(May 7, 2018 at 1:17 pm)LadyForCamus Wrote: 1. Do you think lacking a belief in god is rational? Why, or why not?
I think it is rational.
Why? Because there is no solid proof. I can see why someone wouldn't believe.
Quote:2. Do you believe atheists who say they don’t believe because of lack of evidence? If so, do you think that is a rational reason to not believe in god?
Yeah, I believe them. Yes, I think it is a rational reason.
Quote:3. Do you think rational skepticism is the correct perspective to be coming from when considering god-belief?
I think it is a reasonable perspective to be coming from. I wouldn't say it's the only "correct" perspective though. Some people are more comfortable taking a leap of faith than others, and that's fine as well.
Quote:4. Do you think an atheist and/or rational skeptic can reason their way to belief in god?
Yes, I think so.
Quote:5. Do you think an atheist and/or rational skeptic could be convinced by reasons, or do you think God would have to intervene in some way?
I think some could be convinced by reason. Some would need direct intervention. Just depends on the person I guess.
Quote:6. Why do you think so many atheists were once theists? Is it realistic to think a person could re-believe in god after deciding they could no longer believe due to lack of evidence? Why or why not?
Because it's what they were taught from their parents as children.
Yes. I know of several people who have done that.
Because if a person is committed to searching for truth and willing to go wherever it would lead them, it makes sense that they may change their stance more than once, depending on what they are finding and learning.
Quote:7. Some of you had mentioned ‘sowing the seed’ as a reason to be here at AF. If you were going to explain to an atheist what the best reason is to believe in god, what would it be? I’m not trying to set up a ‘burden of proof’ trap. I just want to know what you think would be, or should be the most convincing to an atheist and/or rational skeptic.
Probably the origin of the universe, morality, and the rapid spread of early Christianity.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
