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How long have you been an atheist?
#21
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
For 5 years, since I was 14, I think. I was very confused about the universe at 14. I had a lot of delusions... i believed that there was destiny and for a while I even believed that a god died for me. I don't know exactly what changed me... someone here mentioned 'the meaning of words' (i gave him kudos) and I think the meaning of words played a big role in my becoming atheist since a lot of words have no meaning in dualism (the substance that isn't substance for example). Richard Carrier has a whole chapter on the meaning of words in his book 'Sense and Goodness without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism'. I think another factor in my becoming atheist was my best friend, who was three years older than me, was trying to find out which philosophy best described reality (he might not have thought about his search for truth that way but that's what he was doing). Finally, I was reading some books on psychology and neurobiology at the time that may have been the culprits that killed my lingering dualism and belief in destiny (which may be a dualit related belief).

edit: accidently said monism instead of dualism a couple times. i think it's right now...
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#22
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
(April 7, 2010 at 3:29 pm)The_Flying_Skeptic Wrote: For 5 years, since I was 14, I think. I was very confused about the universe at 14. I had a lot of delusions... i believed that there was destiny and for a while I even believed that a god died for me. I don't know exactly what changed me... someone here mentioned 'the meaning of words' (i gave him kudos) and I think the meaning of words played a big role in my becoming atheist since a lot of words have no meaning in dualism (the substance that isn't substance for example). Richard Carrier has a whole chapter on the meaning of words in his book 'Sense and Goodness without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism'. I think another factor in my becoming atheist was my best friend, who was three years older than me, was trying to find out which philosophy best described reality (he might not have thought about his search for truth that way but that's what he was doing). Finally, I was reading some books on psychology and neurobiology at the time that may have been the culprits that killed my lingering dualism and belief in destiny (which may be a dualit related belief).

edit: accidently said monism instead of dualism a couple times. i think it's right now...

So now you understand the universe? Sweet. Care to teach me about it?
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#23
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
Since I was 11. I only really got involved with atheism online when I turned 18 though.
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#24
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
(April 7, 2010 at 3:39 pm)Synackaon Wrote:
(April 7, 2010 at 3:29 pm)The_Flying_Skeptic Wrote: For 5 years, since I was 14, I think. I was very confused about the universe at 14. I had a lot of delusions... i believed that there was destiny and for a while I even believed that a god died for me. I don't know exactly what changed me... someone here mentioned 'the meaning of words' (i gave him kudos) and I think the meaning of words played a big role in my becoming atheist since a lot of words have no meaning in dualism (the substance that isn't substance for example). Richard Carrier has a whole chapter on the meaning of words in his book 'Sense and Goodness without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism'. I think another factor in my becoming atheist was my best friend, who was three years older than me, was trying to find out which philosophy best described reality (he might not have thought about his search for truth that way but that's what he was doing). Finally, I was reading some books on psychology and neurobiology at the time that may have been the culprits that killed my lingering dualism and belief in destiny (which may be a dualit related belief).

edit: accidently said monism instead of dualism a couple times. i think it's right now...

So now you understand the universe? Sweet. Care to teach me about it?

stop trolling.
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#25
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
(April 7, 2010 at 2:50 pm)Synackaon Wrote: Don't ask. Last time fr0d0 had his feet held to the fire, it (the argument) turned into God employing a clause where evidence does not apply to it.
(That'd be logic Wink)
(April 7, 2010 at 2:42 pm)darkwolf176 Wrote: How do you mean?

I mean to presume that you approach the subject from a position of ignorance. Nothing wrong with that. Tho' hardly surprising that you reached the position you take, don't you think? ...or did your open education include commitment to all major religions making your position an informed one?

Welcome to AF by the way Wink
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#26
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
(April 7, 2010 at 1:57 pm)Synackaon Wrote:
(April 7, 2010 at 1:47 pm)Amphora Wrote: August of 2009, so 8 months, and I am 29 till the 25 of this month. I have had atheist views, though very small, I need to learn more.

But some of my friends back in high school, considered me agnostic because of the way I was thinking back then, which was 10 years ago.

The best people mature slowly. Tongue

Oh don't be so clever! I am taking my time and learning all that I need to know. And at the moment the NIV bible is what I am reading, it is getting quiet interesting to read at this point in time, once I finish that I will be reading more relevant material on atheism.
Freedom is the ability to march to the beat of a different drummer without fear of retribution. Secularone

Ignorance is bliss but understanding is wonderful. Atheist forums.org
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#27
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
(April 7, 2010 at 10:55 am)EvidenceVsFaith Wrote: So, yes. I've only ever really believed in God... when I was insane.
Believing in God because you're insane isn't belief, it's insanity.

It's only belief in the literal sense of your extreme delusion in reality, and that is the opposite of sane religion.
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#28
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
I've never believed in god so for all of my 46 years.
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If you're not supposed to ride faster than your guardian angel can fly then mine had better get a bloody SR-71.
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#29
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
For people who answered here that they recently chose to become an atheist. What led you to make that decision?
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#30
RE: How long have you been an atheist?
An extreme will to commit myself to sincere adherence to the doctrines and covenants of Atheos, my new lord and master.
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