(August 25, 2013 at 2:55 pm)discipulus Wrote: If an atheist argues that evil is evidence that the God of the Bible does not exist, then yes, it is relevant what the atheist thinks evil is. Afterall, they are the one presenting the argument.
I think you're rather missing the point: the argument isn't that the god of the bible doesn't exist, just that if he does exist, then his portrayal by christians is drastically out of whack as compared to his actions in the world.
Quote:The conspicuous problem with an atheistic/naturalistic view of reality, is that "evil" is simply a word used to describe certain actions or behaviors that are not conducive to the survival of a species.
Okay, so I explained to you a methodology for morality from an atheist perspective in a previous thread. It's clear that you didn't pay attention, or perhaps you're just happier with your strawmen, but... well, that don't mean I ain't gonna call you on that, skippy.
Maybe next time, I dunno, you could actually talk to an atheist before you decide you're qualified to tell us what we believe, hmm? Wouldn't that be, you know, honest?
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