Twenty questions for atheists

[Napoléon]

You know, you only need to ask

Step back lads.

I got this.

[Joel]

1.Why are you atheist ?
I don't know which God is real, if any. The evidence for one God is the same as any: none.
I also see no logical, or beneficial, reason to believe (putting evidence to one side)

2.How are you became did you become an atheist ?
I realised theism is nonsensical.

3.Where are you from ?
UK

4.How old are you ?
Old enough to wish I had done more as a child.

5.Do you believe in the afterlife (some atheist than I know believe to the afterlife) ? If no , can you explain why ?
I don't, no. There's no reason for me to... Though, I was interested in Reincarnation: but on further investigation, there's no evidence for that either.

6.Did you read all the Bible ? If you read all the bible what biblical canon (catholic , orthodox , protestant etc...) ?
Yes. A bible is a bible, no? I've also read the books that were left out (gospels of Judas/mary etc etc)

7.Did you read all the Quran ? (Yes I know that for Muslims if you read a translation you don't read the Koran).
Not all of it, no, but I've read some of it.

8.Did you read an other religious text ? If yes what is it or what are they ?
The vedas, scientology/dianetics and various norse + ancient egyptian books.

9.What are yours hobbies ?
Software/indie game development, voice acting and composing music.

10.Can you define the goal of the life ?
Whose life? Mine? Uhm, score some major voice acting roles and make some well-known indie games, I guess.
They change frequently.

11.Sometimes do you think ? I will go in Hell if god does exist.
Not all Gods pose a hell threat. But, yes, I think that about some Gods... Though, I don't know which God; so I'm not better off.

12.Sometimes do you think that God does exist maybe ?
Yes.

13.What do you think about people who believe in monotheistic religions ?
They don't realise their position. (Most of the time)

14.What do you think about people who believe in polytheistic religions ?
Same as previous.

15.What do you think about people who believe in a religion where there are not god(s) ?
Depends what religion it is.

16.Do you have an interest about philosophy to have answers about the life ? Can you explain why ?
Yes and no.
I have an interest in philosophy; but not answers to life: there are none.

17.Do you fear to dead ? (I speak in a metaphysical context and about your friends , family etc...).
I don't fear death, but I'm concerned about the dying phase.

18.Do you like your life ? If you like your life , why do you like your life. If you don't like your life I would like to know the reason.
Yes, I like my life... Most of it, at least.
I like it because it's a sum of what I've put into it so far and it's turning out the way I want it to. (again, mostly)
I'd rather not share something so personal (The one thing I dislike about my life). Sorry.

19.Do you dream to live in a world where there are not place for the religions ? If yes or no explain please.
Depends what religions. I dream to live in a world where faith doesn't replace evidence.

20.Do you think that politic is like religion ? Explain why this is not equal or not.
No. Because they're not equal. Politics are like politics; just as 2 = 2 and 7 = 7.

[viocjit]

I would like say to all.
Thanks for yours answers and I hope have others answers.

[Joel]

I would like say to all.
Thanks for yours answers and I hope have others answers.

Are you going to comment on answers?

[Napoléon]

He could at least of asked more useful questions. This is the worst game of 20 questions I've ever played.

[Darwinian]

1.Why are you atheist ?

If it's good enough for all non human life that has ever existed on this planet and at least a further billion or so humans then it's good enough for me.

2.How are you became atheist ?

I was born.

3.Where are you from ?

England.

4.How old are you ?

47

6.Did you read all the Bible ? If you read all the bible what biblical canon (catholic , orthodox , protestant etc...) ?

I read the Bible with a red pen in hand to make notes and ask questions in the margin. By the time I got to the end of Genesis I'd run out of ink!

7.Did you read all the Quran ? (Yes I know that for Muslims if you read a translation you don't read the Koran).

No.

8.Did you read an other religious text ? If yes what is it or what are they ?

No.

9.What are yours hobbies ?

Hobbies?!? I'm a self employed single father of two teenage children.

10.Can you define the goal of the life ?

Kindness. What else really matters?

11.Sometimes do you think ? I will go in Hell if god does exist.

No. Because if there really is a God who created all of reality then the concept of hell is just as ridiculous as it is now.

12.Sometimes do you think that God does exist maybe ?

Nope.

13.What do you think about people who believe in monotheistic religions ?

I rarely devote any time to the subject.

14.What do you think about people who believe in polytheistic religions ?

See 13.

15.What do you think about people who believe in a religion where there are not god(s) ?

Again....

17.Do you fear to dead ? (I speak in a metaphysical context and about your friends , family etc...).

Death only applies to others. From your own perspective you can never be dead.

18.Do you like your life ? If you like your life , why do you like your life. If you don't like your life I would like to know the reason.

I love existing and couldn't imagine it any other way.

19.Do you dream to live in a world where there are not place for the religions ? If yes or no explain please.

Not really. I just wish the religious would keep their beliefs private and not judge others based upon their teachings.

20.Do you think that politic is like religion ? Explain why this is not equal or not.

Politics and religion are cousins and I have no particular liking for either.

[pocaracas]

Just for the kicks!

1.Why are you atheist ?

Why wouldn't I be?

2.How are you became atheist ?

Born that way, didn't buy the whole skydaddy routine, remained atheist.

3.Where are you from ?

Portugal

4.How old are you ?

30----ish

5.Do you believe in the afterlife (some atheist than I know believe to the afterlife) ? If no , can you explain why ?

no

6.Did you read all the Bible ? If you read all the bible what biblical canon (catholic , orthodox , protestant etc...) ?

no

7.Did you read all the Quran ? (Yes I know that for Muslims if you read a translation you don't read the Koran).

no

8.Did you read an other religious text ? If yes what is it or what are they ?

no

9.What are yours hobbies ?

this forum

10.Can you define the goal of the life ?

Breed and create more life!

11.Sometimes do you think ? I will go in Hell if god does exist.

If there's no god, there's no hell either, right? RIGHT?

12.Sometimes do you think that God does exist maybe ?

no.

13.What do you think about people who believe in monotheistic religions ?

Deluded

14.What do you think about people who believe in polytheistic religions ?

Deluded

15.What do you think about people who believe in a religion where there are not god(s) ?

Deluded

16.Do you have an interest about philosophy to have answers about the life ? Can you explain why ?

no.

17.Do you fear to dead ? (I speak in a metaphysical context and about your friends , family etc...).

yes.

18.Do you like your life ? If you like your life , why do you like your life. If you don't like your life I would like to know the reason.

yes. I like it because it's my only one and I can only do things while I'm alive... I know this because I haven't yet seen any dead people doing things.

19.Do you dream to live in a world where there are not place for the religions ? If yes or no explain please.

I don't dream... but I think it would be a nice place.

20.Do you think that politic is like religion ? Explain why this is not equal or not.

Maybe...

[Gooders1002]

1. Why are you an atheist ?

Never inducted into a cult

2. How did you become an atheist ?

see above

3.Where are you from ?

UK

4.How old are you ?

19-25 range

5.Do you believe in the afterlife (some atheist than I know believe to the afterlife) ? If no , can you explain why ?

Nope, because we have no evidence for one. When your dead your dead!

6.Did you read all the Bible ? If you read all the bible what biblical canon (catholic , orthodox , protestant etc...) ?

Nope

7.Did you read all the Quran ? (Yes I know that for Muslims if you read a translation you don't read the Koran).

Nope

8. Did you read other religious text ? If yes what is it or what are they ?

Nope

9. What are your hobbies ?

Gaming, Music, learning about science and religion

10.Can you define the goal of the life ?

What goal?

11.Sometimes do you think ? I will go in Hell if god does exist.

Nope

12.Sometimes do you think that God does exist maybe ?

Maybe

13.What do you think about people who believe in monotheistic religions ?

There Mislead and that the need to learn to think for there selfs.

14.What do you think about people who believe in polytheistic religions ?

above

15.What do you think about people who believe in a religion where there are not god(s) ?

Above

16.Do you have an interest about philosophy to have answers about the life ? Can you explain why ?

I don't care

17.Do you fear to dead ? (I speak in a metaphysical context and about your friends , family etc...).

Nope

18.Do you like your life ? If you like your life , why do you like your life. If you don't like your life I would like to know the reason.

It could be better but its not bad but I made some pure choices and I have to live with them.

19.Do you dream to live in a world where there are not place for the religions ? If yes or no explain please.

I Dream of a world that is rule but logic and reason, religions can sell exist but that have to face reality

20.Do you think that politics is like religion ? Explain why this is not equal or not.

I don't think so but mixing the the is dangerous

[My imaginary friend is GOD]

1.Why are you atheist ?

Because I could not believe in God.

2.How are you became atheist ?

I never became one. I always was one.

3.Where are you from ?

Birmingham, Alabama

4.How old are you ?

22

5.Do you believe in the afterlife (some atheist than I know believe to the afterlife) ? If no , can you explain why ?

No, I do not. There is no good reason to believe in it.

6.Did you read all the Bible ? If you read all the bible what biblical canon (catholic , orthodox , protestant etc...) ?

No, I've skimmed it.

7.Did you read all the Quran ? (Yes I know that for Muslims if you read a translation you don't read the Koran).

Not at all.

8.Did you read an other religious text ? If yes what is it or what are they ?

I've read some of the Bhagavadgita.

9.What are yours hobbies ?

Playing video games, tabletop roleplaying games, creative writing.

10.Can you define the goal of the life ?

Everyone has different goals in life. You have to figure it out individually. For me, my goal is to make a difference in the world.

11.Sometimes do you think ? I will go in Hell if god does exist.

Not seriously. Even if hell does exist, it's where all the fun people will be, so that's where I want to be.

12.Sometimes do you think that God does exist maybe ?

Once I thought that. I wanted a red vest really badly, and the perfect one showed up at Walmart, and I was like, "Whoa! That's exactly like I imagined it." It was freaky.

13.What do you think about people who believe in monotheistic religions ?

They are much more socialized and well-adjusted to society than I am. Good for them.

14.What do you think about people who believe in polytheistic religions ?

Polytheism makes a lot more sense than monotheism, in my opinion.

15.What do you think about people who believe in a religion where there are not god(s) ?

That's interesting. Tell me more.

16.Do you have an interest about philosophy to have answers about the life ? Can you explain why ?

Philosophy asks a lot of questions, but provides no satisfying answers.

17.Do you fear to dead ? (I speak in a metaphysical context and about your friends , family etc...).

I am not afraid of dying, if that is what you are asking. In fact, I rather look forward to it. Finally, a relief to all the suffering that is life! Likewise, I do not fear death for my friends, because they deserve to have their suffering end as well.

18.Do you like your life ? If you like your life , why do you like your life. If you don't like your life I would like to know the reason.

I like parts of it. It is always a struggle. I have struggled with depression and ADHD all my life. It's hard fighting your own brain chemistry all the time. The main reason why I am still here is that I believe I need to make my life worthwhile, and I will spend the rest of my life trying to do that.

19.Do you dream to live in a world where there are not place for the religions ? If yes or no explain please.

That would be ideal. Religion is a nice way to control people, but I would prefer if people were free of it.

20.Do you think that politic is like religion ? Explain why this is not equal or not.

Yes and no. Religion dictates how we organize the entire universe, and politics is more narrow than that. Yet, they're both things that people like to fight over and be ridiculous about.

[Darkstar]

1.Why are you atheist ?

Because I haven't been presented with nor encountered any real evidence in favor of the existence of a deity.

2.How are you became atheist ?

I are became atheist () when I realized that I didn't have to believe in god "just because". There was always some intangible "well you just have to believe in god" thing that I never really understood.

3.Where are you from ?

http://atheistforums.org/thread-18501-po...#pid437826

4.How old are you ?

19

5.Do you believe in the afterlife (some atheist than I know believe to the afterlife) ? If no , can you explain why ?

Nope. It is an unfalsifiable hypothesis, so you can't really disprove it, but there is no real reason to think there is one given what is known.

6.Did you read all the Bible ? If you read all the bible what biblical canon (catholic , orthodox , protestant etc...) ?

I have only read part of the bible.

7.Did you read all the Quran ? (Yes I know that for Muslims if you read a translation you don't read the Koran).

I haven't read any of the Qur'an.

8.Did you read an other religious text ? If yes what is it or what are they ?

No. Unless you count reading from the OT as reading the Torah.

9.What are yours hobbies ?

http://atheistforums.org/user-3855.html

10.Can you define the goal of the life ?

You can define a goal for your own life, but there is no objective one, unless you count survival and procreation.

11.Sometimes do you think ? I will go in Hell if god does exist.

Yes, I do think sometimes. As for your second sentence fragment /grammer nazi

Well, it depends on if the god that does exist would send atheists to hell.

12.Sometimes do you think that God does exist maybe ?

Hardly. I don't know that he doesn't (as he is unfalsifiable), but I wouldn't be confident enough to say maybe. Unless maybe is anything between .001%-99.99% in which case yeah maybe (>1%).

13.What do you think about people who believe in monotheistic religions ?

That they are incorrect in that belief. They are not so homogeneous that any other thought about them would be without exception, so I will leave it at that.

14.What do you think about people who believe in polytheistic religions ?

Well, at least their gods don't tend to be omnipotent. That makes it vaguely more believable. I am not very familiar with any modern polytheistic religions.

15.What do you think about people who believe in a religion where there are not god(s) ?

I don't know enough about Buddhism, etc. to judge, and as I said before, most thoughts would end up being generalizations.

16.Do you have an interest about philosophy to have answers about the life ? Can you explain why ?

Yeah. It's only natural, isn't it? I am not willing to make up a comforting answer (or accept one that is likely false) when I cannot find one, though. Depending on what answers one is seeking, they may not eixt objectively.

17.Do you fear to dead ? (I speak in a metaphysical context and about your friends , family etc...).

I don't understand the question.

18.Do you like your life ? If you like your life , why do you like your life. If you don't like your life I would like to know the reason.

I suppose I like my life. I mean, I would rather be alive than dead, for sure. As for why...uh...it's living? [insert generic answer here]

19.Do you dream to live in a world where there are not place for the religions ? If yes or no explain please.

If people played nice with their religions, this wouldn't be as much of an issue. While my religious views say I am an anti-theist, eradicating religion wholesale is not the biggest of my concerns.

20.Do you think that politic is like religion ? Explain why this is not equal or not.

It shouldn't be! But with religion sticking its nose into politics...yeah, that's kind of not good. For anyone, in the end.