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Can atheists & non-athists coexist peacefully? Yup, I sure think so. That’s b’cos both reside within me!!
My father believed in God. My mother doesn’t.
This simple fact gave me the best gift – that of Personal Choice! 
If both parents were believers, I’d have been unwittingly (and witlessly) built along similar lines. If both parents were atheists, I’d have been poured into a similar mould.
Now I’m free to think, judge, evaluate, transform, debate, expand horizons and explore. Have I reached a decision? Cant say. I’m still open to revelations.
All I can say at present is :
Varna is not equal to Caste
Ritual is not equal to Religion
Religion is not equal to Dharma
Loved the concluding lines!
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So do I !!
Thanks do much for your comment
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Do you believe that there either is or is not a God? As in, it is one or the other? If so, how is it and what is it you’re doing to investigate, if you don’t mind me asking?
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I didn’t. I do.
Physical form is irrelevant , but I believe its a force.
I’m doing nothing to investigate, since I no longer believe its crucial to prove its existence. And thats bcos I believe atheists & believers can co-exist peacefuly. Problems only begin if 1 group tries to convert the other group. If not, alls possible
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Have you considered that that IF God exists it actually has an eternal impact on one’s soul and eternity? If that’s the case it is absolutely crucial to find out one way or another and make every attempt to be correct.
Co-existing here and now, sure. But again, IF God exists not to attempt to convert would be as evil and misguided as a doctor not telling you you have cancer as not to make you upset
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Which conversion are you speaking of? If you mean conversion towards basic goodness and kindness, of course its worthwhile.
But I’m referring to conversion of non believers into believers and vice versa. That’s what creates trouble and leads to frictions. I’m sure God is sane enough not to judge or punish humans based on their belief or otherwise.
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And that’s my point. How do you know what God is ok with (presuming God exists)?
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We safely assume any God (even if presumably existing) would be pro-goodness.
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And God said: I love atheists more than believers. Because they are the ones thinking about me all the time.
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Aha! The delicious irony of life.
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Excellent thanks post! I I’m in a similar place though my road has been a different one 😊
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That’s the beauty of this journey. Hopefully many more will discover that the journey dovetails onto a common destination
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Rightly said !!!
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Wonderful sentiments! You haven’t been blogging for a while—all ok?
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HI, So nice to hear from you. Plain old laziness coupled with a super busy academic schedule is to blame for my dismal no show. Hoping to improve sooner … or later 🙂
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