Why Deism? I am now an ardent Deist.

 

How I Became a Deist

by Robert L. Hamlett

I was forced to attend an evangelical church during my youth.  I hated every minute of it.  Even at a young age, I was not buying what they were selling.  After going away to college, I became an agnostic, which I remained for many years.
 
Later in my adult life, I did a lot of soul searching about the existence of God.  I eventually came to believe that the orderliness of the universe and the miracle of life itself could not be the result of some random event.  I came to believe in an omnipotent force in the universe, yes, a God,  but retained my hostility to organized religion.
 
For many years, I thought that I was alone in my beliefs.  A few years ago, in a discussion of religious beliefs with a nephew, he convinced me to read "The Age of Reason" by Thomas Paine.  This book changed my life.  I realized that there were many others who shared my beliefs.  By "googleing' Deism, I was introduced to a world that I did not know existed.
 
I am now an ardent Deist and spread the word at every opportunity.  I have written letters to the editor, some of which were printed, informing readers of the existence of Deism.  I even have a personalized license plate on my automobile which simply says "DEIST"
 
On the surface, to those who know me only casually, I have had a successful life.  Few people know of the demons that I have fought.  During the first 39 years of life I suffered, many times, with dehabilitating depression.  As an adult, I was in and out of psychiatric hospitals, staying weeks or months, until I was once again able to regain my place in society.  I was without hope, thinking this was a lifelong affliction.
 
At 39, I found a psychiatrist who experimented with me, putting me on a combination of anti-depressants.  It took eight long weeks, but eventually, for the first time in my life, I was "DEPRESSION FREE".  I am now 64 and have lived a wonderful life, free from depression, for the past 25 years.
 
At the suggestion of my family doctor, who knew my history of depression, I have written a book to be released sometime soon, probably in March or April 2008.  The Name of the book is:
                                             Surviving Depression
 
My Agonizing Struggle with Sanity
 
BY ROBERT L. HAMLETT
 
I did not write this book to gain fame or make money, but to give the many hopelessly depressed people something that I never had until I was 39.  I wanted to give them
HOPE that someday they might live depression free and have a normal life.
 
On the last page of the book I write the following:
 
"When I was in college, like many college students, I became an agnostic.  As I have matured and observed the vastness and order of the universe and the wonder of life itself, I now know that there is an omnipotent force responsible for the creation, yes, a God.  Yet, I shun organized religion, preferring a direct personal relationship with my God.  I am a Deist"
 
I hope this book is successful for two reasons (1) to let depressed people know that there is hope and (2) to let the reader know that there is an alternative to the revealed religions.
 
I hope that everyone who receives this email will read this book and determine whether or not, on its merits, it is worthy of recommending to others.  If a large number of people buy this book, particularly, if it receives world wide attention, the more likely the publisher will be encouraged to spend more money in promoting the book and the more people whom will be exposed to DEISM. For more information on it contact me at:
bobhamlett@comcast.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






Latest News of Interest to Deists
Was America created to destroy Islam?
John McCain, who says he agrees with the majority of Americans who erroneously believe the US Constitution established the United States as a Christian nation, is endorsed by a powerful Christian preacher who believes America was founded, in part, to destroy Islam!

Click here to read the article
Both Democratic candidates promote the nonsense of the Bible!
Hilary Clinton says, "I think the whole Bible is real." So she believes in the talking donkey (Numbers 22:28), that any nation that will not serve Israel should "be utterly wasted" (Isaiah 60:10-12), among many other ridiculous claims! Based on the blank check both Democratic and Republican politicians give to Israel, it appears they're all strong believers in the Hebrew Bible!

Barack Obama gave a speech in which he used the genocidal maniacs, Moses and Joshua, as great examples to be followed! It's pathetic and dangerous when in this nuclear age politicians still cling to the insanity found in the Bible, Torah and Koran! Here are just two examples to demonstrate that Moses and Joshua were murderous butchers. Deuteronomy 2:34 in which Moses brags about killing "men, women and the little ones", and Joshua 6:21 which says the Hebrews "utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword."  How Obama can think this is good is beyond reason!
At least 50 people were blinded due to religious superstition!
50 people who believed there was an image of the fictional virgin Mary on the sun were blinded due to looking directly at the sun while trying to see the image! Our God-given reason is the only thing that will protect us from such ignorance and superstition - if we decide to use it!


Help Get the Word Out About Deism! Thank You!