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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 8:10 am
It isn't about whether I think it's a good idea or not. I'm an atheist because I looked at the information, saw the similarities between christianity and all the other mythologies at the time, found out about contemporary cultures, and asked myself if I really believed all this was true. Did I really accept the core principles of christianity, and want to worship the god described in the bible. My answer, as an adult, was no. Hence I'm an atheist. Is it a good idea to be an atheist in a predominantly christian community? No. Probably not. I can't help it, though.
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 8:11 am
(This post was last modified: March 18, 2015 at 8:13 am by The Reality Salesman01.)
(March 18, 2015 at 7:54 am)robvalue Wrote: Yeah right! Well we have all given him a comprehensive run down now about atheism, so let's see if he is honest enough to acknowledge he misunderstood atheism or whether he will continue with the strawman.
They'd love it on a Christian forum if I came in and said, "You all believe Jesus is a ham sandwich! Do you have any idea how ridiculous that is? A sandwich isn't even a person! Wow you guys are weird."
Lol, fucking Sandwichists!!!
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 8:12 am
(This post was last modified: March 18, 2015 at 8:13 am by robvalue.)
Oh yes, I forgot. Atheism is a state of mind not a choice. Good point! I can't make myself believe something just because I want to.
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 9:00 am
Ummm. . . pretty sure Elvis has left the building.
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 9:02 am
(March 18, 2015 at 9:00 am)bennyboy Wrote: Ummm. . . pretty sure Elvis has left the building. Elvis lives!
I want to believe!
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The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 9:03 am
What, that's it?
Nah, he's off studying atheism in detail now I think. He'll come back with a really thoughtful response.
Otherwise, do people really think they are going to change people's minds by busting in, firing off some blanks and saying, "You're dead"?
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 9:03 am
(March 18, 2015 at 6:21 am)georgesthegreat Wrote: None of you has answered my question.
I am still waiting.
Sorry but the burden of proof, as you call it, is on you. Otherwise, it means you would first - if no proof - assume there is no God. Which is contradictory.
No, there is no evidence of any gods. The default position is not just lack of belief, but lack of even the concept of gods.
Skepticism is not a position; it is an approach to claims.
Science is not a subject, but a method.
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 9:24 am
OP, I recommend you look up the meaning of the following words and phrases before you post again:
Atheism
burden of proof
strawman fallacy
assertion
For bonus points, check the word "bullshit".
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 9:25 am
(March 18, 2015 at 9:24 am)Norman Humann Wrote: OP, I recommend you look up the meaning of the following words and phrases before you post again:
Atheism
burden of proof
strawman fallacy
assertion
For bonus points, check the word "bullshit".
Let's see a replay of Norman's post:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgDUcumHKHI
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RE: Is it a good idea to be an atheist?
March 18, 2015 at 9:41 am
(March 18, 2015 at 9:03 am)robvalue Wrote: Otherwise, do people really think they are going to change people's minds by busting in, firing off some blanks and saying, "You're dead"?
I don't think he fired anything... at most
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