Atheists... why do you believe that God doesn't exist?

[Neo-Scholastic]

Why haven't u seeked other gods before making a decision??

Because I do not think it matters how much light you have so much as what you do with that light.

[truthBtold]

Why haven't u seeked other gods before making a decision??

One has to understand that one's religious beliefs most often hinges upon the culture where the individual was born and raised. Chances are that if an individual is born in America, s/he is going to believe in God over Allah. The indoctrination of the family and culture are what will ultimately decide the person's religious beliefs, especially if the individual is weak-minded enough to be conned into believing the mythologies as fact.

Yes sir.. that was for chad.. I was gonna say something similar. . Hey but here comes the reach around. . In 3..2....1..

[Silver]

Yes sir.. that was for chad..

I know, but I am fond of and unapologetic in relation to always adding my two cents.

[truthBtold]

Yes sir.. that was for chad..

I know, but I am fond of and unapologetic in relation to always adding my two cents.

U Saved me the trouble.. im using a cell phone.. thanks

[MJ the Skeptical]

How does this religious person frodo have more rep points than the rest of you, very strange, especially since he's not very logical.

[Esquilax]

How does this religious person frodo have more rep points than the rest of you, very strange, especially since he's not very logical.

Guy's been around for like five years or something.

Meanwhile, I've been around for just over one, and I have the same amount. Just sayin'...

[Bob Kelso]

For the fifth time:
What reason do you have to dismiss the belief in Unicorns, Leprechauns and Fairies, and why do these reasons not apply to your deity?

For the umpteenth time:
What are your rational reasons for a belief in your deity?

Do you believe your lack of argument is particularly compelling support of your deity to anyone on this forum but yourself?

Well Frods? While I think some of your responses are funny (probably not for the reasons you would assume) I'm getting tired of you wearing your ass like a fashionable hat and claiming Rampant hasn't asked any questions that you can respond to. Either pony up the promised answers or admit that you're a fraud/troll/jackass or whichever moniker you prefer from the three.

[MJ the Skeptical]

How does this religious person frodo have more rep points than the rest of you, very strange, especially since he's not very logical.

Guy's been around for like five years or something.

Meanwhile, I've been around for just over one, and I have the same amount. Just sayin'...

There are people with more, but I just didn't see any recently.

For him, just being around awhile doesn't really satisfy my curiosity, but it's all good.

[fr0d0]

Seems as if you're incapable of responding to even a single simple question, and

Haha you chickened out again.

For the fifth time:
What reason do you have to dismiss the belief in Unicorns, Leprechauns and Fairies, and why do these reasons not apply to your deity?

For the umpteenth time:
What are your rational reasons for a belief in your deity?

Do you believe your lack of argument is particularly compelling support of your deity to anyone on this forum but yourself?

That's a good dodging tactic you have there diverting attention away from your continual avoidance of confrontation. Will you ever engage? It looks like you won't huh.

Can you see the parallel thread that I'm engaged in where I answered someone asking the very same question? Difference being : they were actually engaging rather than masturbating.

[Chas]

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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.

Never a wiser word spoken.

I wouldn't call logical deduction a hunch though.

And I think the facts are OK. It's their use and abuse that's the problem. And wow what a problem

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My dog won an award after he jumped through a burning hoop to save a circus baby from dingos.

Is your opinion on this claim neutral? Explain.

Do I trust you? I know a little about you from what I know of you on here.
Do I think this is a true statement? Given the context I'm doubtful. I'd give the story a 5% chance of being truthful.

See... I have knowledge and context to form an opinion. That opinion is personal to me, since I will have seen and understood your input here on AF differently to everyone else.

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hehe, I liked that one!

At least it's accurate: it's yours

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Are you, like ChadWooters, asserting that revelations are facts, or can be determined to be facts?

If so, on what basis? Someone's testimony?

If not, what are you reasoning from?