(March 8, 2013 at 8:08 pm)mo66 Wrote: Atheists usually tend to believe in a finite life, does this cause them to believe in the preservation of life, even in the cases of criminals such as murderers?
How does this connection take place in your mind?
The only thing which an atheist requires to call him or herself an atheist is a rejection of deities.
Nothing more at all.
If one cherrishes life or not is a decision made by an atheist which is not impacted by his or her atheism because there is no "atheist dogma" demanding a certain position on that subject from them.
Quote:And do you think an "eternity of nothingness" is not 'harsh' enough punishment for the worst offenders? These are arguments I have heard before.
an eternity of existing with you is a punishment aswell.
Modern prison systems do not seek punishment but resocialisation and the protection of the public.
punishment for the sake of feeding someones need for revenge or setting a public statement can stay in the medieval era.
Quote:Also, what is your position on abortion?
It must be legal
