Christian Atheism - the way to go?

It's an apparent contradiction yet somehow seems appropriate. Many of us were brought up within a "Christian" framework and whilst our belief may be gone, the principles remain and form core values in our lives.

I agree with you. It's how I would describe myself. We're describing someone who is culturally Christian I think. Many Jewish people I know describe themselves as having a Jewish identity but not a Jewish faith. It's the same idea.

I thnk that you can apply the terms of many faiths that impose a set of standards on the way in which their followers live their lives. I am comfortable with the label - except that I believe in God but not Christian religion as it is currently practiced.

I think that it can be considered a culture Sparky. It has set the scene for societies for two millennia and it is only relatively recently that we have enjoyed the freedom to consider that there are other belief systems.

Historically religion has always played a part in culture. BUT, religion has always trumped culture when the religiously oppressed revolted. In my studies of world religions in uni, it was obvious that the two religions most prevalent in societies that were totally immersed within the culture were Judaism and Islam. I didn't perceive Christianity the same way because it became too easily fractured into other 'religions'. JMO. Would still like to know the book you're reading though.....

Christian Atheist by Brian Mountford.. Sub titled "Belonging without Believing"

Hypocrisy is rife wherever we might be and most of us have been guilty of it too. Trying to balance the values of somethimng whilst not believing in it comes surprisingly easy when it is ingrained into our society.

I have to agree with you. A gentle idea and in many respects entirely acceptable.

I am not so sure that atheists value the cultural heritage of all religions. But there does seem to be an apparent contradiction in the term.

I think that the term it fits quite well for those of us that don't necvessarily believe but live out lives primarily in accordance with Christian tenets. I put it in the shaving legs category because.... well why not? LOL.

Well Jesus most likely has hairy legs and I cannot see him venturing into a waxing salon too soon, so shaving them might be his only option as I hear that he is a mad cyclist!

Umm, hang on....what does this have to do with shaving one's legs P1key? Yes I did add it as an interest though as my left knee has been shaved once for surgery!

I think that it sounds like many people here Pumpkin. Interestingly, the author is an Anglican Vicar.

I'm not quite sure how I got "neloefsbin". It was meant to say beliefs. I was typing on my 'phone without my glasses on and my 'phone was dark because the battery was going. Yes, that'll do for an excuse. :) In my experience, Anglicans tend to be more open-minded than certain other denominations. (I mean, there are open- and closed-minded people within any belief system, culture, etc. but I'm just saying that this is in my own experience)

I coildn't find the religion group so decided that this would do instead!

The meaning is that the atheist lives according to the main principles of Christianity but does not believe in God. It does make a kind if sense if you think it through.

You are correct.

Hello my friend Ji, Well, so nic eof you for accepting my views and passing pleasing comments. May God bless You and have a great time

It's not really an insult. I think it's more an appreciation of what Christianity has given. Surely, if there is a God, he/she/it would feel better that people appreciate the positives of a religion rather than arguing and mocking beliefs. Personally, I love to explore buildings like churches and cathedrals. Rather than an insult to God, I see it as a compliment to the architect.

They would ask if it is possible to insult something that doesn't exist?

As a Christian, I would like you to prove God doesn't exist. In th Bible and in the book of Romans Paul states God gives us creation of the earth to prove that He does, then our conscience and finally the law. The law is there to prove we need God and Christ because we are not perfect. It is a natural progression of things.