Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Your Religion Versus Mine.

Through out history wars have been waged about whose beliefs are right.

First off, I'm going to say to belief your religion is more real then someone else's is close minded. Please take into consideration all possible angles before coming to a conclusion about which one is correct to you.

Here is my train of thought when it came to comparing Christianity and Islam.

The Quran says that at one time period heaven and earth were together and split a part. This does not follow any modern science views on the creation of the earth

The Bible presents the creation of the universe using the expanding universe model in which god spreads out the stars. This follows modern science and the belief that the universe is expanding.

The Quran states that Allah created Seven heavens and that the stars are in the lowest heaven. Also states that the earth is like a carpet held in place by mountains like tent pegs.

The bible associates the mountains with shaking saying that the mountains came out of the earth, "rising up".

The Quran states that the world is flat.

The Bible correctly made claims about the property of air (its weight) the existence of valleys and vents in the sea, ocean currents and winds tendency to blow in circular paths long before science actually proved it. Some may see this as a sign that they were able to do this because God led them in writing the Bible.

This is not an attack on Islam. These are just things that are not logical. If God was responsible for what Muhammad wrote wouldn't you think it would match up better reality?


Christianity vs. Atheist Worldview

Lets now compare and contrast the views of an Christian and an Atheist on major premises through the eyes of a Christian Scientist who was once an Atheist.(http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/atheismintro3.html#o6vslxIHNlnH)

Purpose of Universe -
Christian- The purpose of the universe is to provide a temporary habitation for human beings to choose to love or reject God.
Atheist- The universe has no purpose. It began as some random quantum variation and will likely end in thermodynamic heat death.

My Response: People just have problems accepting reality.

Value of the Human Species-
Christian- Human beings are more valuable than any other species of life, since they were created in the image of God.
Atheist- Human beings evolved from other species, so they have no more intrinsic value than any other species of life on earth.

My Response: My intellect and ability to comprehend information beyond instinct does in fact make me better then other species. Sorry Menchi! (my dog)

Purpose of Human Life-
Christian- The purpose of human life is to bring glory to God through loving Him and our fellow human beings.
Atheist- There is no ultimate purpose to human life. We live and we die and it doesn't matter what we do with our life.

My Response: Personally, I do not like the idea of being a live only to service a higher power who lives in a kingdom in the greatest place ever. Monarchy anyone?

Value of Individuals-
Christian- All human beings are valuable to God and none has any more value than any other.
Atheist- Those who contribute more to society are more valuable than those who contribute less.

My Response: Are you saying that I have done more to society than Bill Gates or Einstein? I think highly of myself but not that much!

The Work of Individuals-
Christian- The most valuable work a person can do are spiritual service to God (worship) and to humans (good works).
Atheist- "He who dies with the most things wins." Wealth and fame will bring you happiness. Rich celebrities win!

My Response: Atheists are not materialistic by nature. They are still capable of seeing things more important such as family and loved ones. (Yes you can have a heart without believing in God)

Morality-
Christian- Moral laws are given by God, and like the laws of physics, do not change. Immoral behavior is not justified by circumstances.
Atheist- Morality is determined by society and can be changed at any time to reflect current practices. Immoral behavior can be justified to bring about a "greater good."

My Response: The Bible states that woman are unequal. As time changed we understand that woman are not as unequal as we thought. If we continued to following purely the word of the Bible this would have never happened. God's Laws cannot always be right if this is the case.
Also, I personally believe that shooting someone who is threatening your life is an Immoral behavior that is justified by bringing the greater good.


Conclusion:
Logically think through every view you have before believing it.


3 comments:

  1. so much for not religion today. :]

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  2. Mike, you are fighting a battle you canno win. Don't stop, though.

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  3. Purpose of Human Life-
    Christian- The purpose of human life is to bring glory to God through loving Him and our fellow human beings.
    Atheist- There is no ultimate purpose to human life. We live and we die and it doesn't matter what we do with our life.

    My Response: Personally, I do not like the idea of being a live only to service a higher power who lives in a kingdom in the greatest place ever. Monarchy anyone?


    wanna go, mike? i think i could take you.
    but seriously...i think you're brilliant, even if i disagree with you half the time :)

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