Reply #92: My 2¢ -- I call myself atheist, but these are my beliefs. [View All]

I believe that the existence or non-existence of God is irrelevant for the following reasons:

1. I don't need my ethics spelled out for me by a 'supreme' being, a priest, or any other being for that matter. I know what is right & what is wrong. Even if a person chooses a pre-defined ethical code, if you believe in free will, it comes down to each moment & will you follow the code you have chosen or not?

2. I don't need the motivation of reward or the fear of punishment to do what's right. I choose to do what's right because it's the right thing to do. If I choose not to do what's right it's because I sold out my ethics; I lowered my standards. Only I can deal with that.

3. The question of life after death is irrelevant as well. The only moment that matters is THIS ONE!

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some bumper sticker philosophy:

Religion is for people afraid of going to hell. Spirituality is for those who have been there.

Born OK the first time.

When religion ruled the world they called it the dark ages.

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Good luck in your teachings! Tolerance is always a good message & education is the key.