So Atheist or so called Christian who is the most moral? I would have to say that it depends on the person and the values they have chosen to live their life by.
I agree!
Ravi Zacharius put it this way to a skeptic when answering his question:
No Christian can say an atheist cannot be good. He can only point out that as an atheist, there is no rationally compelling reason to be good.
(paraphrased from
Ravi Live at the Roxy / Audio CD)
The fact is, if we simply look at history, what do we see?
Who is it that embodies the moral character better than anyone else?
Was it not Pilot who said of Jesus, "I find no fault in this man'
The thief on the cross beside Him said:
"41
We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong." 42 Then he said,
"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." 43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23)
There is your pureness of heart. It is finally admitting who Christ is, and who we are in spite of the shame, rather than pretending that we have been wrongly persecuted.
The persecution complex, and the insistance of innocence given (in utter denial) by those who advocate 'wrongheaded lifestyles' is psychotic intellectually, and demonic spiritually.
It matters not whether it is in defense of a simple lie, or in defense of murder and hatred.
What man would the atheists hold up as a pillor of virtue?
Perhaps Joseph Stalin, who was coarse and resistant to the bitter end. And as Svetlana Stalin (Joseph's daughter) told Malcomb Muggeridge, "The last thing my father did, was after acting like he was warding off wolves, he half sat up in bed, clinched his fist toward the heavens, and then died." (paraphrased)
Some folks will never admit that their name is Jacob. And as such never see who they really are, and cannot see God.
Edited by Rob, : No reason given.
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