Thread: Any christians here?

I know this has little to do with the subject, but I need to interject as an American with a purpose in life:

Originally Posted by Sensei

Do you think that it is a coincidence that as there becomes less and less Christians (especially in America that knew God before), the suicide rate and the depression rate have gone up? Having no purpose means having no reason for living. What is your purpose?

First, this country is in the midst of a christian resurgence it hasn't seen since the 19th century, so please spare us the right-wing-talk-radio BS that we're getting less christian. Next, I'm pretty sure that overall the suicide rate (and the murder rate, and the violent crimes rate, etc) has been dropping for years. The depression "rate" could mean pretty much anything, so I'll give you that.

Even if it were all true, to conflate any of this with the assumption that anyone who is not christian has no reason to live is naive at best. There are plenty of reasons to live beyond dedicating your life to some religious doctrine.