06-27-2008, 11:31 AM
cassierae Wrote:Relying on faith is what a lot of people do. Thats the thing that keeps them hanging on is faith in God. I've known a lot of people (As an atheist/individual I attended Bible Study with my ex, who knew I didn't believe but I went along with him) who close their eyes and think anything that doesn't follow their guidelines is bad or unholy. I could not BELIEVE what these people talked about! I actually had to go into the bathroom because their views on the world were so wrapped up in "God made this and wanted them to do that" was so far fetched I had to stop myself from an outburst. I don't remember what the topics were but I remember having to be told to be quiet. I guess I just have a natural curiosity and realistic view of the world and universe.
I am often amazed by religious discussion amongst biblical literalists, but my trip to the Creation Museum in Kentucky definitely takes the cake as the saddest/most ridiculous thing that I have witnessed since accepting the fact that I am an Atheist. At first it was hilarious to see the completely unscientific plaques that "explained" the equally hilarious displays. Then I started to notice that hundreds of kids were in there, being brainwashed to believe that nonsense. I heard some kids ask some very intelligent questions only to have them shot down with answers like "because the bible said so". I wanted to throw up it was so effing sad. Now, I often find my self thinking about all of the brilliant young minds that will never pursue scientific discoveries because they were brainwashed into Young Earth "Science".