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It's a rhetorical question. Watch the video for the answer. Thanks for the comment.

@@calvaryassemblyely No reason to think it is rhetorical when I have explained why it happens. You have tried to claim it is because that some people were "hurt" etc, which doesn't seem to be the case most times. Many people still accept their version, they just tell themselves that it was only the people who failed, not the version. Catholics do this lots. every sect claims that only it is biblical, that they are the mature ones, that it has the truth and that everyone else is wrong. The problem is that there is nothing to show there is a right version. And from the outside, I see no love or grace between the sects.

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​@@velkyn1 The existence of human nature does not negate the existence of God. The word is the truth, but people are still subject to the pitfalls of human thinking and unfortunately this still does manifest with some individuals or even religious bodies feeling the need to be "superior" in some fashion. Similar to an atheist's need to feel superior to a Christian for believing something they scoff at. In fact, in Paul's letter to the Corinthians he addresses this division between religious leaders and appeals to them to unify themselves under the word of God, as even in those days there was some difference in opinion as to their approach to teaching the gospel. Illustrating that this is an issue that has always been a struggle of the Christian body, and God is always urging us to overcome these challenges as they arise. Even Jesus doesn't expect any of us to be able to live up to His perfect example. The shortcomings of us as individuals does not invalidate the truth of Jesus, it is in our constant striving to be more like him that we are set apart from societal culture. A Christian will never be perfect, neither will the atheist. But the Christian has the enormous advantage, given to him by Christ, of being saved from eternal damnation just by letting Jesus lead us daily in the pursuit of perfection. The atheist can only claim not to be a hypocrite because his faithlessness prevents him from trying to set an example of godliness in the first place. Christians are only "frauds" from this perspective because they dare to let the light of God shine through them. Making it an easy target for the atheist to nitpick the flaws of that person in an attempt to deconstruct christianity. Anyone can sit on the sidelines and criticize those who are actually participating in something they don't understand. It's only in the decision to explore the unknown that the truth can be revealed to us. Though it's a tragedy that there are examples of unkind and judgemental christians out there, it is the exception and not the rule. As for myself, I choose to be an example of what God's love can look like when embodied within a person. A neighbor, friend, family member. I pray for you that you will see examples of this in your own life and be encouraged to take a more open minded approach to your perception of the Christian faith. God bless you my friend. May your search for truth and meaning be fruitful.

@@stephanielee8231 The lack of evidence for your god negates claism for its existence. That not one single christian can show that their set of morals is the "right' one or do what their imaginary messiah promised is just more evidence your claims are nonsense. Every chritian claims their version is the "Truth", and surprise, not one of you can demonstrate this. You all feel the need to be superior to the rest. Paul is a great example of how the christian religion has splintered from the beginning with Paul throwing a tantrum and cursing anyone who didn't agree with him. Hilariously, this god has done nothing to get you guys to agree. Jesus says to live up to his perfect example, and christians are always very funny when they claim otherwise so they don't even have to try. You dont' want to give up all of your belongings, to make yourself eunuchs, etc. Amazing how that works out. Yep, christians aren't perfect and neither are atheists. The christian has no advantage at all, since there is no "eternal damnation". That's just a sadistic fantasy for your cult. I, having been a christian, and now an atheist, can happily point out how christianity fails. You are all unkind and jugemental, with your claim that anyone who disagrees with your version of such nonsense deserves death and worse. That's not love at all, just abusive and controlling garbage. And gee, one more christian claiming to pray for me. Stephanie, I've had dozens of christians claiming this for the last 30+ years and surprise, all those prayers have failed miserably. Now, why is that? Your bible has jesus promising that all true believers will get any prayer answered, without exception or excuse, and answered quickly. You don't have many possbilities on why your god does nothing at all: 1. your god loves me as I am 2. your god doesnt' think you are a true believer 3. your god is imaginary. You get to choose. "The existence of human nature does not negate the existence of God. The word is the truth, but people are still subject to the pitfalls of human thinking and unfortunately this still does manifest with some individuals or even religious bodies feeling the need to be "superior" in some fashion. Similar to an atheist's need to feel superior to a Christian for believing something they scoff at. In fact, in Paul's letter to the Corinthians he addresses this division between religious leaders and appeals to them to unify themselves under the word of God, as even in those days there was some difference in opinion as to their approach to teaching the gospel. Illustrating that this is an issue that has always been a struggle of the Christian body, and God is always urging us to overcome these challenges as they arise. Even Jesus doesn't expect any of us to be able to live up to His perfect example. The shortcomings of us as individuals does not invalidate the truth of Jesus, it is in our constant striving to be more like him that we are set apart from societal culture. A Christian will never be perfect, neither will the atheist. But the Christian has the enormous advantage, given to him by Christ, of being saved from eternal damnation just by letting Jesus lead us daily in the pursuit of perfection. The atheist can only claim not to be a hypocrite because his faithlessness prevents him from trying to set an example of godliness in the first place. Christians are only "frauds" from this perspective because they dare to let the light of God shine through them. Making it an easy target for the atheist to nitpick the flaws of that person in an attempt to deconstruct christianity. Anyone can sit on the sidelines and criticize those who are actually participating in something they don't understand. It's only in the decision to explore the unknown that the truth can be revealed to us. Though it's a tragedy that there are examples of unkind and judgemental christians out there, it is the exception and not the rule. As for myself, I choose to be an example of what God's love can look like when embodied within a person. A neighbor, friend, family member. I pray for you that you will see examples of this in your own life and be encouraged to take a more open minded approach to your perception of the Christian faith. God bless you my friend. May your search for truth and meaning be fruitful."