A long time ago I happened upon a forum that was a very mature back and forth between believers and atheists. I was a believe on a quest at the time, just wanted answers and was open minded as to what answers I might find. These folks really knew their stuff, even a coiuple of PhDs on religious matter I will always appreciate having come across that place during that period of my quest.
Additionally, that which can prove helpful is a huge variety of sites that are rather comprehensive. While you may consider such to be cringe-worthy I find the skeptik's annotated bible to be a wonderful resource, Before such things were on the net imade one of my own. I have a bible with countless post-its marking various things like contradictions, bible-god ordered violence and other bits of enlightenment. Now, with a few key-strokes you can break such tbhings down in seconds. Of course the downside could be not really learning the bible as thoroughly as if one does their ow n compilation but that is a negligible disadvantage.
I think if someone earnestly seeks answers they will find them. I think everyone ends up where they want/need to be w/religion. Some really do need to believe others don't.
Julie.
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