RE: A few questions
November 26, 2012 at 8:59 pm
(This post was last modified: November 26, 2012 at 9:00 pm by Simon Moon.)
(November 26, 2012 at 5:51 pm)gufis253 Wrote: 1. What do you believe about God?
I don't believe anything about any of the gods humanity believes in, including the Christian god.
Quote:2. What do you believe about the universe?
I don't have to believe anything about the universe. It exists whether or not I believe it does.
Quote:3. What do you believe about the nature of human beings?
We are hominids, species homo sapiens.
Quote:4 What do you believe about life and death?
I was dead for 14.7 billion years. I don't worry myself much with death.
Quote:5. How do we get knowledge?
Knowledge is gained using several tools. Observation, critical thinking, valid logic, experience.
Quote:6. How do you determine right and wrong?
Empathy. It is rational to treat others in the same manner as I would like to be treated.
There are evolutionary reasons for behaving ethically and empathetically that are probably best left to another discussion.
Quote:7. What is the meaning of history?
This question makes no sense. Maybe you can clarify.
Quote:8. If you have a specific religion or recognized belief system you belong to, please state what it is. (ex. Athiest, Buddhist, Agnostic, etc)
I am an atheist. I have no religion or belief system with regards to the existence of gods.
You'd believe if you just opened your heart" is a terrible argument for religion. It's basically saying, "If you bias yourself enough, you can convince yourself that this is true." If religion were true, people wouldn't need faith to believe it -- it would be supported by good evidence.
