The idea of god and the teachings of religion are superstitious and show discrimination and cruelty

Likewise, a very nice debate! You do your brethren proud as you are very well thought out and very well mannered! It's makes me happy that not all religious debates have to be all angry and such. A well thought out critique is just what the doctor ordered. Now then, onto the final argument. True, I agree. Many take Bible passages in the literal sense, but most of them at least have the sense to know what is right from wrong. I've never met a person who has read that passage and actually hated their family because God said to do it. Perhaps there is hope for the Human race after all. But, with your points, I guess I cannot disagree. If one person were to go to the extremes, the Bible could very well be a base for immorality. Heck, it's happened before, with the Crusades and such. There will always be people who look at passages literally. Unless they do something that actually harms others or spawns evil, we can;t help it. We just have to try and help them understand what they are reading and why it is, not just the words on the page. Not all people use the Bible in such high regards, I agree, but it can be helped. After all, what is better? To be born good, or to overcome the evil inside yourself to become even better than good? And more good points with the Easter Bunny. It came to a great shock to me when I found out, (Spoilers) Santa wasn't real. But, something tells me, and maybe it is because so much is riding on the hope that it's right, that there is a God, and I don't mind if someone else doesn't believe it. Heck, I applaud them, at least whoever takes a look at it rationally and chooses to not follow religion simply because that isn't what they believed, and nothing else. And now, onto your next point. You find that having no purpose is fun and exciting. I agree, but as I said before, everything has a meaning, if if the meaning is nothing. While some might find believing in nothing is kind of depressing, I disagree with that. In fact, I would think it total bliss. So what would be your meaning to you? Absolutely nothing! And that's fantastic! You have a clean slate! You have your whole life ahead of you, and you can be whatever you want! Have fun! Unfortunately, I cannot share the same experience. I do think I have a purpose, and I think it will be just as rewarding as no meaning would be, even if it was all based on superstitious nonsense. However, I hold faith in my religion, and I will treat it with reverence. That doesn't not mean I still cannot live my life however. Contrary to popular belief, Religion does not control every aspect of what I do. I will have just as much fun as anyone can in this life. After all, YOLO. (I apologize for bringing that in here.) And onto your point with miracles. You have yet another fair point to add! Where were the people's miracles back then? I think it's a miracle that mankind survived through those days. True, many suffered and died from things beyond their control, and only miracles could save them, and none came. While I do think God helps out through us, he never directly interferes with the natural stages of life. People die, and as much as it probably pains Him, he will not change it. Way back in the book of Exodus, God had already made is announcement to the world that He was there and ready to play. He needs not to do so again. We already know he is present, even if he isn't real to some. He is here all the same. If God came down and held our hand like we were baby infants, Life would have no meaning. Even the meaning of nothing would absolutely have no meaning. Struggle, perseverance, endurance, that's how you reap the sweet rewards. Through hard work and toil. Look forward to the miracles that we can accomplish that lie ahead. The people of the past understood that, and now it falls to us to do the same. To work towards a better future than we could ever dream of. And that is it. If you have read this far, congratulations are in order. I would buy you a drink, but they don't normally serve the Bud Light to a Junior in high school. I hope this read was intriguing ad thought provoking, whatever side you were on and whatever side you are on now. I will make no effort to try to sway the audience to my side as I think I have made my point clear enough. May this be a fine example on how religious debates should be. Constructive, cooperative, respectful, and friendly. Hopefully, we will see more of these in the future. Good day everyone.