(September 7, 2009 at 12:47 am)ecolox Wrote: What does an atheist hold in high esteem or worship?
(September 7, 2009 at 1:23 am)Retorth Wrote: We do not hold the spiritual or supernatural in high esteem, neither do we worship anything. There is no need to worship mysterious forces because life is to be lived here and now. You make the best of what you have and enjoy it to the fullest.
I know you don't highly regard a higher power, but I'm sure you worship something. What is most important to you, what's the best thing?
Retorth Wrote:Besides, how can you hold such a god in high esteem who claims to care for each and every person when there are millions dying every day of starvation?
If people weren't suffering somewhere then no one would have an opportunity to help anyone. And I believe that this life isn't all there is to it, so though it be painful - it's not all there is to it.
Retorth Wrote:I live for my family, to love and care for them, to protect and learn from them as they do with me as well.
That's not good enough according to Jesus or me, what about all your enemies and strangers?
Retorth Wrote:I live to appreciate what I have and to strive to be the best that I can be.
What does that mean?
Retorth Wrote:I do not live, however, for imaginary beings.
You live for nothing.
Retorth Wrote:Life does not need the supernatural to make sense. If you need the supernatural for your life to make sense, then perhaps you are simply dissatisfied with what you have around you.
Life does need the supernatural to make sense - otherwise explain it, if you will. And yes, I am dissatisfied with what I have around me - it's called evil, selfishness, impatience, and on and on.
