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In reply to the discussion: Atheism doesn't poll well. That begs the question of....... why? [View all]Cuthbert Allgood
(4,974 posts)55. "if we are truly repentant." Meaning we believe in god.
And the bible makes it clear that denying the holy spirit is the one unforgivable sin (Matthew 12:31). So an atheist that denies the existence of the holy spirit (so, every atheist) is going to hell.
And the Catholic Church makes it clear that even if you are a good person, if you had the ability to believe in Jesus and did not, you're in hell.
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What's the difference between an atheist and a phony religious person? It's easy
walkingman
Jan 2018
#4
IMO - It is anyone that uses religion to advance their own interests without any adherence to
walkingman
Jan 2018
#8
When races are in the 5X/4X% range, you don't take on a single extra scrap of baggage you
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2018
#11
The Bible says atheists are evil, many times, in the Old and the New Testaments.
Mariana
Jan 2018
#12
Unfortunately for the unbelievers, there is one sin that can't be forgiven
marylandblue
Jan 2018
#19
And you see this as The State prosecuting Atheists as religious intolerance?
yallerdawg
Jan 2018
#27
I think I'll put my answer in a new OP, because it really is a topic to itself.
marylandblue
Jan 2018
#29
Cause if you're not FOR god you're AGAINST him, and only Satin is against god.
Binkie The Clown
Jan 2018
#53
In that Gallup survey, only 64% of Democrats said they'd vote for an atheist as president
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2018
#58
Yes and no - remember Carter left the Southern Baptists because of their misogyny
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2018
#61