RE: Another atheist here
March 8, 2012 at 7:47 pm
(This post was last modified: March 8, 2012 at 7:51 pm by NoMoreFaith.)
(March 8, 2012 at 7:39 pm)Werewolff Wrote: You know how I met my wife? She came up to me in the street and asked me if I believed in god (she was more of a churchgoer then than she is now). Now, after reading what you've just said, I wonder what would have happened if I had tried to crush her just for the sake of feeling a sense of self satisfaction, rather than replying "No, but do you believe in love at first sight?" which is what I did say to her. We sometimes have "debates" about the existence of god (well, more like playful discussions just to pass the time) and I'm always mindful of how much of an ass I would come across as if I ever got on my high horse with her. It's a question of maturity.
What a beautiful story. That's genuinely touching.
To me, it all depends on the manner in which you are approached.
If approached as an equal, then we can have a friendly discussion.
If approached as a sinner who is already considered damned, I may not hold back so much (read as; not at all)
I treat people with the equal amount of respect they are offering. Offer little respect, and I feel no compunction in returning the favour.
Same with chess, and poker. If someone is there to beat me, or to take my money, I will return the favour as best I can.
If its a friendly game of chess and poker (although admittedly there is rarely a truly "friendly" game of poker), I'm not as focused on "crushing" them. Same goes for debate. Friendly debate is about exploring the limits of our rationale. Unfriendly assertive debate is about me crushing their idea of superiority.
NINJA EDIT: I can already tell I'm going to enjoy your posts here, and looking forward to them.
Self-authenticating private evidence is useless, because it is indistinguishable from the illusion of it. ― Kel, Kelosophy Blog
If you’re going to watch tele, you should watch Scooby Doo. That show was so cool because every time there’s a church with a ghoul, or a ghost in a school. They looked beneath the mask and what was inside?
The f**king janitor or the dude who runs the waterslide. Throughout history every mystery. Ever solved has turned out to be. Not Magic. ― Tim Minchin, Storm
If you’re going to watch tele, you should watch Scooby Doo. That show was so cool because every time there’s a church with a ghoul, or a ghost in a school. They looked beneath the mask and what was inside?
The f**king janitor or the dude who runs the waterslide. Throughout history every mystery. Ever solved has turned out to be. Not Magic. ― Tim Minchin, Storm
