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why are you an atheist?

Started by randomvim, September 11, 2016, 03:14:56 AM

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Unbeliever

Yeah, natural selection at work!
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"There is a sucker born-again every minute." - C. Spellman

Shiranu

Seeing the title, I just realized I don't really think I am an atheist anymore - and just like when I was an atheist, I don't really know when or why nor do I really care.

Closest I guess would be an "apathy-iest" who hopes there is a divine some sort of Henotheistic/"Godhead"/Tao type thing... but if there isn't, whatever. Pretty much the exact same as I felt as an atheist, just a little more colorful.

It's another label that I'm realizing is pretty meaningless, like most people say when you are young.
"A little science distances you from God, but a lot of science brings you nearer to Him." - Louis Pasteur

Gawdzilla Sama

I used to say "I'm not religious enough to call myself an atheist." Not interested enough to say that now.
We 'new atheists' have a reputation for being militant, but make no mistake  we didn't start this war. If you want to place blame put it on the the religious zealots who have been poisoning the minds of the  young for a long long time."
PZ Myers

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Hydra009

If there was some sort of deity, that would be an interesting fact and a subject of intense curiosity and study.

But imho the main reason people believe in such supernatural beings is to get something in return.  And also to give a face to an unknown - someone who can be placated and work out some sort of deal - to help people navigate a unpredictable, dire situation.  Death is of course the ultimate example, though I could say the same for the uncertainty of sailing giving rise to oceanic deities.  Ditto for harvest and disease and earthquake and volcanoes - all of which are literally a matter of life and death.  Humans are essentially acting in a manner similar to cargo cults and have been since time immemorial and (frustratingly) onward into the future.

Blackleaf

Quote from: ManUfan on February 16, 2023, 05:26:15 AMMy question is. So what if there is or was a God?... It's obviously disinterested in anything that goes on here on earth.
The problem isn't the idea of God, the problem is it's followers and their various takes on it's personality.

I don't care if someone believes that a God created everything as long as they don't start throwing stones and interfering in other people's business.



If there was a god, I'd have to wonder why it allows dickheads to put words in their mouth. What's stopping them from just coming down and saying, "Hey! Stop it! I'm not homophobic! I never said anything about abortion! I don't prefer any one race or nation over overs! Stop using me as an excuse, own your own shittiness, and leave me out of it!"
"Oh, wearisome condition of humanity,
Born under one law, to another bound;
Vainly begot, and yet forbidden vanity,
Created sick, commanded to be sound."
--Fulke Greville--

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Quote from: Blackleaf on February 16, 2023, 10:34:55 PMIf there was a god, I'd have to wonder why it allows dickheads to put words in their mouth. What's stopping them from just coming down and saying, "Hey! Stop it! I'm not homophobic! I never said anything about abortion! I don't prefer any one race or nation over overs! Stop using me as an excuse, own your own shittiness, and leave me out of it!"
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WARPED

I'm an atheist because I see no proof of a higher power.

Also...if god exists and loves us...why isn't he protecting the weakest among us? Children, mainly. "But He gave us free will. It's us, not Him" ....if God can split seas and rain down a fire tornado like some super saiyan...why aint He snapping these child traffickers and predators into salt?

Just sayin
"The heart may be weak, and sometimes it may even give in.
But I've learned that deep down, there's a light that never goes out!"
—Sora from Kingdom Hearts (cuz imma nerd)

Unbeliever

Well, absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. 🥸

Your other points are right on the money!

Just wait until you get a chance to lock horns with one of our frequent guests on the subject of whatever the hell they're ranting about. You'll have a great time trying to figure out what it is they're trying to say! 🤔 
God Not Found
"There is a sucker born-again every minute." - C. Spellman

WARPED

Quote from: Unbeliever on April 19, 2023, 04:50:42 PMWell, absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. 🥸 

Tis true. Thank you ^_^
"The heart may be weak, and sometimes it may even give in.
But I've learned that deep down, there's a light that never goes out!"
—Sora from Kingdom Hearts (cuz imma nerd)

WARPED

Quote from: Unbeliever on April 19, 2023, 04:50:42 PMJust wait until you get a chance to lock horns with one of our frequent guests on the subject of whatever the hell they're ranting about. You'll have a great time trying to figure out what it is they're trying to say! 🤔 

Locking horns seems scary and I don't like conflict. LOL! Is there a name for this mysterious opponent?
"The heart may be weak, and sometimes it may even give in.
But I've learned that deep down, there's a light that never goes out!"
—Sora from Kingdom Hearts (cuz imma nerd)

Unbeliever

Oh, I expect one will be along shortly. You never know when one of them will deign to grace us with their cunning linguistics... 😆
God Not Found
"There is a sucker born-again every minute." - C. Spellman

Gawdzilla Sama

Quote from: WARPED on April 19, 2023, 05:05:41 PMLocking horns seems scary and I don't like conflict. LOL! Is there a name for this mysterious opponent?
Various varieties of salamanders. The fire and brimstone ones.
We 'new atheists' have a reputation for being militant, but make no mistake  we didn't start this war. If you want to place blame put it on the the religious zealots who have been poisoning the minds of the  young for a long long time."
PZ Myers

WARPED

Quote from: Gawdzilla Sama on April 19, 2023, 05:13:09 PMVarious varieties of salamanders. The fire and brimstone ones.

Sounds epic and a little cute...
"The heart may be weak, and sometimes it may even give in.
But I've learned that deep down, there's a light that never goes out!"
—Sora from Kingdom Hearts (cuz imma nerd)

Gawdzilla Sama

Quote from: WARPED on April 20, 2023, 11:19:57 AMSounds epic and a little cute...
Mostly they're puffer fish out of water.
We 'new atheists' have a reputation for being militant, but make no mistake  we didn't start this war. If you want to place blame put it on the the religious zealots who have been poisoning the minds of the  young for a long long time."
PZ Myers