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Originally Posted by octothorp
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I'd be curious to know from the Christians in the thread here (and I'm honestly not trying to bait anyone, I'd like a serious discussion of this point), if this is an accurate characterization of your opinion of atheists? Do you believe that their fear of being observed/judged is what makes religious people more trustworthy?
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I think it is more like a relationship between a parent and a child. I love God and want him to be pleased with my conduct.
Christianity is a pretty big tent though so I'm not sure what motivates others. As a baptist(and this isn't true for all baptists but, probably most) I don't believe I can lose my salvation. It was given as a gift. Sin can ruins fellowship with God today and sin can also destroy my life just because of sins own consequences. But, I'm safe eternally.
Atheists don't have a guide book for right and wrong. That doesn't mean they will be immoral people. However, everyone including christians like to rationalize their failures or the wrongs they have done. It must be a heck of a lot easier to rationalize an excuse for yourself if you don't have that guide book staring you in the face telling you you've done wrong.