First: I most certainly do not need to prove or defend God. He can do that just fine Himself. I do try to
inform people of Him, however, and that is the difference.
And the second part of your post is rather baffling.
blackeyedsloth
The point is, you spent all of that time and energy into an argument that doesn't need to be around at all.
One one level, you're right. God can certainly answer for Himself. But that is not what you are getting at. It sounds as though you are saying that because there is no god to begin with, I am wasting my life. That's beyond false, and you most certainly cannot prove your position any more than I can prove mine.
blackeyedsloth
What's going on in your life? Do you have loved ones? Love them.
So.... are you implying that there is some sort of quota or limit on my ability to love? Because I love God, I can't love people as well? That is not true. I have loved ones, I adore them and they do not doubt it. At the same time, I love my God. It isn't something that's going to run out.
blackeyedsloth
Don't love something that may or may not be there. Don't love the idea that they may or may not be there.
And this is the other extreme you were talking about. You are directly telling me not to have any faith. You are directly tellng me to become an atheist. Conversely, I stated that my faith was the only correct one. You and I have done the same thing here, do you see? This is not a one sided coin, and all this "conflict" as you put it is not caused simply by those who have faith pushing it around in other people's faces. (Obviously this happens and is a bad thing at times.) Lack of faith can be spoken of with the same intensity.
blackeyedsloth
Don't ask them for things, don't blame them for things. You have the power to correct and provide things for yourself. You have plenty to love and be loved by. Why bother?
I do indeed have plenty to love and be loved by, and I'm most certainly thankful for that. And I do indeed have the power to do things for myself, I know that too. But your question baffles me. Why bother to love God? Well, I believe that God created me. (Izzat better, Blue? The "I believe"?) I believe that He has done wonderful things just for me, and I love Him. I certainly don't think it is a waste of energy to love Him, nor is it a waste of energy to be able to improve myself because of this love.
And Shaviv: No arguments there. You're absolutely correct. Others are most certainly allowed to believe I'm crazy. That doesn't mean they're right.