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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 4:13 am
(August 24, 2011 at 3:52 am)Godnose Wrote: I've been an atheist all my life KichigaiNeko my darling, and there's nothing "upfront" about me, I can tell you. Most people I meet usually come to the conclusion I'm a devious cvnt, which is probably why I got no friends. Except these two cats who come visiting all the time. And the Mrs - "God" only knows how she puts up with me! This what you are seeing here is me turning over a new leaf - I am actually trying my best to say what I really think (rather than the BS I've been putting out all my life in order to get dosh and stuff). And look where it's fvcking getting me!!! 
I think I would rather be honest with myself...tried being a BS aritst a few times in the past 30-40 years and I always get into trouble with it. Don't know what you are whinging about...the rest of the forum are not dismissing you out of hand..
(August 24, 2011 at 3:52 am)Godnose Wrote: Of course China and USSR are/were atheist ... they both persecute(d) religious folk relentlessly. That's simple historical fact - look it up!
Did that is why I can say you are in error in your assumptions or have read erroneous material.
(August 24, 2011 at 3:52 am)Godnose Wrote: Rhythm you ask "whats the important stuff beyond science and existence?" Fvcking h*ll. How's about love for a start. Then there's peace, charity, hope, not to mention freedom, suffering, ... Jeez the list is fvcking endless. Science is merely the framework within which all the other stuff takes place.
Love is just a word
(August 24, 2011 at 3:52 am)Godnose Wrote: Cinjin, I think I love you. 
And I think the more you berate me the more I will love you. That's just the kind of guy I am. 
Good to hear you are making friends godnose :
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 4:14 am
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(August 24, 2011 at 4:07 am)FaithNoMore Wrote: Can't you guys tell when you're being baited into an argument? Godballs* has made it abundantly clear that he thrives on conflict.
If that's truly the case then you betta believe it's to a serious purpose.
Wake up and smell the coffee!
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 4:14 am
Religion is not the same as belief in deities. Religions can be atheistic. Please stop conflating the two, they are not synonymous.
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 4:16 am
(August 24, 2011 at 4:14 am)Godnose Wrote: Wake up and smell the coffee!
I like mine with milk large mug (Irish ancestry I think) and you can bring it out to the terrace darlin'
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 4:19 am
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(August 24, 2011 at 4:14 am)leo-rcc Wrote: Religion is not the same as belief in deities. Religions can be atheistic. Please stop conflating the two, they are not synonymous.
Wow!
Ain't that almost EXACTLY what I bin saying in my threads about "problems with atheism"? You better go check them out again, folks!
(August 24, 2011 at 4:16 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote: (August 24, 2011 at 4:14 am)Godnose Wrote: Wake up and smell the coffee!
I like mine with milk large mug (Irish ancestry I think) and you can bring it out to the terrace darlin'
Do you like it frothy? I gotta great frother ma'am.
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 4:24 am
(August 24, 2011 at 4:19 am)Godnose Wrote: (August 24, 2011 at 4:14 am)leo-rcc Wrote: Religion is not the same as belief in deities. Religions can be atheistic. Please stop conflating the two, they are not synonymous.
Wow!
Ain't that almost EXACTLY what I bin saying in my threads about "problems with atheism"? You better go check them out again, folks!
How is that the same as you have been saying? And if you have been saying this before, then why do you keep confusing the two?
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 4:25 am
(August 24, 2011 at 4:19 am)Godnose Wrote: (August 24, 2011 at 4:16 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote: (August 24, 2011 at 4:14 am)Godnose Wrote: Wake up and smell the coffee!
I like mine with milk large mug (Irish ancestry I think) and you can bring it out to the terrace darlin'
Do you like it frothy? I gotta great frother ma'am.
You do?? WONDERFUL!! Then I will have a Vienna-latte with added double-cream and choc-cinammon please.
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 4:47 am
(August 24, 2011 at 2:23 am)Godnose Wrote: What's so great about atheism anyway?
What's great about atheism? Nothing. Atheism isn't a thing to have an opinion on other than whether or not you find rejecting claims about the existence of god to be justified or not. If you want to ask me what's so great about 'skepticism' or 'metaphysical naturalism' you'd get answers more along the lines of what you were expecting.
Oh wait, I forgot you're a troll, you don't actually care.
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 5:01 am
Quote:What's so great about atheism anyway? I know it's "The Truth" and everything, but so what?
I do not now and have never made either of those claims.Nor have I actually run across many atheists stupid enough and arrogant enough to do so.
In fact, 'as an atheist' I make no claims of any kind,about anything. I assert only:"I do not believe in god(s) due to lack of credible evidence"
Due to various philosophical, and ideological positions, as well as a broad world view,I have an opinion on many things. Most of my opinions are almost certainly wrong or incomplete, as is the case with most human beings. 
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RE: What's so great about atheism anyway?
August 24, 2011 at 5:37 am
(August 24, 2011 at 4:25 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote: You do?? WONDERFUL!! Then I will have a Vienna-latte with added double-cream and choc-cinammon please.
And put some whiskey in mine, one needs something stronger in order to manage this crap.. 
(August 24, 2011 at 4:47 am)theVOID Wrote: Oh wait, I forgot you're a troll, you don't actually care.
Or maybe he's just a clown, who knows..? 
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
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