Sandi Toksvaig on humanism

One of the problems I have with Christianity is that it is largely a reworking of the ancient myth of the young man sacrificed and sent down into the underworld to ensure that spring comes and things grow again. It has so many similarities- king for a short period, blood sacrifice, period of waiting, rebirth.
As for the idea that it is being condemned too much, I suppose one of the problems is that this is the religion we know best, so it is the easiest target.

Target ? Should people be targets ?

I think Christianity is the "target" Annie not individual Christians (But carry on nit-picking if it makes you happy)

Easiest target ? I am aware of that

In some countries non believers are the "easy pray" and in fact can be put to death. It is a sobering thought it is only since 2008 that the law against blasphemy was abolished in England and Wales. I am a humanist, and I believe it is possible to live a good and moral life without religious or superstition beliefs but, I do have friends who are religious, of various denominations, and do not think I am in a position to criticise their beliefs because we all need help and support of some sort to get through the hardships of this life.

Meant easy target, not pray.

Lazigirl as a Christian I believe it is possible to live a good and moral life without a religious faith.

I am glad that you believe that Anniebach. Obviously we all have different experiences and reasons for the beliefs that we hold, and I do not think we should undermine or disrespect other people's beliefs. It of course doesn't mean that we can't disagree sometimes or it would be very dull

Lazigirl I assure you I have no problem with disagreements, been voted off the PCC twice. Chaired bible study groups for years and there were disagreements. I do have a problem with being judged as a Christian, this is for God, not for another Christian or atheist.