We disagree. It is the only theology that makes sense.
Demonstrate.
Nor, apparently, would you try to provide empirical evidence for him (odin) either? Whereas, we are constantly having to do so for the Judeo-Christion One and Only. My contention is if God exists, then there surely is proof for Him and that is why I am comfortable where I stand. I am waiting for the Muslim, Hindu, Animist, et al. gods to provide their signs and wonders.
You've never heard of the Milk Miracle, have you?
Besides, Odin and the Aesir don't provide signs and wonders probably because they don't want to. It's good enough for me that Odin's call was louder, stronger, and more persistent than any other God's.
'Sides, Odin's judgment allowed Christianity to thrive in Europe.
Clearly, he's not interested in a divine penis contest.
Perhaps these "signs and wonders" are simply the human mind seeing the miraculous in the mundane, instead?
I did not mean to imply science is anti-god,
You said it directly. "...science's anti-god position..."
after all, the Catholic clergy and followers has contributed as much to science as the entire barbaric or secular European continent in the dark or middle ages. I said or implied there is a serious contingent of science or scientists who are intent on advancing the idea this world could have formed without a higher intelligence (i.e. God). THAT position lacks all logic and reason and is highly detrimental to society.
No, it isn't. And for the record, the Gauls had a more accurate calender than Rome.
Perfectly ok with me that we should disagree on what is good or what is proper. But I must say, I remain wholly disheartened (should also mention dumbfounded) how short-sighted a liberal or non-god-feaing world thinks or operates.
Actually, it's anything BUT shortsighted.
The pampered two year olds become the self-centered 5 and 12 year olds and adolescents in the West. No discipline or morals, no hope. And,yes, that is where we now stand, IMO.
Who said anything about pampering them? Discipline =/= punishment.
Discipline is good. Punishment is bad.
I suggest you learn about behavioral redirection.
I see. And you have decided there is little to distinguish between Jesus Christ and Christian morals and charity --- vs. the infamous megalomaniac fascists you are referring to? And I am to take that as a well-informed reasoned argument.
No, you're not, because that's not what I said.
I compared the idea of asking nothing but obedience and trust to fascists. That's the case regardless of what God we're talking about.
I've seen the teachings of Jesus. The Sermon on the Mount is one of my favorite spiritual passages. I have nothing against Christianity as a whole, and think it's done much good in the world. Believe me, when anti-Christians start spewing that nonsense about Christians ruining the world, I take YOUR side in defending the Christianity's positives.
But just because I recognize the positives doesn't mean I shy away from the negatives. I'm willing to do that with my own religion's history (human sacrifice, slavery, Viking raids, etc.). Furthermore, I'm willing to admit that my Gods are NOT perfect. I've never seen evidence that perfection exists.
Truth is one of the Nine Noble Virtues.
Oh He will forgive you, if one is truly contrite and sincere. Beyond that, I am not sure what you mean by “that exact request has never ended well?” Are you hung up with hypocries in the pews or what?
I've only gone to church a couple times in my whole life. I wasn't raised Christian.
But when a God comes forth and makes the same exact offer as oppressive fascists, why should we take him any more seriously?
