Why I Am Not A Christian Anymore
by Evid3nc3
The author of this series of videos (Evid3nc3) is a PhD candidate in Intelligent Systems (a sub-discipline of Computer Science); his focus is on evidence-justified beliefs and their argumentation as a means of conflict resolution both in computational and human systems.
This 11-part video series simply continues to get better and better with each new section. Take the time to view the entire series. You'll be glad you did -- webmdave
I explain my life as a born-again Christian, my deconversion, and my life as an atheist. In the deconversion section, I will show how evidence, reason, and experiences related to prayer, morality, deconverted Christians, the Bible, and my relationship with God Himself all lead to my eventual inability to believe anymore.
The author of this series of videos (Evid3nc3) is a PhD candidate in Intelligent Systems (a sub-discipline of Computer Science); his focus is on evidence-justified beliefs and their argumentation as a means of conflict resolution both in computational and human systems.
This 11-part video series simply continues to get better and better with each new section. Take the time to view the entire series. You'll be glad you did -- webmdave
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For those interested in watching the whole thing, you need to be on the actual Youtube site to access the links to the rest of the videos.
My journey as an unraveling believer began about 2 years ago when I encountered a sect of Christianity that seemed to have taken the simulation to new heights, but in actuality had been as it was for nearly 2000 years. The experience was with the Eastern Orthodox Church. This is Chritianity before Luther and before the Catholic church. Origins of it's development around (300 AD). It was in this ancient church that I thought I would find the truest expression of Christianity because of it's unchanging thread through history. What I found was a church full of extra Biblical tales, ritual, super saints, superstition and idolotry. After experiencing this, I began to question all Christianity. If millions of people could take their beliefs down such bizarre roads at such an early time in the history of the church, then I have to believe it might all be simulations to explain our desires and existance. Taking a step back, I started to see some of the same biblical discrepancies talked about in the videos.
Thank you for recording somehting that I tend to find difficult to express.
I'm just starting to accept that my examinations and reasoning and tthinking outside of the belief in a personal God is not just OK, but a good thing for me.
I am very excited to hear the rest of his story as he continues to finish up the videos over the coming months!
After watching the first eleven segments, I am impressed and craving more. The visuals complimented your gentle and concise narration well, without distracting from your spoken message. You would probably do very well as an author, for a shy person you present your information convincingly.
You were fortunate to have met the professor, it is inspiring to deal with superior intellects, especially those who possess the degree of humility he demonstrated. I know that a journey to the local library is in my near future, as you have inspired me.
Also, I need to correct myself: you actually do not need to be on youtube to view the other videos. Oops.
With much appreciation,
Sharon
While deconversion is not for the faint of heart - lots of family and relational issues to deal with - we have found that the cliched sayings of fundamentalist chrisianity are most fully understood once you leave; born again, unconditional love, eyes being opened, etc. are all things that will happen once you leave the mind control of religion.
Love,
Gray
thank you.
thank you.
where's the rest?
this so sounds like to story of my life. i have just started my path to enlightenment AKA deconversion.
This was a great example of why I come to this site. It is a vault of treasures that are worth more than anything the church ever had to offer! How can you put a value on knowledge?!
Terrific, simply terrific!!!
XPD (Ex-Pastor Dan)
I think you are a deluded liar. Unless you mean that you were an atheist in the sense that we are all born atheist. I don't buy it!
Come back to reality, Joe. Come back to sanity. Come back to TRUTH. Come back to Atheism.
I will pray to the Madrona Tree outside of my window for your 'salvation'.
XPD (Ex-Pastor Dan)
A supernatural after-life paradise is highly unlikely, and in My opinion not worth seeking. Live your life, learn lots of new things, explore your surroundings, help others when you can, and don't get too attached to whoever you think you are.
Both my parents died recently, my sweem Mom four years ago and my Dad in July '08. So I have a little more freedom to actually say what I need to say. Thanks for posting this.
Also, I need to correct myself: you actually do not need to be on youtube to view the other videos. Oops.
For those interested in watching the whole thing, you need to be on the actual Youtube site to access the links to the rest of the videos.
For those interested in watching the whole thing, you need to be on the actual Youtube site to access the links to the rest of the videos.
After watching the first eleven segments, I am impressed and craving more. The visuals complimented your gentle and concise narration well, without distracting from your spoken message. You would probably do very well as an author, for a shy person you present your information convincingly.
You were fortunate to have met the professor, it is inspiring to deal with superior intellects, especially those who possess the degree of humility he demonstrated. I know that a journey to the local library is in my near future, as you have inspired me.
You don't have to download any software, just put the url in the text box and hit download, then choose the quality you want to save it in.
I am very excited to hear the rest of his story as he continues to finish up the videos over the coming months!
My journey as an unraveling believer began about 2 years ago when I encountered a sect of Christianity that seemed to have taken the simulation to new heights, but in actuality had been as it was for nearly 2000 years. The experience was with the Eastern Orthodox Church. This is Chritianity before Luther and before the Catholic church. Origins of it's development around (300 AD). It was in this ancient church that I thought I would find the truest expression of Christianity because of it's unchanging thread through history. What I found was a church full of extra Biblical tales, ritual, super saints, superstition and idolotry. After experiencing this, I began to question all Christianity. If millions of people could take their beliefs down such bizarre roads at such an early time in the history of the church, then I have to believe it might all be simulations to explain our desires and existance. Taking a step back, I started to see some of the same biblical discrepancies talked about in the videos.
Thank you for recording somehting that I tend to find difficult to express.
I'm just starting to accept that my examinations and reasoning and tthinking outside of the belief in a personal God is not just OK, but a good thing for me.
My journey as an unraveling believer began about 2 years ago when I encountered a sect of Christianity that seemed to have taken the simulation to new heights, but in actuality had been as it was for nearly 2000 years. The experience was with the Eastern Orthodox Church. This is Chritianity before Luther and before the Catholic church. Origins of it's development around (300 AD). It was in this ancient church that I thought I would find the truest expression of Christianity because of it's unchanging thread through history. What I found was a church full of extra Biblical tales, ritual, super saints, superstition and idolotry. After experiencing this, I began to question all Christianity. If millions of people could take their beliefs down such bizarre roads at such an early time in the history of the church, then I have to believe it might all be simulations to explain our desires and existance. Taking a step back, I started to see some of the same biblical discrepancies talked about in the videos.
Thank you for recording somehting that I tend to find difficult to express.
I'm just starting to accept that my examinations and reasoning and tthinking outside of the belief in a personal God is not just OK, but a good thing for me.
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