Hello to all,

I am a shia muslim, and hope to have a fruitful time on these boards, where i can not only put across my views, but with an open mind - as much as is possible realistically- learn more about atheism.

Howdy, I"m sure you'll get along with Atlas nicely.

So far I've learned these atheist blokes are friendly and funny whereas the theist lot (My ilk not included) seem to be very angry and bitter.

(August 15, 2017 at 6:49 am)A Shia Muslim Wrote: Hello to all,

I am a shia muslim, and hope to have a fruitful time on these boards, where i can not only put across my views, but with an open mind - as much as is possible realistically- learn more about atheism.

We have another Muslim here named Atlass33. He is a nice guy, puts up with our raking his claims over the coals, but just his claims, not him. 

Basically there is not much you need to know. 

1. We are diverse, we don't always agree with each other.
2. We come from all classes, we hold a variety of political and economic views, and we have left all the world's major religions. We come in all skin tones.

3. "Atheist" merely means "off" on God/god/s/deity claims, nothing more. We don't eat babies or barbecue kittens. If you want to know what an atheist thinks about a topic, don't assume we all believe the same thing, ask the individual.

(August 15, 2017 at 7:00 am)Brian37 Wrote:

(August 15, 2017 at 6:49 am)A Shia Muslim Wrote: Hello to all,

I am a shia muslim, and hope to have a fruitful time on these boards, where i can not only put across my views, but with an open mind - as much as is possible realistically- learn more about atheism.

We have another Muslim here named Atlass33. He is a nice guy, puts up with our raking his claims over the coals, but just his claims, not him. 

Basically there is not much you need to know. 

1. We are diverse, we don't always agree with each other.
2. We come from all classes, we hold a variety of political and economic views, and we have left all the world's major religions. We come in all skin tones.

3. "Atheist" merely means "off" on God/god/s/deity claims, nothing more. We don't eat babies or barbecue kittens. If you want to know what an atheist thinks about a topic, don't assume we all believe the same thing, ask the individual.

One thing i have come to understand, particularly with respect to atheists (who i have been around for a very long time) is that no two atheists are the same. While there are similarities, common points of references generally speaking, they are a more diverse group than any other.

Furthermore, even though they may not believe in objective morality, or certain theistic conceptions of what is moral or not, it does not necessarily mean they do not have a moral compass; i believe morality to a certain extent is part of the nature of a human - though you may argue we have evolved to have some of these moral traits as it is advantageous to our survival.

(August 15, 2017 at 6:49 am)A Shia Muslim Wrote: learn more about atheism.

I don't believe in any god or gods. That is all about it really.

Welcome to the boards. And peace be upon you too.

Welcome.

(August 15, 2017 at 7:11 am)A Shia Muslim Wrote:

(August 15, 2017 at 7:00 am)Brian37 Wrote: We have another Muslim here named Atlass33. He is a nice guy, puts up with our raking his claims over the coals, but just his claims, not him. 

Basically there is not much you need to know. 

1. We are diverse, we don't always agree with each other.
2. We come from all classes, we hold a variety of political and economic views, and we have left all the world's major religions. We come in all skin tones.

3. "Atheist" merely means "off" on God/god/s/deity claims, nothing more. We don't eat babies or barbecue kittens. If you want to know what an atheist thinks about a topic, don't assume we all believe the same thing, ask the individual.

One thing i have come to understand, particularly with respect to atheists (who i have been around for a very long time) is that no two atheists are the same. While there are similarities, common points of references generally speaking, they are a more diverse group than any other.

Furthermore, even though they may not believe in objective morality, or certain theistic conceptions of what is moral or not, it does not necessarily mean they do not have a moral compass; i believe morality to a certain extent is part of the nature of a human - though you may argue we have evolved to have some of these moral traits as it is advantageous to our survival.

I get very blunt myself, but rest assured at least with me, it is not you the person I am going after, but merely your claims. I make other atheists here angry too so don't feel like I am singling you out. 

But this is an introduction thread so better things to do here is say hi, ask questions about where you are from or where we live. What music, tv sports ect, blood sample, sign over your first born, (just kidding). We can leave the verbal ONLY, boxing to another thread.

This atheist has to go make some coffee and throw a virgin in a volcano. 

Welcome!

Welcome Woof.

I don't know about "fruitful", would you be content with "nut filled"?

(August 15, 2017 at 7:00 am)Brian37 Wrote: We don't eat babies or barbecue kittens.

We don't?

*quietly puts down skewers
*kicks meowing sack into next door's garden

What?