So many god's for an Atheist site. If I wasn't so grounded maybe I would be confused too!

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(November 18, 2009 at 6:21 pm)padraic Wrote: It's ironic that the most rabid atheist forums (EG Raving Atheists) are more tolerant and accepting than any Christian forum I've visited.

Try visiting as a theist fella

It is actually really easy, fr0d0 You have the Almighty Zort, the Invisible Pink Unicorn (BBHH), Dotard, the Flying Spaghetti Monster.... and am I leaving anyone out?

(November 18, 2009 at 6:21 pm)padraic Wrote:

Quote:I have applied critical arguments to theological approaches to interpretation.

Experience has taught me that when a believer makes that claim I need to be careful not to assume he means the same thing I would, because so far that is seldom the case.

To me,that claim means:

Having grasped the meaning of the word 'evidence'. Understanding the difference between a 'theory and a 'hypothesis and grasping the concept of "the burden of of proof".

Being familiar with some of the more common logical fallacies used by apologists. EG;

Argument from ignorance.

Argument from authority

Argumentum ad populum

The no true Scotsman fallacy (often thinly disguised as 'no true Christian')

Tu quoque.

The straw man

As you are discussing matters with atheists it's also a good idea to be aware what the word 'atheist' means. A hint; "atheism is NOT a religion,a philosophy,ideology or a political movement.


The link below is a good place to begin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_fallacies

My apologies if yo are already familiar; I don't know you,so am assuming that like most theists we get here you have little understanding or experience of critical thinking. I don't say that to patronise you, but as an expression of long experience on several atheist forums. I can't really comment on Christian forums as I'm always banned as soon as I start questioning them.

It's ironic that the most rabid atheist forums (EG Raving Atheists) are more tolerant and accepting than any Christian forum I've visited. That's only because they won't let me be a moderator.

I used to be a frequent poster on Atheist Nation. I'm familiar with the approach and with the arguments. I didn't assume that you patronizing me at all. I thought you were being considerate in giving me advise.

I've been on one supposed Christian forum. You're right. They're like sharks. They can so easily butcher each other on that particular forum. A few posts was enough for me. I haven't been to other Christian forums so I can't honestly speak for all of them.

(November 18, 2009 at 6:44 pm)A Theist Wrote: I used to be a frequent poster on Atheist Nation.

OMG I used to go on there!! ;-; Then it merged with TAF...
What was your username? 8D

It merged with TAF? Really??

(November 18, 2009 at 6:45 pm)Tails Turrosaki Wrote:

(November 18, 2009 at 6:44 pm)A Theist Wrote: I used to be a frequent poster on Atheist Nation.

OMG I used to go on there!! ;-; Then it merged with TAF...
What was your username? 8D

How long ago? My user name was the same that I'm using here.
I got caught up in something else and didn't post anything for a few months.
I tried to return and the site is in maintanence mode.
Have any of the AN members come to this site?
You have to remember "Stupid Ugly Head ", " Poop Shoot", or "Landon".
I remember the discussions could get pretty wild, especially when " Jesus Freakman12" came into them.
I always had a good time on that site.

(November 18, 2009 at 3:56 pm)Tails Turrosaki Wrote:

(November 17, 2009 at 11:43 pm)A Theist Wrote: Wow. That's pretty tough. I don't know. Nothing completely fits. I am a Fundementalist, but I'm not preachy, I don't wage war on atheists, yet I don't believe in homosexual marriage. I guess I would lean more toward idiotheist, but not quite .

Mm, if you're leaning towards idiotheism, I don't think we'll get along well. I'm very protective of rights and freedom, so please don't try debating with me about homosexuality and I'll try to not debate with it with you (unless you make a thread about it, in which I'll rage onward).
But first,

Quote: I hope you do know homosexuality is a natural thing and not a choice

(or so I've been told), somethings about an increase of... Androgens? I'm not sure, I'll have to get the link one of these days... But basically, fighting homosexuality is pointless because it will never be gone. Ever. Seriously. Unless you become a second Hitler and kill them all...

But besides that mini-rant, I s'pose I'll welcome you, but if you're homophobic I might have to unwelcome you. T3T

Tails, I do believe you're calling me out.
Leaving aside, for now, the moral, cultural, and legal arguments, how is homosexuality biologically sound?

(November 20, 2009 at 10:45 am)A Theist Wrote: Leaving aside, for now, the moral, cultural, and legal arguments, how is homosexuality biologically sound?

They have a lot of fun and never get unwanted pregnancies. Seems pretty sound to me!
Why can faith-heads never leave sexuality alone?

Quote:Why can faith-heads never leave sexuality alone?

Because their big book of fairy tales tells them to poke their noses where it doesn't belong.

You guys are kidding, right?
Iasked the question, how is homosexuality biologically sound?
The responses are, because our book of fairy tales tells us to poke our noses where it doesn't belong, and why can faith-heads never leave sexuality alone.
Inspite of his youth, I expect that Tails is going to bring an informed argument to the debate.