(December 15, 2015 at 4:54 pm)Whateverist the White Wrote:(December 15, 2015 at 4:16 pm)Delicate Wrote: One of the standard mantras atheists are taught to say is "I'm not an atheist because I have seen no evidence for God."
Assumes we atheists are carefully coached in how to respond to idiot missionary apologists. There is no atheist school, degree or religion. You are simply projecting erroneously from your own experience.
(December 15, 2015 at 4:16 pm)Delicate Wrote: This is not a convincing reason to be an atheist. Why?
It's possible for someone to be too blind or too ignorant to see or understand the evidence. Just like a toddler might say "I see no evidence of the validity of Quantum Mechanics" or a blind woman might say "I see no evidence of the existence of colors" the problem might be with the person and not the evidence.
You have this turned around. There is no need for a convincing reason not to believe the bullocks you're serving up. The onus is on you as the person seeking agreement to make the case.
In truth, even if you made a credible effort -which you haven't- I would still be under no requirement to listen. There are many projects and understandings to pursue. Which crack pot supernatural bullshit to believe is nothing I'm interested in. Can you find your own way out or do you need my boot to your butt?
(December 15, 2015 at 4:16 pm)Delicate Wrote: Clearly, if the atheist wants the public to believe that there is no evidence, they have to be able to respond meaningfully to purported examples of theistic evidence.
You assume -incorrectly in my case- that atheists should all feel compelled to debunk your bullshit. There is no such requirement. Many atheists will go to great pains to disabuse you of your whacko beliefs. I've got better things to do.
(December 15, 2015 at 4:16 pm)Delicate Wrote: Atheists here, for the most part are not competent enough to do this.
Said with a sneer no doubt. But again you take as incompetence what is often disinterest. No one can flat out disprove that your silly gods exist. Silly things are beyond the reach of reason. But there are many here who would go out their way to set you straight - but why bother? It isn't as if you're here to decide what you think. Your mind is made up. See ya.
(December 15, 2015 at 4:16 pm)Delicate Wrote: And hence, when someone says they are an atheist because they have seen no evidence, the best response seems to be to send them to an optometrist.
You're right we should just say we don't really give a fuck even though it is also true that no one has ever been able to point a god out to me.
What is it with delicate starting threads, abandoning them after getting schooled, and then starting new ones? What is the point of this endless circle? Would this behavior constitute "trolling"? I honestly don't know the criteria for that type of thing.
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Wiser words were never spoken.
Wiser words were never spoken.
