Science, Religion, God – Let’s just be honest

I thought this was an interesting read. Will post a more thorough response when time allows

I am intrigued by you, scienceishonesty. GDR and jar seem to have it covered here, but I did notice some things I thought I'd input, all starting with a single question:What is your purpose here?Or perhaps I should begin with the reason why I love this forum. I'm here because I enjoy a community in which I can be part of an ongoing dialogue. This dialogue is indeed ongoing, since if it was not sites like this would not exist. I love the fact that I can "log on," debate and converse with different people, holding totally opposite positions from myself, but do all of that in a respectful manner. And I think that's what I'm getting at.I mean no disrespect dude, but your OP is, as GDR stated earlier, one giant straw man assault. It is clear that you once believed something, now you do not, and therefore attack your previous beliefs with what appears to be condescension, even hatred at points. Examples like these come to mind: The list literally goes on and on. I don't see any attempt to dialogue and respect the beliefs of others, rather what I read is a specifically targeted attack stemming from negative personal experience. Not trying to judge or box you in, that is just what it appears to be.You also repeatedly assume my experience, as a Christian, is your experience, and my beliefs are the same as your old ones, like here: Perhaps for you, being a Christian ment blinding yourself to reality. That actually makes a lot of sense because Christianity is good at doing that. That's humanity. But to assume just because your Christian experience and thought process went a specific way that mine does the same doesn't make very much sense.Something else I noticed is that while your title, "Science, Religion, God - Let's Just be Honest" seems to be speaking on religion as a whole, your content specifically targets the Christian religion, despite your attempts to make it appear otherwise.All of this to say: What you're saying has some merit and value to it, but as a Christian I feel less inclined to listen to what you have to say because of the disrespectful tone in which it is written. As someone who holds contrary views to many on this site (not trying to sound like a martyr, just reality), there is much I don't agree with here. But you will still find respect oozing from these typed words because I believe respect breeds respect. Try starting there, and you may be less frustrated, and perhaps even generate some positive vibes And everyone loves positive vibes! They're the best kind! Regards!- Raph