RE: Atheist Interview! All knowledgeable Atheists needed!
September 25, 2013 at 12:51 am
(This post was last modified: September 25, 2013 at 12:59 am by Lemonvariable72.)
1.What is prime reality? (What is real)?
You really have have two questions here, but I will address what I think your trying to ask. We cannot know that reality is real, only that something thinks. however since we have no alternative to our sense's we must accept them as true.
2. What is the nature of external reality, that is, the world around us?
It is outside of my mind and I experience it through my five sense's. I could never presume to know more, as we know such precious little.
3. What is a human being?
A human being is a member of the species homo sapiens, a sapient species of primate and the only living member of the genus homo. They are the most intelligent species known to date.
4. What happens to a person at death?
All biological function stops.
5. Why is it possible to know anything at all?
Yes, as stated before "I think therefore I am". Thats means that something, not necessarily me is thinking, and that I can know. I also know that there are things I do not know,
6. How do we know what is right and wrong?
By the effect on the society or people around us, hurting people is bad, because happiness in this life is the most important thing, because this life is all we have. Now since the higher power is the humans around us, as they ultimately are the ones who judge us, then my goal is too make as many people happy without sacrificing my own happiness.
7. What is the meaning of human history?
There isn't one, atleast not in the sense like it is a morality tale in the bible. The universe doesn't give a shit about us.
8. What personal, life orienting core commitments are consistent with this world view? (What do you do for your religion).
First off I have no religion. However too answer your question, a few things are: strong support of human rights, Honesty, and treating other as you would have then treat you.
Now I would too ask you a few questions.
1. How do you know right from wrong?
2. What motivates me to be good is the happiness of the people around, what motivates you to be good?
3. What good reason is there to think the Christian god is nothing more then a fictional character in a book?
You really have have two questions here, but I will address what I think your trying to ask. We cannot know that reality is real, only that something thinks. however since we have no alternative to our sense's we must accept them as true.
2. What is the nature of external reality, that is, the world around us?
It is outside of my mind and I experience it through my five sense's. I could never presume to know more, as we know such precious little.
3. What is a human being?
A human being is a member of the species homo sapiens, a sapient species of primate and the only living member of the genus homo. They are the most intelligent species known to date.
4. What happens to a person at death?
All biological function stops.
5. Why is it possible to know anything at all?
Yes, as stated before "I think therefore I am". Thats means that something, not necessarily me is thinking, and that I can know. I also know that there are things I do not know,
6. How do we know what is right and wrong?
By the effect on the society or people around us, hurting people is bad, because happiness in this life is the most important thing, because this life is all we have. Now since the higher power is the humans around us, as they ultimately are the ones who judge us, then my goal is too make as many people happy without sacrificing my own happiness.
7. What is the meaning of human history?
There isn't one, atleast not in the sense like it is a morality tale in the bible. The universe doesn't give a shit about us.
8. What personal, life orienting core commitments are consistent with this world view? (What do you do for your religion).
First off I have no religion. However too answer your question, a few things are: strong support of human rights, Honesty, and treating other as you would have then treat you.
Now I would too ask you a few questions.
1. How do you know right from wrong?
2. What motivates me to be good is the happiness of the people around, what motivates you to be good?
3. What good reason is there to think the Christian god is nothing more then a fictional character in a book?
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
I am a Christian and I am trying to have a better understanding of what you believe. The longer the answer the better! (These were the questions my teacher gave me to ask). 
