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Angela53510
"As for VanIsland, I urge you to stop trying to proselytize your religion here” --> I have done no such thing. I have simply proposed a framework of logic and asked christians if they A) think it is compatible with their belief B) Do not think it is compatible with their beliefs or C) Think it is irrelevant (and if so why). Asking questions and looking for answers is not a form of proselytizing a religion
"NOT believing in God is as much a religion as believing in God.” --> A religion is an organized set of beliefs, cultural systems, world views and doctrines that relate to the supernatural and spirituality. Simply believing that a god exists (theist) or that a god does not exist (atheist) does not qualify as a religion. They are compatible with some religions, but are not religions in of themselves.
"the debate about logic and proofs in the world, will not sway a single person here.” --> I am not attempting to sway you.
"So are you doing this on a dare? Summer boredom? “ --> if you had read all my posts you’d have seen that I’ve addressed this. This is both a matter of curiosity and practise. My family is very religious and does not realize that I do not share their beliefs. I’d rather make a mistake practising online with some level of anonymity rather and accidentally angering a family member and burning that bridge.
"since it seems like most people do not have the philosophical background to debate logic as you are attempting to do here.” --> so you know, I have not taken any formal classes in philosophy. While I do have a post-secondary degree, it is in Geography and Environmental Studies. I did however, recently read Richard Bach’s
Jonathan Livingson Seagull. Does that count?
"What are you going to do with your sin on Judgement Day?” --> I don’t think there will be a judgement day so this question is irrelevant. I also probably have a slightly different moral standard than you do (although I am sure that we share come common themes).
Now, as for how I deal with any mistakes I make, If I had to break my approach to life into five key points they would be as follows:
1)
Self-Growth: I continually try to better myself, even if my quest goes against the status quo or the established hierarchy.
2)
No Limitations: Most of the limitations we have are self-imposed. Through the process of self-reflection, I can identify my own purpose and meaning and cast of these imposed limitations.
3)
Creative Destruction: I don’t fear failure. I embrace failure as a learning opportunity. The problem arrises when you cannot deal with failure.
4)
Reluctant Leadership: I have a responciblity to set an example through demonstration. If I see a need in my community & posess the talent and will to address it, it becomes a duty (in other words, don’t take positions for egocentric reasons)
5)
Passing the Torch: I have to know when it is time to step aside so future generations can progress. Holding a position of authority for to long can lead to complacency in both the leaders and the followers.
“Dealing with my sins” falls under the category of
creative destruction. I admit that I’m going to make mistakes. I don’t define myself by these mistakes, but rather how I respond to them (ie. do I reflect, learn, grow and make amends?).
hence my attempt to clarify and avoid potential confusion. 
