I REALLY need the opinion of Atheists and Christians.

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Alright, well, here's what's up.

I've been considering becoming a Christian, so I've been talking to the people in my community about it.

So far, the pastor at my local church has been very helpful.

When I raised my objections to him-

- that the entire resurrection of Jesus could have been faked or a lie

- that I, and nobody in my family, had ever seen any proof that God existed

- that if God was loving, he wouldn't send people to Hell, and he would stop bad people from doing bad things, etc

- that the Bible was just the result of superstitious people writing down their fantasies thousands of years ago

- that science proved that God didn't exist

and so and so forth..

He didn't get angry, or tell me that I was stupid, or that I was going to Hell.

He explained to me very logically why none of my arguments made any sense. xD

Which, at the time, sort of irritated me. But his explanations make a lot of sense. A lot more sense than what I was saying.

He gave me some books to read, which I did, and they convinced me even more that being an Atheist was kind of... nonsensical.

But I haven't heard or had the opportunity to read more about what Atheists think. I only had my own arguments, and I'm not the most well learned person in the world, and I'm sure other arguments exist that are more compelling than mine were.

So I guess what I'm looking for here is for other Atheists to tell me what they think. Why are you an Atheist? How do you know you're right? What have you seen / heard / read that convinced you?

I'm also looking for Christian input. Why are you Christian, how do you know /you're/ right, what have you seen / heard / read that convinced you, if you weren't raised to be Christian?

Also, PLEASE NOTE:

I am NOT looking for answers that are tied up in emotions. Decisions based on your emotions are rarely well thought out.

So if you're an Atheist or a Christian because of some horrible experience or something, fine, cool, but that doesn't help me. xD

I'm trying to make a well informed decision here.

Also, Atheists, don't get pissed at me if I start asking for you to elaborate, or if I challenge your arguments.

I'm not trying to cause trouble, I just need to clarify, for myself, that what you're saying makes sense. D:

This is a pretty big deal to me, and I don't want to base it off of incomplete or inaccurate information.

Also! Everyone try to be respectful.

No name calling or mud slinging. =P

Thanks in advance to everyone who answers!
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Okie dokies! xD

So, I have officially made up my mind on this issue.

Thank you to everyone who has answered, and commented, and helped me on my journey. xD

I REALLY need the opinion of Atheists and Christians.
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