More people follow the Zodiac signs in our society than recognised religion yet we do not have atheists rants about such shysters charges to blind faith. Every popular magazine also gives direction on life matters based on star signs.

I know people who take the stars seriously. But I don't approve of that either or clairvoyants. It is an ancient belief, older than some religions. I am not a atheist, but I disprove of bible punchers. Those that push and repeat parts of the bible (which bible) and believe in the second coming and judgement day. I am a deist. Look it up.

It is relatively easy to be a harbinger of doom. But these people that predict the end of the world, or kill themselves to reach a spaceship on a comet, believe they are the messiah, or that Thetans inhabit our body, they are cracked, dangerous and terrorists to me.

Have a good day.

Josephus,

No, only a small percentage of people take astrology seriously.

<<More people follow the Zodiac signs in our society than recognised religion yet we do not have atheists rants about such shysters charges to blind faith.>>

Perhaps that because these people aren't telling others how to live, or legislating, according to those beliefs.

Oh Josephus you are getting really desperate now...lmao WRONG AGAIN!

Firstly I'm not an Atheist...I just don't believe in fairy takles like you do...lol

Secondly the biggest money making scam on the planet is religion and including your religion.

Jesus told us about wolves in sheep's clothing and instead of following Jesus you joined the wolves...lmao

Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

How anyone with brains can reconcile the wealth of the churches and Jesus' teachings stuns me...Then how anyone can reconcile the wrong beliefs of believers against Jesus and God astounds me more...lmao

What did Jesus tell the rich man?

Matthew 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Jesus and his followers, the people you delusionally think your religion is based on, had a purse and Judas Iscariot was in charge of the purse...

John 13:29 Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor.

So now reconcile the grandeur and wealth of the religion compared to Jesus with a robe, a shaul and some sandals...and NO BUILDINGS!

I studied the Bible and Christianity Josephus...should I ignore the truth and be diverted into astology just for you...Not likely!

Is the penny going to drop for you one day Josephus or have you totally missed the bus?...lmao

The Christian faith I uphold its emphasis is on character building, moral and socially wholesome community behaviours, and adhering to established wisdom.

To Bush Bunny. You said "If a priest or cleric can give you support in a time of mourning or desperation. Well let them, because our so called democratic government won't."

For that kind observation, I thank you. It's true that there's a lot to lose hope over in the world and so finding hope and strength is no small matter. Because as you've said the government won't.

However I don't want to end with this concession, with a hollow victory. Though hope is good, that it being good shouldn't detract from if the hope is truthful or not. Some people hold onto a hope that no one should challenge. Such as if they lose a loved one, no one should correct their memory of that person to say they weren't as great as they are remembered. It would add insult and hurt to an already tender tragedy. If belief in religion is looked as in the same manner, I fear all it will do is stop you or anyone else holding a similar view from seeking out if it is true or not. If it holds merit or not. Or to seek about God in any general way. As if you've found the only purpose for religion is to be in the hearts of those that need it to get through life, and therefore not worth any further consideration.

So let me say this instead.

I don't believe that Christians are holier then thou. But that they (within our beliefs) recognize our need for God. Even though there are standards within Christianity and in the teachings within the bible, a very important element is to be rescued by God. Redeemed. And shown mercy and forgiveness. If I give you the impression of being holier then you or anyone, please hear me now. I don't mean it that way.

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