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Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 9:50am On Dec 16, 2023
I'm a physician. During med school, I noticed many things in my clinical trainings. Many people dying even after copious prayers. Some were pastors and notable men of god that supposedly did miracles. I asked myself where all the Bible quotes about healing went to. Jusr before I did my Sponsio Academica, lost my dad. This man was a vibrant Christian. Left his booming alcohol business to become a Christian and from there his health dwindled….
Then I started digging. Asked several questions, which was either ignored by my mum or I was told to ask the pastors, who turned out to be clueless. The butt of those questions were these
1. If Yahweh loved us, why give us a very contradictory and lie infected book like the bible, and then disappear from the scene. I mean since the days of the Bible where he was popping up and throwing down fire and lightning from up above, dude has gone mighty silent.
2. How come the most 'christianized' countries happen to be the most miserable? From Latin America to Africa, poverty is the norm. And the relatively atheistic societies are the most successful, like the Scandinavian countries, Iceland, China, Eastern Europe etc. Despite the fact your bible said righteousness exalteth a nation and even said the prayers of the heathens are abominations, yet those heathen get more successful while the people that pray more to him get more miserable. Case in point in Nigeria. We call US, UK, Canada sinful and irreligious cos of their LGBTQXXX, yet we abandon Nigeria that abhors LGBTQXXX to flee to those 'cursed' countries (like many Christians call them)
3. Miracles only happen in TVs and social media. Never happens in hospitals where the real sick people are. For some reasons, pastors only do their miracles in their churches, but avidly avoid these hospitals, even if the hospitals are right beside them. In fact, many churches now have hospitals, and run clinics on Sundays. Even pastors and churches contribute money for surgeries for their members. I mean they could simply heal those members with a word, just like good old Jesus, thus saving them from giving us doctors their hard-earned money, and also saving the member and his family the physical pain and stress of the sickness. Only miracles we hear about are the unconfirmed healing from HIV, sickle cell etc. Have you ever seen them make an amputee limb regrow? Lol 😆 . That one would be difficult for them to arrange, especially on live tv

4. The Bible story on creation is so funny. There are many sticky points than a chocolate bar.
A. Christians believe atheists are wrong to assume everything on earth was not created, but they forget the fact their bible said Yahweh created the world from….. nothing. And where did Yahweh himself pop out from? Yup. Nothing. He just existed
B. Your creation story said Yahweh created plants before the sun. Interesting…
C. Chapter 1 reports that the fruit trees were created before the man, while chapter 2 indicates they were made after him. Genesis 1:20 says the fowl were created out of the waters; Genesis 2:19 alleges they were formed from the ground.
D. Contradictions are also seen in the biblical story of a worldwide flood. According to Genesis 6:19-22, God ordered Noah to bring “of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort . . . into the ark.” Nevertheless, Genesis 7:2-3 relates that the Lord ordered Noah to take into the ark the clean beasts and the birds by sevens, and only the unclean beasts by twos.
E. Genesis 8:4 reports that, as the waters of the flood receded, Noah’s ark rested on the mountains of Ararat in the seventh month. The very next verse, however, says the mountaintops could not be seen until the tenth month.
F.Genesis 8:13 describes the earth as being dry on the first day of the first month. But Genesis 8:14 informs us the earth was not dry until the twenty-seventh day of the second month
You can see other gaffes in the Bible here https://www.nairaland.com/7659505/book-bible-gaffes

4. The Bible is a poor moral source.
A. Yahweh committed more murders than Satan. Matter of fact, I can't remember any killing by Satan but an loving god committed all sorts of genocide, from innocent babies, told Israelites to rip babies from preggo women etc. He even said people wearing different materials in the same cloth should be killed.
B. The Bible upholds slavery and even warns slaves to be obedient to their slavemasters just like they are obedient to him. He gave 10 commandments, yet ignored saying anything bad about slavery or misogyny. What does that tell you?
C. Its also a sin to work on Sabbaths which may be Saturdays or Sundays, depending on your Christian persuation.
D. Its a sin to wear different fabrics

5. So Yahweh created the whole world, right?
There's Eden. He then made a tree of knowledge, and guess what? Planted it right in the middle of the garden. As an all knowing god, Yahweh knew Adam was gonna fail but planted this forbidden tree right in the middle of the garden with luscious fruits, to distract and tempt Adam. Gave him a partner that would make the temptation very hard to pass up. Then to make matters worse, he allowed Satan(an omnipresent and omnipotent being) to finish the job of tempting Adam? Then when man fails, he turns around to blame him of making the wrong choice? And then went ahead to rain curses in the poor dude.
Are you seeing how Yahweh stacked up the odds against poor Adam. Almost as if he wants the dude to fail.

Here is an analogy. You(yahweh) sent your son(Adam) to school(garden of eden) and paid a bully(Satan) to distract and beat the child, so he'll fail in school? I used the word 'paid' because he Satan is an upgraded being, having those powers handed to him by Yahweh. Whats his target? A puny Adam, a regular mortal with no powers whatsoever

6. The story of creationism has no historical backup. And evolution can be supported by biology, genetics, archeology etc. There was even no mention of dinosaurs in the Bible even though they roamed for thousands of years

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by LordReed(m): 10:21am On Dec 16, 2023
You can't examine these stories too critically, they fall apart like wet tissue paper otherwise. It took me too long but I am happy I got there. No more wrestling with angels, demons, spirits and gods, just living my life like a human being with hopes, dreams, purposes, love and all the other good stuff without belief in supernatural beings out to trip me up like schoolyard bullies.

Kudos jaephoenix.

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by terrezo2002(m): 10:38am On Dec 16, 2023
Why all these troubles on what you don't believe in. This shows you something is in you trying to fight off the truth and you are angry that it keeps popping into your head even though you have tried to fight it off.

From your post, I already concluded where you are driving at. That it is better to serve Satan than Yahweh.
It is not difficult to discern the spirits that works in people.

Your rant always about Christianity just gave you away who truly you are.

Repent!

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 10:43am On Dec 16, 2023
LordReed:
You can't examine these stories too critically, they fall apart like wet tissue paper otherwise. It took me too long but I am happy I got there. No more wrestling with angels, demons, spirits and gods, just living my life like a human being with hopes, dreams, purposes, love and all the other good stuff without belief in supernatural beings out to trip me up like schoolyard bullies.

Kudos jaephoenix.
Thanks bro. Really glad I found out the truth. I was still asking questions til I got into Nairaland. Folks like you, Hopefullandlord, capslocked(wheres this dude) etc helped me deconvert

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 10:49am On Dec 16, 2023
terrezo2002:
Why all these troubles on what you don't believe in. This shows you something is in you trying to fight off the truth and you are angry that it keeps popping into your head even though you have tried to fight it off.

From your post, I already concluded where you are driving at. That it is better to serve Satan than Yahweh.
It is not difficult to discern the spirits that works in people.

Your rant always about Christianity just gave you away who truly you are.

Repent!
Lol 😆
1. I have been on Nairaland for about 8 years, and i didn't create any post like this cos i know what folks like you would say. I made this post (which I converted to a thread) after a Christian here Lawag3, a nice fellow, asked me why I became an atheist and I promised him I'll reply him and create a thread so other Christians can input. And after a few days(and having some spare free time as a Saturday), I decided to reply him. I didn't make the post out of whatever bullshitry you thought. I
2. I don't believe in your Satan or any imaginary booboo yall cook up

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by ucheheart(m): 10:58am On Dec 16, 2023
Face your atheism and leave Christians alone.

What you believe in works for you. That's my motto.

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by terrezo2002(m): 10:58am On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

Lol 😆
1. I have been on Nairaland for about 8 years, and i didn't create any post like this cos i know what folks like you would say. I made this post (which I converted to a thread) after a Christian here Lawag3, a nice fellow, asked me why I became an atheist and I promised him I'll reply him and create a thread so other Christians can input. And after a few days(and having some spare free time as a Saturday), I decided to reply him. I didn't make the post out of whatever bullshitry you thought. I
2. I don't believe in your Satan or any imaginary booboo yall cook up
Since I know you on nairaland, you give yourself headache talking about entities you don't believe in. It just says one thing, you believe but making every effort to fight it off your mind.
And from what I can see, you will do this for the rest of your life.
Christianity has made impacts on the world, but you don't see it. All you talk about is what is not true about Christianity.
My friend rest. The battle is bigger than you.

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 11:04am On Dec 16, 2023
ucheheart:
Face your atheism and leave Christians alone.

What you believe in works for you. That's my motto.
Lol, these bitter christians sef.
I see several posts here about people changing, I don't see any Christian complain. An atheist makes his own post and y'all having seizures.
Like I said, this thread was made in reply to Lawag3, a Christian who asked my why I became an atheist. Is it a crime to reply him? Lol
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by ucheheart(m): 11:12am On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

Lol, these bitter christians sef.
I see several posts here about people changing, I don't see any Christian complain. An atheist makes his own post and y'all having seizures.
Like I said, this thread was made in reply to Lawag3, a Christian who asked my why I became an atheist. Is it a crime to reply him? Lol

Then channel your reply to lawag3 and stop disturbing us on nairaland.

Na people like you go deceive people finish come later turn born again
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 11:13am On Dec 16, 2023
terrezo2002:

Since I know you on nairaland, you give yourself headache talking about entities you don't believe in. It just says one thing, you believe but making every effort to fight it off your mind.
And from what I can see, you will do this for the rest of your life.
Christianity has made impacts on the world, but you don't see it. All you talk about is what is not true about Christianity.
My friend rest. The battle is bigger than you.
Lol. This guy is cracking me up
Do you know why Seun had to separate the Christians from the muslims and even put a pledge for anyone trying to post in a Muslim thread? Because christians are forever attacking Muslims, on Muslim threads, and even in christian threads. Check the Religion section, you'll see numerous posts on why Islam or Mohammed is bad etc. Nobody instigated those Christians. Notably TenQ, AdvocateJare(or something like that) etc. None of you clowns have asked them why they made such posts.. No. You turn a blind eye. You yourself even participate in those Islam bashing threads. Now an atheist has made a similar thread about Christianity and you're here ranting. You obviously don't heed what your bible told you about judging others.
Look how you ignored what I posted anf attacked me. Typical christians. Ignore the message, attack the messenger

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 11:15am On Dec 16, 2023
ucheheart:


Then channel your reply to lawag3 and stop disturbing us on nairaland.

Na people like you go deceive people finish come later turn born again
Lol 😆
Why e dey pain una? Now you see how muslims feel when there are so many anti-islam posts popping up in the Religion section. A bit of your own medicine is now turning bitter for you.
Abeg no vex. Sorry grin

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by terrezo2002(m): 11:20am On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

Lol. This guy is cracking me up
Do you know why Seun had to separate the Christians from the muslims and even put a pledge for anyone trying to post in a Muslim thread? Because christians are forever attacking Muslims, on Muslim threads, and even in christian threads. Check the Religion section, you'll see numerous posts on why Islam or Mohammed is bad etc. Nobody instigated those Christians. Notably TenQ, AdvocateJare(or something like that) etc. None of you clowns have asked them why they made such posts.. No. You turn a blind eye. You yourself even participate in those Islam bashing threads. Now an atheist has made a similar thread about Christianity and you're here ranting. You obviously don't heed what your bible told you about judging others.
Look how you ignored what I posted anf attacked me. Typical christians. Ignore the message, attack the messenger
I won't join you to deviate from the subject matter.
Why the headache spending your time on nairaland talking about what you don't believe in?
You should spend time talking about what you believe in. The battle you are fighting is not having any effect, rather it is giving Christianity more strength.
Remember the words of Jesus. " I will build My Church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it"
So rest friend.
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by hopefulLandlord: 11:27am On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

Thanks bro. Really glad I found out the truth. I was still asking questions til I got into Nairaland. Folks like you, Hopefullandlord, capslocked(wheres this dude) etc helped me deconvert
I'm blushing
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by Onyiiobi7735(m): 11:53am On Dec 16, 2023
Lol One thing in common with Nigeria Nairaland atheists is that they are always ranting like rabid animals,as if it would stop Christianity and Islam from existing.
Even atheists in the Western world don't behave and rant like animals like these entities on the forum.
Lol!
There are no atheists on NL.What exists here is frustrated, bitter cowardly, animals who couldn't face up to their fears, and insecurity, entities who are afraid of tackling the questions they have about religion like a reasonable,sane and mature individual.
Rather they lash out online like a demented crocodile, spewing trash which puts into question the state of mental health.
Lol!
Atheists enjoy yourselves.
You go rant tire.
It doesn't disprove God and the Bible.
Atheists/ animals, you all will pass on when the time, but God and the Bible will remain forever.

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 12:36pm On Dec 16, 2023
terrezo2002:

I won't join you to deviate from the subject matter.
Why the headache spending your time on nairaland talking about what you don't believe in?
You should spend time talking about what you believe in. The battle you are fighting is not having any effect, rather it is giving Christianity more strength.
Remember the words of Jesus. " I will build My Church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it"
So rest friend.
So going by your post, TenQ, Advocatejare, MightySparrow and all those christians dropping posts everyday against JWs and Muslims are being tormented?
Makes sense grin
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 12:38pm On Dec 16, 2023
hopefulLandlord:

I'm blushing
You should be. You have been giving folks free one way tickets to hell. Hope you'll enjoy the hell with us cool
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 12:39pm On Dec 16, 2023
Onyiiobi7735:
Lol One thing in common with Nigeria Nairaland atheists is that they are always ranting like rabid animals,as if it would stop Christianity and Islam from existing.
Even atheists in the Western world don't behave and rant like animals like these entities on the forum.
Lol!
There are no atheists on NL.What exists here is frustrated, bitter cowardly, animals who couldn't face up to their fears, and insecurity, entities who are afraid of tackling the questions they have about religion like a reasonable,sane and mature individual.
Rather they lash out online like a demented crocodile, spewing trash which puts into question the state of mental health.
Lol!
Atheists enjoy yourselves.
You go rant tire.
It doesn't disprove God and the Bible.
Atheists/ animals, you all will pass on when the time, but God and the Bible will remain forever.
Thanks.
Btw I thought u r a woman, how come you have changed gender? Or are you now a trannie? Remember trannies are going to hell with atheists grin

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by Onyiiobi7735(m): 12:42pm On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

Thanks.
Btw I thought u r a woman, how come you have changed gender? Or are you now a trannie? Remember trannies are going to hell with atheists grin
Thanks
Btw I thought you are a man.How come you changed gender?
Or are you a trannie.
Remember trannies and other degenerates are going to hell with atheists.
Lol!
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 12:46pm On Dec 16, 2023
Onyiiobi7735:

Thanks
Btw I thought you are a man.How come you changed gender?
Or are you a trannie.
Remember trannies and other degenerates are going to hell with atheists.
Lol!
Please stop trolling us here, Mr. Tranny, u r more disgusting than a heathen
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by Onyiiobi7735(m): 12:50pm On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

Please stop trolling us here, Mr. Tranny, u r more disgusting than a heathen
Lol! Who's trolling a swine like you.?
Mrs tranny, you are more useless than a tissue paper used to clean the ass after toilet.
Look at you, more disgusting than a pig and heathen .
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by MightySparrow: 12:52pm On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

So going by your post, TenQ, Advocatejare, MightySparrow and all those christians dropping posts everyday against JWs and Muslims are being tormented?
Makes sense grin


Nonsense
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 12:53pm On Dec 16, 2023
Onyiiobi7735:

Lol! Who's trolling a swine like you.?
Mrs tranny, you are more useless than a tissue paper used to clean the ass after toilet.
Look at you, more disgusting than a pig and heathen .
I cast out the spirit of debauchery in you
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 12:54pm On Dec 16, 2023
MightySparrow:



Nonsense
I'm just using your actions as analogy. No offense meant
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by MightySparrow: 1:00pm On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

I'm just using your actions as analogy. No offense meant

I don't mean to be rude either.

Cheers.

Happy Christmas in advance.
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by Onyiiobi7735(m): 1:05pm On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:
I cast out the spirit of debauchery in you
Lol! An atheist casting and binding.
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 1:27pm On Dec 16, 2023
MightySparrow:


I don't mean to be rude either.

Cheers.

Happy Christmas in advance.
Happy Christmas too bro. Take am easy on our JW bros grin
Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 1:27pm On Dec 16, 2023
Onyiiobi7735:

Lol! An atheist casting and binding.
Yup. By the powers bestowed upon me by the glorious Flying Spaghetti Monster

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by Auki: 2:07pm On Dec 16, 2023
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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by Auki: 2:17pm On Dec 16, 2023
As a Muslim on this platform, I see Christian poorly representing many of the good teaching in the bible. Their comments and behaviour seems in complete negations of what they professed. I see nothing to emulate from Christian apologists.

Atheist pain points should be addressed with facts and respect not condemnation.

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by jaephoenix(m): 2:46pm On Dec 16, 2023
Auki:
As a Muslim on this platform, I see Christian poorly representing many of the good teaching in the bible. Their comments and behaviour seems in complete negations of what they professed. I see nothing to emulate from Christian apologists.

Atheist pain points should be addressed with facts and respect not condemnation.
Whoa. A Muslim showing intelligence. Not trying to be condescending but bro you just broke the prototype muslim character. I appreciate. Unfortunately the Christians here are all about abuse, curse etc. Save a few.

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Re: Why I Became An Atheist by MightySparrow: 3:10pm On Dec 16, 2023
jaephoenix:

Happy Christmas too bro. Take am easy on our JW bros grin


Rather, let the JWs take it easy on me.
Check my latest post.

Ẹni tó bá ti kọ́ ílé tí ọjà ti dáràn ariwo.

Whoever builds his house next to the market cannot be complaining of noise.

grin grin grin
Cheers

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