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Im thinking about giving up atheism please help me?

I have never read the bible, its really big an intimidating, so iv come to the conclusion that i need some kinds of comradery and i need to pickup some kind of religion. Us atheists dont really have a church to goto but the concept is kind of appealing so what am i supposed to do? I dont get it do I just goto church on Sunday in nice clothes and sing kumbayah?

What kind of church is the best church? and by best i mean, like which one has the most parties and gives me the highest return for the dollar i put into the basket when they pass it around.

I am a little concerned about some what ifs maybe somebody can help me here.

What do i do if they start preaching about how the earth was created by god in a couple days, do i just shut up and say nothing when the child sitting to my left starts to buy into the story tainting his fragile mind? I mean the kid goes to school and learns all about dinosaurs and im just supposed to tell him that they never existed and god just filled the grand canyon with their carcases arbitrarily? Kids love dinosaurs, that is bound to come up at some time.

What if the poor kid starts to thing god is watching out after him and he starts engagin in reckless behavior riding morocycles, and smoking but he does it because he thingks god is there to protect him. AM i to just let him go on endangering himself?

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  • 7 years ago
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    Not sure if you are a troll or just naive !

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    The Great Church of Spongebob Welcomes You.

    Source(s): Good as any.
  • 7 years ago

    Christians do not deny there being dinosaurs. We believe they also were created by God approximately 6000 or so years ago, but not millions and billions of years ago. We believe the flood of Noah destroyed them all when the first world was destroyed by God. We believe the flood of Noah made the Grand Canyon with the water from above and below. In America, when Mt. St. Helen's erupted we saw quickly how some had confused millions of years ago that actually happened in a few hours. Scientific theories are just that = theories or someone imagining and assuming. Ancient literature confirms the worldwide flood. Every culture has stories of a great flood that destroyed all mankind in it except for a man and his family.

    There are only two ways to believe - God's way or man's way. I choose God's way and therefore accept Jesus the Christ the Savior of this world.

  • 7 years ago

    THE FATHER’S LOVE LETTER

    You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1

    I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2

    I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3

    Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31

    For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27

    In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28

    For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28

    I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5

    I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12

    You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16

    I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26

    You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14

    I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13

    And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6

    I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44

    I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16

    And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1

    Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1

    I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11

    For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48

    Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17

    For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33

    My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11

    Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3

    My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18

    And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

    I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40

    For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5

    I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41

    And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3

    If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29

    Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

    For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13

    I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20

    For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

    I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

    When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18

    As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11

    One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4

    And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4

    I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23

    For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26

    He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3

    He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31

    And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

    Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

    His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10

    I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32

    If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23

    And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39

    Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7

    I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15

    My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13

    I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32

    I Love You, Almighty God.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    What you need, is a remedial English lesson.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    So you are going to believe in some ancient mythology because you're lonely?

    Join a club. volunteer. Don't pick up religion because you want friends- that is one of the worst reasons to believe in something I've heard in ages.

  • Farrah
    Lv 4
    7 years ago

    You don't have to believe in gods to be a part of a community with similar beliefs. Find a local atheist group or meet up with other people you know who are atheists. You can dress up and everything, but however you want. Don't start going to a church just to go to church, find a community that you won't have to stay silent and suppress your actual thoughts.

    To get you started, I found one link to find local atheist groups: http://atheists.meetup.com/

    Good luck

  • 7 years ago

    Try reading the Book of John (NIV). That will give you a foundation.

    I would start by attending a Lutheran Church (ELCA). They are pretty liberal and will teach you the basics of Christianity. Christianity is a good choice because like 75% of the US is Christian.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Well, you don't need a religion to complete yourself, but if you must join a church, give this one a look.

    Source(s): www.churchofsatan.com
  • Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Why do you need magic?

    Why not just find a club or group or charitable organization and volunteer?

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    The Great Church of Spongebob Welcomes You.

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