I will admit to the occasional bashing : ) but I try to do so with an ulterior motive. Just to try and destroy someones faith is wrong, it leaves an obligation that I can't pay.
I just don’t see the benefit unless it is a certain strain of elitism. Again... what is it you are trying to save people from? Is it your goal to steal faith from others because of your own unbelief?
No not at all. I am not anti belief in God. How can I say this? I am anti some peoples literal interpretation that they know the mind of God, because they read a scripture that confirmed what they believe.
The bottom line seems to be the imposition of beliefs. I am against the imposition of beliefs and no I don't think evolution theory (or science) should be forced on anyone. Neither should religion of any kind be forced on anyone.
Unfortunately we live in a world where other peoples beliefs are constantly being forced on us and our children. There is a simple solution though, we each need to take responsibility for our own lives and accept or reject beliefs based on our own understanding and knowledge. Knowledge can only be acquired through questioning and observing. Which brings me full circle back to my earlier statement that my purpose is to get people to ask a question and not assume that they already have the answer.
“Which brings me full circle back to my earlier statement that my purpose is to get people to ask a question and not assume that they already have the answer.”
As you assume you have them all. You have decided for the world there is no God... therefore there is no God.
Even the statement above proves the conceit in your heart. You, yourself do not go through life assuming you do not have the answer. You are convinced in what you believe. Not only that, but you assume you have the answers for everyone... there is no God... evolution is true... the word of God is a myth.
Admittedly, I believe the Bible is the correct answer and I make no apologies for that. If I do not believe in what I profess then my beliefs are merely supposition.