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What do you believe in?
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What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I know you're mostly atheists, however I wondered if there are any beliefs, other than in god, that may be common among you. In other words what do you believe in?
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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Don't expect to find much of anything in common. Put two people in a room and you'll find one hundred conflicting opinions. I'm a metaphysical naturalist. (Search for it on Wikipedia.)
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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 8:39 pm
"Belief" is for saps.


Show me the evidence and we can talk.
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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 8:46 pm
I'm not a sap.
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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 8:50 pm (This post was last modified: November 12, 2010 at 9:07 pm by annatar.)
I believe in.. pineapples maybe?...
(November 12, 2010 at 8:46 pm)Cando Wrote: I'm not a sap.
Then why do you believe ?
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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 9:23 pm
(November 12, 2010 at 8:46 pm)Cando Wrote: I'm not a sap.



If the shoe fits.....

If not, so much the better.

But there is no evidence for any of the gods created by man.

Including yours.

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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Hmm... well, I do ascribe to theological noncognitivism, I suppose I could be labeled an ignostic atheist. And I to would fall under the category of metaphysical naturalist -- as well as existentialist, secular humanist, and absurdist. Though my intellectual musings are often cut short; I'll mean to start a string of thoughts beginning with the words "I exist because..." but instead it becomes "I exist... I EXIST! Look at my hands, I have two! And over there, a tree! And there's a car! It has wheels!" My perspectives vary from staunch skepticism and cynicism to curious amusement.





In Metaphor Land there are only three types of people: people of Faith, Wonder, and Information. I find myself fitting more neatly in to the category of a "Wonder" constantly seeking out "Information".
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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 10:20 pm
There are no common beliefs among atheists. Some might believe in fairies, though I am sure most do not. If you want to find people with common beliefs, go to a church. Atheists have common knowledge of one thing only. Sorry to disappoint.
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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 10:47 pm
I believe in human rights.

I believe in acting with integrity.

I believe in taking responsibility for one's actions.

I believe human civilization has great potential.

I believe if we can leave this world better then we found it, that establishes what we might call "meaning" to our lives.

I believe in our American Constitution.

Just a few things I thought of off the top of my head.
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RE: What do you believe in?
November 12, 2010 at 11:17 pm
(November 12, 2010 at 7:56 pm)Cando Wrote: I know you're mostly atheists, however I wondered if there are any beliefs, other than in god, that may be common among you. In other words what do you believe in?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBfdl6hNZ9k

Once again, I just couldn't resist.
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