1. What evidence would convince you of God’s existence?
Alot. Anything that shows evidence that the universe was designed, or simply god appearing to us.
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?
The fact that it is statistically improbable for random depressions on sand to organise into a shapes that correspond to human language. Either that or paraedolia.
3. If the God of the Bible were real, would He set the rules or would man set the rules?
He would set the rules. However, it would be entirely pointless to create a universe for any purpose because he could have simply used his omnipotent capabilities to reach the end result.
4. Do moral laws exist? If so, do they exist independent of humans? How do you know what they are?
No they do not. Morality is the byproduct of evolution, which increases the likelihood of a species to survive if they display a right balance of 'altruism' and self-centeredness. Moral laws in religion are created by societies, which include slavery, killing of homosexuals etc. Morals exist, but they are not absolute as implicit in the question.
5. If everyone on earth believed that rape were morally right, would it still be morally wrong?
No, it would not. However, it would drastically reduce the likelihood of our species survival because if rape were to be widespread, sexual selection would not proceed in a manner that promotes the survival of beneficial genes, but rather one that would lead to overpopulation, straining resources as a result.
6. What is the most dangerous religion on Earth?
In my opinion, that would be islam. Christianity and the other religions aren't too far behind either.
7. Where did the laws of logic come from?
From the fact that we evolved a brain in a world where the laws of physics applies. Logic works because we evolved in a world where logic works.
8. How did non-rational events and processes lead to a rational human mind?
Events are neither rational nor non-rational. I would presume you meant 'intelligent'. In which case, I would then ask, why not? After all, the laws of physics permit it. Complexity can arise from simplicity. Evolution occurs because of low entropy energy input from the sun.
9. Why do some atheists such as Carl Wieland and Alister McGrath become Christians?
Don't ask me, ask them! But it must be noted that religion is on the decline worldwide, as human intellect increases.
10. How do beliefs and thoughts differ?
A belief is simply a premise that a person holds, which is often not supported by evidence. Thoughts are simply the result of mental processes. I don't see how the two could be compared on any scale.
11. Do you believe that God does not exist?
No. I do not believe that god exists, but I do not believe that god, along with leprechauns and unicorns, does not exist. There is no evidence for god, and I will remain a nonbeliever until proven otherwise.
12. Do you think that God does not exist?
Yes, but that's simply an opinion formed by the fact that there is no evidence for god.
13. How do you think life began on Earth?
Through an abiogenesis event. I do not know exactly what happened, and neither do you. This means that the answer isn't god, either.
Alot. Anything that shows evidence that the universe was designed, or simply god appearing to us.
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?
The fact that it is statistically improbable for random depressions on sand to organise into a shapes that correspond to human language. Either that or paraedolia.
3. If the God of the Bible were real, would He set the rules or would man set the rules?
He would set the rules. However, it would be entirely pointless to create a universe for any purpose because he could have simply used his omnipotent capabilities to reach the end result.
4. Do moral laws exist? If so, do they exist independent of humans? How do you know what they are?
No they do not. Morality is the byproduct of evolution, which increases the likelihood of a species to survive if they display a right balance of 'altruism' and self-centeredness. Moral laws in religion are created by societies, which include slavery, killing of homosexuals etc. Morals exist, but they are not absolute as implicit in the question.
5. If everyone on earth believed that rape were morally right, would it still be morally wrong?
No, it would not. However, it would drastically reduce the likelihood of our species survival because if rape were to be widespread, sexual selection would not proceed in a manner that promotes the survival of beneficial genes, but rather one that would lead to overpopulation, straining resources as a result.
6. What is the most dangerous religion on Earth?
In my opinion, that would be islam. Christianity and the other religions aren't too far behind either.
7. Where did the laws of logic come from?
From the fact that we evolved a brain in a world where the laws of physics applies. Logic works because we evolved in a world where logic works.
8. How did non-rational events and processes lead to a rational human mind?
Events are neither rational nor non-rational. I would presume you meant 'intelligent'. In which case, I would then ask, why not? After all, the laws of physics permit it. Complexity can arise from simplicity. Evolution occurs because of low entropy energy input from the sun.
9. Why do some atheists such as Carl Wieland and Alister McGrath become Christians?
Don't ask me, ask them! But it must be noted that religion is on the decline worldwide, as human intellect increases.
10. How do beliefs and thoughts differ?
A belief is simply a premise that a person holds, which is often not supported by evidence. Thoughts are simply the result of mental processes. I don't see how the two could be compared on any scale.
11. Do you believe that God does not exist?
No. I do not believe that god exists, but I do not believe that god, along with leprechauns and unicorns, does not exist. There is no evidence for god, and I will remain a nonbeliever until proven otherwise.
12. Do you think that God does not exist?
Yes, but that's simply an opinion formed by the fact that there is no evidence for god.
13. How do you think life began on Earth?
Through an abiogenesis event. I do not know exactly what happened, and neither do you. This means that the answer isn't god, either.
