Do we need God?

I've been questioning the existence of God, the truthfulness of the Bible, and the flip-flopping lies from the highest levels of the Catholic church for more than seven years now. Gradually, I have come to terms with the fact that there is no "supernatural entity" that created the world, reincarnated into a human to save our "sins", and allowed mortal folks to enter "heaven".

It's logical to assume that religious pursuits began as a way to try to understand why we are here, how we came into existence, and what lies beyond. However, thanks for the thousands of years of scientific exploration that deepens our understanding of the Earth and the universe, religion seems obsolete.

In addition to religion being obsolete, the Catholic religion, for hundreds of years, has been on the forefront of countless wars, deaths, persecutions, deceit, and sexual abuse. Yes, humans are not perfect. But why would the church authorities say that they are equal in terms of a pure "God" when countless priests, bishops, and Popes have been caught breaking their own laws?

The Roman Catholic organisation was built to establish order among the peasants and ordinary folk. It incorporated every aspect of religious instruction from countless other religions to create a broadly-accepted form of worship for all people. The organisation has a history of not moving forward with new, scientific developments. In most cases, the church has condemned any change to how we think of the world. Do you really want to support an organisation that pulls us back from progress?

Hopefully this short essay will give you a bit of perspective as to why I do not believe in God nor do I support the Catholic organisation. Do you agree with my perspective? Comment below.

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Comments

[sandy]

Great posts here, great information, it was like you was reading my mind, my thoughts. I am inspired now.

[Sean Palladino]

Thanks. Great to see another atheist. :)

[saul]

Surprisingly! It is like you some how was reading my mind everything i wanted to say was said and everything i was thinking was written.

[Sean Palladino]

Thanks, Saul. I hope you know that you are not alone, and there are many more atheists (or agnostics) out in the world. If you don't know about this website already, direct your web browser to TheThinkingAtheist.com to read about the growing community of atheists. :)

[pat]

Being a woman, i am more sentitive towards feelings and emotions; I feel a connection here; like I have found my place. thanks.