øI took this out of a journal I discovered at a companion's home. Now, she is well-versed in religion, mind you, so this might not be the dribble that I mistook it for. I would like some of you to take a look at it and judge it accordingly. And do so with mind, not with belief.ø
As a human being, I am constantly conflicting over religion. This, I suppose, is about as common as breathing. I do not know the secrets of the universe, and those who claim to know are those not to be listened to.
There was a time when those who gave up God's word were radical people. Others saw them as extreme and even foolish. The younger generation, however, fell in love with the atheist populace, and soon converted.
Or did they?
If you, and hopefully you do, communicate with other people around you, you will get quite alot of anti-god speeches from several lips. You will find many people saying how much bullshit religion is. You probably encounter an atheist at least once a week.
Here is the point. Those who claim to be an Atheist are those who are dwelling in a false belief. And Atheist is so because he can afford to be an Atheist. He has lost the knowledge of death and is so wrapped up in safety that he knows nothing of fear or danger.
When the world takes a turn for the worse, Atheists will dwindle in number because they begin to find the nothing they embrace to hold no comfort. They will seek the religions with afterlife attached, or die, because knowing that nothing is watching over you leaves you feeling helpless and alone. When survival is necessary, these feelings will hinder the would-be survivor.
Religion keeps human beings going when all looks hopeless. It is a key benefactor to human survival. So, bullshit or no, it is necessary. An Atheist's goal is to eliminate religion. An Atheist is, basically, against human survival.
ø Is religion necessary to human morale and survival, regardless of truth? Does that mean an Atheist basically believes in stripping humans of the drive that will keep them going when all seems hopeless? I hear a lot about people in near-death situations who suddenly begin to ask god for help. Well, tell me. Your opinion counts.ø
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