Quote Originally Posted by JoeE SP9
If parachutists really had faith they would only have one chute. When I jumped out of airplanes while in the military I always had a backup chute.
I am reminded of something Bertrand Russell (athiest)once said. He was asked if he died and ended up standing before the throne of God and was asked by God "Why didn't you believe in me?" His response was "I would say to God you should have given better evidence". So, it comes down to faith ie: Belief without proof. I need proof.
I do not now nor have I ever believed that the Bible is the direct word of God. If it is then "God" is mean spirited capricious and intolerant. The biblical version of creation is simply not believable and the Bible just gets more unbelievable from there. Just consider, Noah and a breeding pair of every animal in a relatively small boat?
It is my observation that those who benefit the most from any organized religion are the priests ministers and assorted shamen who always live a cushier more comfortable life than their flocks.
You and I think a lot alike.

There is no scientific explanation for bees, therefore god must have created them. Thus god exists because bees exist is not a logical argument. Where's the scientific explanation for god?