Quote:These two quotes were what I meant when I said you answered your own question.Ah, I see it now.
So what's wrong with finding your own way? I've never believed in god, and yet I've done no wrong. I've lead myself well. What's wrong with it?
Quote:These two quotes contradict each other. if good and evil are only concepts, then by what standard do you figure you've done 'good'?They don't contradict because god is not included. Morality comes from us. We define it. We collectively agree on ethical standards. Live and let live. Basic respect and care for your fellow man is a common thing. Socially acceptable. Morality does not come from religion.
When I was little, I used to throw stones at passing cars, it was only till I put myself in their shoes that I learnt of the bad I was doing. From there I became better. Not everyone is capable of leading oneself, but I can. I do not require religion to be ethical. I do not require any god to be good.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence - Carl Sagan
Mankind's intelligence walks hand in hand with it's stupidity.
Being an atheist says nothing about your overall intelligence, it just means you don't believe in god. Atheists can be as bright as any scientist and as stupid as any creationist.
You never really know just how stupid someone is, until you've argued with them.
Mankind's intelligence walks hand in hand with it's stupidity.
Being an atheist says nothing about your overall intelligence, it just means you don't believe in god. Atheists can be as bright as any scientist and as stupid as any creationist.
You never really know just how stupid someone is, until you've argued with them.
