sent in by Jack One thing I have noticed is that many Christians seem terribly insecure. That is, they will not engage what they perceive to be an "unbeliever", or a "fallen" or "backsliding" Christian in open discussion or debate, but that does not prevent them from dropping a bomb on you at the moment when they feel they can escape before you have a chance to reply or to refute what they have said. The first incident of this I can recall was when I was probably about 18, hitchhiking through the Detroit area. A guy picked me up and gave me a ride. As we rode we talked about many insignificant things, none of which I can even remember now. But it was what happened at the point where he dropped me off that stuck with me. Literally just as I was getting out of the car, he handed me a tract, and said something along the lines of, "Here, you look like you could benefit from reading this!" Now mind you, we had not discussed religion at a...

sent in by Tim : elpoeta at dmailman dot com Calling all Ex-christians! I thought this might be a fun thing to share with all of you. I would like your input. I was going to do this myself, but I thought it would be rather fun to include all of you, too. You all are also very good at expressing yourselves (I'm ok at it), and have made many convincing arguments that cannot be refuted using the bible. Here we go! I travel a lot for my job, and in my travels I have met a few believers. Some fundies, some not. There is one in particular who works for a company that we buy from. I was talking to him about the errors and such in the bible. He was surprised at my de-conversion, and has (arrogantly)offered to help clear up any "misconceptions" I may have. He said he could "blow any of them out of the water". I believe that this man has nowhere near the bible knowledge and understanding that all of us posess. Let's give this guy a wake-up call in the name...

Dear Sir, I came across your website just by chance and was suprised to say the least. To say that God does not is exist is to make a ill thought out assumption so let me give you a few things to maybe consider, if there is no God then how did we get here? The big bang? That is ridiculous why? well glad you asked first and foremost go get you some dynamite and light it see if any order results from that, I propose that explosions only create chaos not order, next look at the building in which you live how did it get there? A builder you say well how do you know can you see that builder right this second? NO! But you know there was a builder every creation must have a creator. Evolution has no scientific grounds as well, look at all the so called neanderthal men all found to be false hoaxes first heidelberg man found to be human, nebraska man all deceptively put together from the tooth of an extinct pig!, piltdown man a modern ape, the list goes on and on check out www.drdino.com/arti...

Although I could call myself a Christian I don't feel much better about (so-called) Christianity than you. I really think you are right about many things. It really saddens me to see all the 'loving' remarks from Christians. I believe that all mankind will be saved one day. This opinion makes me (in my experience) in the eyes of most Christians a bigger enemy than any atheist or Satanist. We differ in our viewpoint regarding God, Jesus, the bible etc. But I don't hate you! I think you prove to be quite a humorous, intelligent guy. Friendly greets, Jan (from the Netherlands)

Hi Dave. I was wondering if you could possibly post some questions for my wife and I on your site so people can respond. I need some answers, and am not sure where the best places to look are. Im not the best seeker and finder. Others can glean from this as well. Or if not maybe you could help steer me straight. Thanks- Tim 1. How and when did the Old and New Testament canons form, and when were the books contained therein written? 2. I can't seem to find any information on Sir William Ramsay. Help! 3. It is said that there have been no archeological finds that contradict or dispute the bible. Is this true? 4. How accurate historically are the books of the bible? 5. In your opinion, list 3 of the most serious problems, errors, or inaccuracies in the bible. 6. If you have renounced christianity, what were the factors that had the most impact on your decision? Tim

I accidently ran into this site. I'm sorry to here how all of you feel about Jesus. He didn't do anything to you. People did. We all go through things that are tough but Jesus Christ had nothing to do with it. He loves all of you and he has been through as much and more than we have and He chose to do it

Found myself possesed by demons a couple years ago and had to ask Jesus for help getting rid of 'em. Voices in your head and all that stuff. Jesus got rid of 'em and I've been happy ever since. I just ask Him to show me what I shoud do everyday and He leads, I follow, Easy. Keep life simple and stop blaming God and everybody around you, you'll see. Love to you all Joy Chartier

God is real, Jesus is real, the Holy Spirit is real. Jesus is coming back some day. I will check this site often and pray for everyone on it. Peggy

Well, You know they say misery loves company and if my comments end up for viewing I'll be surprised. "For he that comes to God must come believing as a little child and that he is a rewarder of those that seek deligently after him" Most all the dialouge here has basically how the failures of others have affected you. People will always fail you. While it may not be enough for you, the record that we have is what we have and thats it. The Bible. This is not about believing in a method of living or a religion that fits. In centuries past here those of you here would be referred to by the Jews as "Goyim"( no god). " And the Jews left Egypt and the mixed multitudes followed. There have always been that have chosen to follow after god and Gods people. So now you don't have one doesn't mean that God doesn't exist because you say so or that he does because I say so. Again the record we have is what we have. "Many are called but few are...

Many of those who wrote their stories here stated that there is no real evidence of God and of his son Jesus Christ. It’s all a alie. There is no evidence for all of the history printed in the Bible nor is there evidence for many so-called miracles. But what about those miracles we have heard about on t.v. or read about in books or magazines. I’m sure everyone here has heard of such things as people that were declared braindead in a hospital briefly see a bright light or an angel with wings before they are revived. What about exorcism? – you know, casting demons out of those who are possessed? How about those who have had suffered some sort of long term physical problem are suddenly healed almost instantaneously when they pray with a minister while the minister’s hand is laid upon that person’s forehead? What about speaking in tongues? I’ve never seen it with my own eyes, but is any of this true? Wondering

God is energy in all of us. The power of God is something you have to search for in every situation. I believe that when you give off negative energy you breed a negative return of energy and positive energy for positive energy. When I say positive energy I mean complete honest energy. Not energy you create in your mind to make you feel better about something negative I mean a better perspective not a fantasy. People always say to their selves “why do bad things always happen to good people” well they don’t. Good people run into bad situations and the out come isn’t always the best. We are all God and God is us. We decide when we will have a bad day and we decide if we hate our jobs, but only we can change that by changing our attitude, energy, and perspective. If you believe that sitting in a church dumping money into a tray with 100+ other people listening to someone tell you what you can and can’t do will save you, then fine that is your perspective. The truth is we live a...

Let's start with - I'm a Christian... now that we got that out of the way, I really wanted to say something because it looks like you guys are having fun on this site. I don't want to debate, I'm not educated enough for that, really. It says this is a site for 'encouraging' ex-christians so I thought I would do some encouraging if I may. I have noticed from the posts I have read that many of you seem to be very educated, well read and obviously intelligent. I think it's great to actually use your mind and gain understanding, which many of you have. I have also noticed a lot of wisdom in the things I have read - so much of 'religion' is a load of crap and we all do well to weed through the junk - seems to me many of you have done your fair share of weeding as it were. This too is good. It seems as defenders of the non-faith (not sure if that is what you call it) you do a great job... there are the odd just plain nasty responding posts wh...

I can't believe what I am reading. You won't see a cite for ex muslims. You want to know why? Because Allah and Muhammad are not God. Jesus is God. I know this is painful for you to read but I am absolutely convinced of it because of you all!! You all are fullfilling bible prophecy right now by scoffing and mocking the very GOD who gave His life for you. His requirement from you is that you forgive others!! He said that we are to forgive others seventy times seven a day. I know that humans are not better than God. He wouldn't ask us to do something He Himself had not already done. The bible says that all we have to do is confess our sins to HIM and that He is FAITHFUL and JUST to FORGIVE us our sins and to CLEANSE us from all unrighteousness. Is this brain surgery???? You rejected God because you want to be GOD. The gospel is so simple that a child could understand it. A child. How could you Miss it??? Can't you understand that God is Good? Think...

Dear webmaster: I urge you to stop spreading Satan's lies to the world. Look around you and see what's happening in the news: it's the Books of Daniel and Revelation coming true before our very eyes! You have no idea what you are doing to yourself and others by perpetuating this junk on your website. You are very lost and the time to get yourself right with your Creator is getting shorter by the day. carmen@therefinersfire.org Carmen

After reading several stories from here, I have concluded that all that have left Christinanity, were never truely born again anyway. Eighty to ninety precent of the professions for Christ are false professions. Many here don't believe in hell, but if I stood in the middle of the road and didn't believe in trucks, I would still get hit by a truck. So what I believe or not believe in does not change the reality of it. If you put a gun to my head and I laugh at you and tell you I don't believe in bullets. What if there were a slight chance of hell, would you really want to take that chance? If I offered you 10 Million dollars for both of your eyes, would you take it? Why would you put so much value on you eyes which are the windows of the soul, but place no value on the soul itself? For what shall it gain you if you gain the whole world, but loose your own soul? When I was 18, I had only been in church about 3 time my whole 18 year life. I grew up on a farm and one ...