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[–] MinorLeakage 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

I'm not religious, but I actually agree with half your point. Many if not most atheists do have a habit of egoism and believing themselves to be god-like beings. A little humility would go a long way.

However, on the flip side, many if not most religious people have given up their circumspection and skepticism, and fallen into subservience.

I don't begrudge either side, but I can't help but feel there is a healthy middle ground.

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[–] 9-11 [S] 3 points -2 points (+1|-3) ago  (edited ago)

However, on the flip side, many if not most religious people have given up their circumspection and skepticism, and fallen into subservience.

I'm glad that we agree on the observation of egoism vs humility. However, I think the notion that skepticism should be a quality of a Christian is wrong, for that is little more than doubt and lack of faith. I agree in a general sense that questioning faith is a process that all Christians must go through to reach the unshakable faith of the born again believer, from which nothing can pull you from God's embrace... but it is not a virtue and commendable final state. Also, you mention subservience as a negative. I am a slave. A servant of God in the sense that my entire purpose of being is to glorify Him, to be a conduit for His grace and mercy, to be His hands and feet on this earth. It might be un-PC to embrace this idea of slavery and servitude, but there is no better word to show. As Christ has made His example by taking on this role himself in the gospel.

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[–] MinorLeakage 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago  (edited ago)

Sorry you're being downvoated for conversing with me. I appreciate your thoughts and that you took the time to answer. I don't think we're actually all that different, or that far off each other's opinions.

I like that you are completely aware and actually embrace that you are God's servant. I like anyone who can take an honest look at themselves and talk about it.

EDIT: The downvoating faggots can head back to their safe spaces now. Why not reply if you've got an opinion?