THE PRACTICAL ADVANTAGE OF CHRISTIANITY
OVER ATHEISM
Let us compare Christianity with Atheism from a practical point of view. Christianity is very practical because; #1 it provides a written, therefore stable set of rules of conduct, which is virtuous. This simplifies decision making, and protects from harm, and provides the wholesome feeling of being morally clean, - Atheism does not! #2 It gives a purpose in life, a work – the ministry. This work gives people’s lives meaning and value, from which comes self esteem, - Atheism does not. #3 It provides a philosophy which shapes the character of peoples lives. The lives of practicing Christians are generally characterized by altruism, or service to God, neighbors and even enemies. And this promotes happiness, just as Jesus promised it would, - Atheism does not. #4 It also provides a loving family of like minded friends who help and care for one another. This satisfies our need to be part of something bigger than ourselves, a community. – Atheism does not.
In summery, this faith provides; #1protection, #2 promotes physical and mental health, #3 guarantees a measure of happiness, and, #4 satisfies our need for community. – Atheism provides none of these practical benefits.
Looking at the spiritual aspects of that faith, there are the added benefits, which, again, Atheism does not provide, of; #4 a wonderful hope for the future, and #5 the comfort from the belief that there is a loving heavenly Father, who will help Christians, in a variety of ways, with their problems.
Ross Yerkes
323 256 1018
OVER ATHEISM
Let us compare Christianity with Atheism from a practical point of view. Christianity is very practical because; #1 it provides a written, therefore stable set of rules of conduct, which is virtuous. This simplifies decision making, and protects from harm, and provides the wholesome feeling of being morally clean, - Atheism does not! #2 It gives a purpose in life, a work – the ministry. This work gives people’s lives meaning and value, from which comes self esteem, - Atheism does not. #3 It provides a philosophy which shapes the character of peoples lives. The lives of practicing Christians are generally characterized by altruism, or service to God, neighbors and even enemies. And this promotes happiness, just as Jesus promised it would, - Atheism does not. #4 It also provides a loving family of like minded friends who help and care for one another. This satisfies our need to be part of something bigger than ourselves, a community. – Atheism does not.
In summery, this faith provides; #1protection, #2 promotes physical and mental health, #3 guarantees a measure of happiness, and, #4 satisfies our need for community. – Atheism provides none of these practical benefits.
Looking at the spiritual aspects of that faith, there are the added benefits, which, again, Atheism does not provide, of; #4 a wonderful hope for the future, and #5 the comfort from the belief that there is a loving heavenly Father, who will help Christians, in a variety of ways, with their problems.
Ross Yerkes
323 256 1018
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