(August 23, 2013 at 4:33 pm)Maelstrom Wrote:(August 23, 2013 at 4:28 pm)discipulus Wrote: How can a person that does not exist be selfish?
The person would have to exist in order to be selfish right?
When an atheist mentions god, he is mentioning the fictitious character from the boring fiction book that should be retitled The Unholy Babble.
The character does not have to be real to be discussed, just as countless people discuss Harry Potter and sparkling vampires.
Ahh, yes, thank you for the clarification.
I will assume that the gentleman I was posing the question to will agree with your response.
I take issue with what you said however.
You said that when an atheist mentions god, they are specifically referring to the God of the Holy Bible which you believe should be retitled.
Since you are a writer, and no doubt pride yourself on being unambiguous in communicating with others when clarity is necessary for fruitful discourse, I am sure you realize that your statement is false.
