Before we go any further, I want to disclose my personal beliefs, so that you are aware of my possible bias. My personal beliefs are compatible with "The Poor Man's Philosophy", but are not necessary to the philosophy.
As we go further into the philosophy, you may be surprised that my views on religion and morality can be coming from a Christian, but I am a Christian.
Granted, I haven't gone to church very often over recent years, but I do believe in God, the Creator. I believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
I believe in Heaven and Hell, and that by living the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule, I can earn my way into Heaven
I believe that when Jesus was forgiven for His moment of weakness and ascended into Heaven, I was promised that, if I truly repent, I can be forgiven for my weaknesses and ascend into Heaven, even if I'm never forgiven in this world. My Christian beliefs give me great comfort, hope, and direction in life.
That being said, I'm aware that I cannot prove a word of it, any more than an Atheist can prove that God doesn't exist, or that a Buddhist, a Hindu, a Muslim, or any other religion can prove that their beliefs are God's will.
Religious faith, including Atheism, may offer comfort to individuals, but, at heart, the faiths are all based on an arational concept...the existence (or not) of a Divine Being.
This distinction will become more apparent as we get further into the philosophy.
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