Week 6 Discussion

What is atheism? Based on the testimony of Kevin, a former atheist, why is atheism a destructive thing?

Atheism is the rejection of the belief that God exists. Atheism became destructive to Kevin because he felt discontented with all the power he has. He felt that there's an emptiness inside him even though he has everything he wanted to achieve. He said that having all the power and possessions he got as an atheist, lead to destruction of his life.

For me, I think that blaming his destruction of life to atheism doesn't make sense. Not everyone who believes in a certain religion gains peace and happiness. A lot of physiological and biological factors can affect someone's mental state not just religion. Having a destructive life may be an effect of abuse that caused anxiety and depression. You can have a peaceful life with or without believing in one thing, therefore we can't say that atheism is the sole reason of his destructive life. Atheism is also a belief, thus, jumping into conclusions that it's a reason of destruction is disrespectful

Apple had a wonderful work/business and career. Then, she contracted HIV. Her life, all of a sudden, was devastated. What made her to turn her life around and restore her wonderful life?

Also, did her perspective/outlook in life change? How and why? 

After contracting with HIV, Apple lost her motivation to live her life. She gave up on her job because of her disease which caused her life to be miserable. Despite all these, she chose to look for the good things around her. She realized that she have to focus on good things and believe in God. With the people around her who helped her surpass her struggles and how she felt God made her feel not sick, she concluded that God can cleanse your heart and soul whatever you've been going through.

Why is it important to know the truth about God? How does this impact our lives and our spiritual aspect?

Yes it is important to know the truth about God. His words bring purity to our mind and soul. God is very important to us who believes in him because we can conquer any life challenges that'll come to us. Though we should also respect those who doesn't believe since God doesn't want us to be disrespectful to anyone. Learning the truth about God will bring contentment and purity to our heart and soul. And respecting the ones who doesn't believe won't do you any harm.