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Poll: Which statement describes most accurately your understanding of the label atheism?
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The doctrine of belief that there is no god
0%
0 0%
The disbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings
65.71%
46 65.71%
Other (please explain)
34.29%
24 34.29%
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Atheists... why do you believe that God doesn't exist?
RE: Atheists... why do you believe that God doesn't exist?
(April 18, 2014 at 9:14 am)whateverist Wrote: Of course belief in the xtian god is not a matter of evidence or proof, it is a faith-option. It is the honoring of an inner hunch for which no corroborating evidence can be found. It is probably grounded in an impulse not to go through life as a muggle. If it stopped there, it would be an honorable option. Clearly there are mysteries in the world, not all of which are likely to fall to science. Staying open to what little birds have to tell you can keep you connected to the mystery. Unfortunately it seems every xtian is offered a devil's bargain: have faith in the mystery as you find it - or - trade that in on the set of pseudo facts they call the bible. Few xtians are capable of true faith. Most will opt for the smug superiority afforded by the bible.
You imply that faith has no rational basis. That's not true. Religious faith is based on specific revelation. We rationally evaluate the credibility of the subject and reliability of the witness. Reasonable people can disagree about the data without insults.
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RE: Atheists... why do you believe that God doesn't exist? - by Neo-Scholastic - April 18, 2014 at 10:54 am

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