tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211409678921393693.post2261041560139612457..comments2024-01-04T07:28:40.043-05:00Comments on God is a myth!: IndoctrinationChatpilothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550924322118366351noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211409678921393693.post-79662548865017988132012-02-08T11:37:08.011-05:002012-02-08T11:37:08.011-05:00@Exrelayman, thanks for your comments and support....@Exrelayman, thanks for your comments and support. I think as an informed atheist the least I can do is share my knowledge and experience with the many that find themselves where I once was. Those that are searching for answers after many years of delusion. I even give advice on my blog sometimes. It's a good feeling to know that you were able to help others with your simple words and in the smallest way make a great impact on peoples lives.Chatpilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550924322118366351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211409678921393693.post-35092322240271851422012-02-08T11:14:07.052-05:002012-02-08T11:14:07.052-05:00Hi Chatpilot. I like your blog which I found via y...Hi Chatpilot. I like your blog which I found via your comments at Debunking Christianity. Mostly I just lurk, but wanted you to at least know I appreciate your efforts against superstition.<br /><br />Your posts are clear and concise, sticking to one point in plain but forceful language.<br /><br />As to the topic of this post, a hunger for truth must overcome childhood indoctrination and cultural pressure in order for the mind to become free enough to investigate in an open manner. I am glad you were able to do this and wish you well with your blog and with life in general.Exrelaymannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211409678921393693.post-80257505169207028862012-02-08T07:19:52.212-05:002012-02-08T07:19:52.212-05:00@cici459, thanks for your reply. I must say that I...@cici459, thanks for your reply. I must say that I agree with every single word of it too. I was always told that God was good and that he loved me and that everything that happened was in some way some part of his will. I did not become a Christian till I was 14 years old and it was my decision, but the foundation was already in place. @Baconsbud the thing that is missing in your comment is that our parents and those that are closest to us don't deceive us purposefully or with bad intent. You must remember that they themselves are passing on what they believe to be the truth. In other words they have been deluded as well. Of course its hard to change our views but that is part of growing up and being completely honest with ourselves. I have lost a lot of "friends" when I left the church and my family treats me like a bad rash that they wish would go away although none of them is as devout as they let on. Sometimes the truth comes with consequences and we have to be willing to live with those or live a lie.Chatpilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550924322118366351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211409678921393693.post-2705868810180884612012-02-08T05:06:12.712-05:002012-02-08T05:06:12.712-05:00I agree with you that more people need to question...I agree with you that more people need to question their beliefs but I think you are asking for more then most can do. You aren't just asking them to use reason but to admit to themselves that those they have trusted the most in their lives have lied to them for their whole lives. I am lucky that I have never really been fully indoctrinated into religion but many aren't so lucky. I know even now when I feel I have to change my views on an issue it isn't easy and sometimes is made harder because I have to admit someone I trusted to tell me the truth has misled me.Baconsbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575410885851841473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211409678921393693.post-72831633913481720312012-02-08T01:12:59.349-05:002012-02-08T01:12:59.349-05:00A parent's job is to guide their children, let...A parent's job is to guide their children, let them ask questions, find evidence for themselves and make up their own minds when they're ready and not force your beliefs down their throat. Children are so trusting and parents take advantage by indoctrinating them at an impressionable age...what child doesn't want to please their parents? By the time they can look at the facts objectively they're so entrenched in myths it's difficult to let go. I wonder how many people would embrace christianity if they waited until adulthood to make a decision. People like to take the easy road rather than think for themselves.cici459noreply@blogger.com