I've been an Atheist for over three years. I've come out as an Atheist to my friends and family, and mother accepts me for who I am. But I haven't post on this blog for awhile, and I've decided to come out as an Atheist on my blog.
The reason that I became an Atheist, is because I started studying the Bible, and read scripture more in it's context. I discovered that Jesus didn't fulfill all the prophecies within the life time of his disciples, and wasn't suppose to die on a cross, and save us from sin. The Messiah is suppose to free the people of Isreal from captivating. He didn't care about the gentiles.
In fact, the message wasn't made for the textiles until Paul heard a voice in the guy.
Paul never met Jesus, he doesn't mention any of his miracles in his letters, his interpretation of the resurrection is entirely different from the four Gospels, and the four Gospels were not written by eye witness. The gospels were not written as historical documents, they were written as tools of recruitment for the faith. Paul doesn't mention the miraculous birth, and he does not mention the empty tomb.
The empty tomb isn't talked about, until the four Gospels. And the four Gospels were written a good 30 or 40 years after the life of Jesus, so it's hearsay.
Once I realized all this, I decided to stop believing in the Bible, and become an Atheist. I thought about becoming a Deist. But then I asked myself, "What's the difference between believing in a god that doesn't intervene in human affairs, and no god at all?" And the answer is none, there is no difference. So I've decided to remain an Atheist.
I'm happy to be an Atheist, and proud to be an Atheist. I love gay people again, I support gay rights, and I'm happy that my gay friends and family can get married. The world feels like a better and more interesting place. I have a more open mind, and I'm looking forward to learning new things, and understanding different beliefs.
