Spartacus01 said:
I consider myself a staunch Communist, fully convinced that scientific atheism should replace all forms of religion on Earth. However, I, along with every other Communist who has ever lived, don’t believe that this process should be carried out by force, but rather by peaceful education. Furthermore, I’m often the first to defend Christians when I see them being unfairly attacked due to misconceptions others may have about their religion. While I do philosophically oppose Christianity, and religion as a whole, I also believe in intellectual honesty. So, if someone criticizes Christianity for reasons I don’t agree with or based on flawed perceptions of Christian theology, I’m the first to defend it against those unjustified and misguided attacks. Do you think this stance counts as anti-theism?
Strictly speaking, no, but I feel bad that you currently hold that view. Are you familiar at all with Christian apologetics? Its the practice of using the mind to defend your faith, and not just rely on the Bible alone. I don’t agree with all their stances, but some of my favorite speakers in this regard include Frank Turek, Lee Strobel, Josh McDowell, and Kent Hovind. As the saying goes, “Christians don’t get points for being stupid”, and I think there’s a difference between having faith and BLIND faith. Also, your brief moment of considering the supernatural during your surgery reminds me of the phrase “There’s no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole.” If your life gets bad enough, you’ll end up crying out to something or Someone greater than yourself.