Tag Archives: Christianity
Imposing Human Rights and Moral Values on Others
I am a very strong proponent of human rights and social justice, but I am at odds in my own mind as to what extent we in the U.S. or the community of nations (UN) have a right to insist … Continue reading
Christianity of Exclusions
I grew up in a very strong Christian family and went to a Christian high school. One of the primary reasons I eventually abandoned Christianity was due to the lack of a connection with God. But another factor was a … Continue reading
Morality without Religion?
In discussions I have had with Christians I have heard it argued that “How can there be morality without Christian values?” When I reply that I am an agnostic and feel that I have quite high moral and ethical standards … Continue reading
Autism and the Lack of Spirituality
My personal reasons why autistic individuals do not experience spirituality as an autistic is because they are unable to pick up on subliminal signals (unknown to science at this point) from others. Continue reading
The Good Samaritan
In the parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus speaks about a good deed being done by a pagan while two God fearing Jews ignored the peril of a beaten and robbed man. Does this parable hint that God would look favorably upon a good pagan and poorly upon uncompassionate God fearing men? Continue reading
Is there a God out there?
I reveal my struggle with a faith based God and my break with my Christian roots. I don’t know if there is a God, the creator of all, but I have curiosity about the possibilities. I feel that if there is a God like some Christians profess, Christians in general are extremely poor representatives of that faith and fail to understand the meaning of grace, compassion, forgiveness, unconditional love, turning the other cheek, and letting God be the judge. Continue reading