13 Questions

[Whirling Moat]

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Ok, so I have written up a questionnaire for you all. You do not have to answer each of the questions, but I am interested in knowing what the different opinions of atheists are on these questions. It would be helpful if you explained your answers too, simple “yes” or “no” answers don’t really add much to the discussion. Thanks for filling this out!

P.S. Theists, feel free to answer these questions as well.


1. What evidence would convince you of God’s existence?

2. You see the words, “I love you” written in the sand at the beach. Is this man-made? If so, how do you know?

3. If the God of the Bible were real, would He set the rules or would man set the rules?

4. Do moral laws exist? If so, do they exist independent of humans? How do you know what they are?

5. If everyone on earth believed that rape were morally right, would it still be morally wrong?

6. What is the most dangerous religion on Earth?

7. Where did the laws of logic come from?

8. How did non-rational events and processes lead to a rational human mind?

9. Why do some atheists such as Carl Wieland and Alister McGrath become Christians?

10. How do beliefs and thoughts differ?

11. Do you believe that God does not exist?

12. Do you think that God does not exist?

13. How do you think life began on Earth?

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1. I am already convinced. man is quickly approaching a point where creating Universes will be the Norm. Humanity is conscious, which means that even form a strictly materialist standpoint, the Universe itself is conscious since we are part of the Universe. If we create a universe, it would be the Universe creating a new universe, and we would have all the proof in the world that the most likely explanation for the creation of a Universe is consciousness. Once again..If this Universe creates a New Universe by the agency of consciousness we would know more about our own creation.

2. You don't know for sure..But to believe otherwise would be unreasonable unless there was evidence to the contrary.

3. He would set the rules, however there would be several Gods since the Biblical Character has several modalities and it could be argued that The Bible wasn't always referring to the same Being. Don't get me wrong, I believe in God, however a literal acceptance of the scriptures is divergent from a path which leads to God.

4. No..Morality is a human construct. Morality is a facet of social order. religion is necessary as a barge for moralty since the unlearned and undeveloped must have an impetus beyond the Will of fellow men to act in accordance to the dictates of social stability. This is necessary as we transition from the darkness of ignorance into the light of knowledge and wisdom. As one ascends, the need for religion as a shell, sheds away and instead of being good in obedience to law, men become Good for Goodness sake.

5. Rape destablizes order... It is wrong.


6. Live and Let live..Liberty unbridled and wild for liberty sake. This is pure destuction.

7. The Creator of the Universe invented reason and set it on its trajectory

8. They didn't, it is quite the opposite...

9. I don't know about them, however for many others it has to do with a deep reverance for the scale and magnificence of creation..From the minute wonders of the Quantum realm to the majesty of the Galaxies swirling above us.. Too much to stand in awe of...and in the face of such appreciation it is comforting to have an avenue to give thanks and demonstrate affection....The Universe is not only Majestic, complex, and bursting with power, it is also delicate and elegant..there has to be a Designer, accidents aren't this beautiful..

10. Beliefs are strings of interconnected thoughts

11. I don't...

12. No..I think God is very real

13. In the water...



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