I appologize, that was a little off topic, I always get a little erked when people don't present reasoning for their statements. I will accept your statement for the purpose of this discussion.
Changing gears a little bit. The following quotes are from message 7.
Also, it seems to me that if the Atheistic view was accurate, their nature would be to simply get as much as they can, as quickly as they can, and anyway they can. My experience with Atheists is that this just isn’t the case. This indicates to me that their positive attributes are from something other than the natural. They love their families, and have compassion for others just like everyone else. I don’t see any evidence that feelings of love, compassion and values are a part of any evolutionary process. It certainly appears to me that there is something external to our physical world that is influencing our thoughts. It is also obvious that we can all choose to ignore that influence, or as it has been put, that still small voice.
You say that evolutionary processes don't lead to loving one's family or having compassion for others. Are these traits not seen in other species? Loving ones families is essential for many species to survive. Look at the mother child relationship for dogs, monkeys, etc. I think that compassion can be put in that same boat. I guess the definition of love and compassion can come into question. Do you contend that the thing that causes a mother dog to protect her babies is different then the thing that causes a mother human to protect her child?
I can’t prove that Christ was who he said he was, but I believe that the circumstantial evidence is convincing. Why would he carry on a false messianic complex to the cross? Why would his followers who had been totally dispirited after the crucifixion go on to commit the rest of their lives to taking Christ’s life and message to the world. Some of the apostles were executed because of this commitment.
What about the possibility that Jesus was dillusional but at the same time very convincing. Look at how we treat modern day people who "talk to God." To be dillusional doesn't necessarily mean they can't be extremely intelligent and persuasive.
What about the evidence of all of the individuals who gave his/her life for the Islam way? A common response is that they have been deceived by political leaders or dillusional leaders. Why is it so obvious that these individuals are dillusional or politically influenced and not Jesus? Strength of conviction (even enough to die for) does not imply (in my mind) divinity.
I don't mean to attack you or anything like that, but I've always been torn as to why any single religion. It really seems like a "world view" choice which has been basically decided by where and when you (not necessarily you specifically) were born. How can I justify devoting my life to a belief that is based on the random chance that I was born here or there? When there are major correlations between families that are extremely religious in a certain religion and there children following the same way, I can't justify a God punishing me for not following the right religion.
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