Hope all is well with you, Min!
Hi Phil. Ive mostly been buried in books. All is well, thank you. How are you?
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Nessa wrote:
Audie wrote:Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
Hi Audie,

Thanks for taking the time to really think about this question. It was good to hear your thoughts.

Of course I have thought about / observed Christians and Christianity far longer than a day
or two! In response to your specific question, I could not think of any reason at all that I would want to be Christian.

Not that I could just decide to believe something that I don't, in any case.

I wonder why you asked the question?
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Hey Audie, how are you doing young lady ? Still :LS studies in NYC ? up to your you-know-what in alligators ? :D

it's awfully good to hear from you again. glad you found the time to return.
Of course I have thought about / observed Christians and Christianity far longer than a day
or two! In response to your specific question, I could not think of any reason at all that I would want to be Christian.

Not that I could just decide to believe something that I don't, in any case.
gosh honey, why the turn around ? what happened to your faith ? you used to be a such a die-hard ... ;)
now not so much ? :pound: <they don't make a sarcasm font big enough for this !> :pound:

hope you're here for a while Min ... y>:D<
Trust the past to God’s mercy, the present to God’s love, and the future to God’s providence. -St Augustine
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Audie wrote:
Storyteller wrote:
Audie wrote:Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
Audie y>:D<

I have thought of you often.

So, so good to see you.

xx
Hi Story. Hope all is well with you.
Good here. Are you sticking around for a while?
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EssentialSacrifice wrote:Hey Audie, how are you doing young lady ? Still :LS studies in NYC ? up to your you-know-what in alligators ? :D

it's awfully good to hear from you again. glad you found the time to return.
Of course I have thought about / observed Christians and Christianity far longer than a day
or two! In response to your specific question, I could not think of any reason at all that I would want to be Christian.

Not that I could just decide to believe something that I don't, in any case.
gosh honey, why the turn around ? what happened to your faith ? you used to be a such a die-hard ... ;)
now not so much ? :pound: <they don't make a sarcasm font big enough for this !> :pound:


hope you're here for a while Min ... y>:D<

Hi Esss

Nice to be welcomed back.

Doing fine, staying busy.

Why thoughts of sarcasm from anyone? Puzzled.
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Storyteller wrote:
Audie wrote:
Storyteller wrote:
Audie wrote:Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
Audie y>:D<

I have thought of you often.

So, so good to see you.

xx
Hi Story. Hope all is well with you.
Good here. Are you sticking around for a while?
I dont know yet.
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Hi Phil. Ive mostly been buried in books. All is well, thank you. How are you?
Doing okay, Min, thanks. Have you finished school yet? How much more to go? Have you been home of late?
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Audie wrote:
Nessa wrote:
Audie wrote:Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
Hi Audie,

Thanks for taking the time to really think about this question. It was good to hear your thoughts.

Of course I have thought about / observed Christians and Christianity far longer than a day
or two! In response to your specific question, I could not think of any reason at all that I would want to be Christian.

Not that I could just decide to believe something that I don't, in any case.

I wonder why you asked the question?
Heya Audie - welcome back. ;)

It's an interesting question Nessa, for me to even answer as a Christian.

Does one need to be attracted to Christianity to believe?
Is Christianity just one of many options on a table of worldviews that one just decides to taste and eat?
Question makes me think of many out there who believe stuff based upon a matter of personal taste.

If I look at the churches, some later history, and the Christian sentiments in society, then there doesn't seem much to be attracted to. So even as a Christian, I doubt I'd be very much attracted to Christianity in and of itself.

BUT, I am attracted to certain people who have been Christian throughout history and in life.
Not to mention who Christ is and represents. Admire what they did for others and the like.
And I've come to believe Christ did represent the truth.
"Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13)
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Audie wrote:
I wonder why you asked the question?
And I wonder why wouldnt I ask? ;)

I like to ask questions, that no one else might think to ask.
I'm also interested in what people think.

Especially atheists, cos christians get rather boring ;) kidding!!
Im Interested in both and find both really interesting
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Welcome back Min y>:D<
Maybe the question should be "does anything attract you to G&S" :ewink: :mrgreen:
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Kurieuo wrote:
Audie wrote:
Nessa wrote:
Audie wrote:Hi Nessa,

I thought about that for a day or two, and no, there is not.
Hi Audie,

Thanks for taking the time to really think about this question. It was good to hear your thoughts.

Of course I have thought about / observed Christians and Christianity far longer than a day
or two! In response to your specific question, I could not think of any reason at all that I would want to be Christian.

Not that I could just decide to believe something that I don't, in any case.

I wonder why you asked the question?
Heya Audie - welcome back. ;)

It's an interesting question Nessa, for me to even answer as a Christian.

Does one need to be attracted to Christianity to believe?
Is Christianity just one of many options on a table of worldviews that one just decides to taste and eat?
Question makes me think of many out there who believe stuff based upon a matter of personal taste.

If I look at the churches, some later history, and the Christian sentiments in society, then there doesn't seem much to be attracted to. So even as a Christian, I doubt I'd be very much attracted to Christianity in and of itself.

BUT, I am attracted to certain people who have been Christian throughout history and in life.
Not to mention who Christ is and represents. Admire what they did for others and the like.
And I've come to believe Christ did represent the truth.

Hi Krink

Your comments about attraction and right on. Its like, I am attracted to
some lifestyle, oh put on a hat now I am a cowgirl.

Being a Christian as per try to follow all the bible says, thats a rocky road.

Not that I am one to back away from a challenge.

By far most Christians I encounter, no way I want to be anything like them.
Nominal Christians, I properly should say.
But then I dont want to "be like" anyone but myself.

Of course I've met Christians who are most admirable, but also Jewish people,a Moslim,
divers atheists, etc.

If I were to believe that Jesus is / was as Christians think, I would not
be "attracted" to the faith. Wrong word. He would become central to all aspects of my life.
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"Are right on"
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