I grew up in a Christian household and went to a Christian school, but I questioned my faith and have arrived at a conclusion with which I am happy. It seems that so few people do that these days.

While I personally find religion to be absurd (no offense meant), I still have respect for those people who have truly questioned what they have been taught and have sought answers to those questions. If you can test your faith and remain faithful, more power to you. But those who believe because they were told to believe will, as you pointed out, “not see the kingdom of God.”

I am reminded of a joke that has been making its way around the internet for a while now. The basic idea is that the driver of a vehicle adorned with Christian symbols and bumper stickers is arrested for grand theft auto when an officer witnesses them acting in a very un-Christian manner and assumes that they had stolen the vehicle. It’s one of those jokes that’s funny because it’s true, which is really pretty sad.

While I don’t believe in God, I do believe in the morals and values I was taught in the name of God. And frankly, I’m glad I have no faith rather than false faith. At least I know who I am, what I believe, and =WHY= I believe it.

Maybe after I think on this post a little longer I will comment. For now, Merry Christmas!