Kid sister is an atheist

[irish]

My kid sister is an atheist.  She often demands God "come down and prove himself" to her. Does this mean she does believe in a God she is just a waitin' for him to show up or what.  I am Catholic.

[Plu]

It means she believes in things that can be shown and proven. She'll believe in whatever god shows his face, but until one does I doubt she believes in any of them.

Most atheists would probably consider converting if any gods were to actually show up, since our disbelief stems from lack of evidence, not refusal to accept evidence. If evidence appears, we'll amend our position.

[aitm]

Most atheists would probably consider converting if any gods were to actually show up

at this stage however, I would be hard pressed to worship said god, I mean worship as in devoted like. I think I would be way too judgmental on the prick for being such a ....well a prick. The foundation of my "religion" panotheuism is that if humanity were created by god(s) we are more moral, just and benevolent than the creator(s)

[SGOS]

My kid sister is an atheist.  She often demands God "come down and prove himself" to her. Does this mean she does believe in a God she is just a waitin' for him to show up or what.  I am Catholic.

I see what you're getting at:  How could she demand something from something she doesn't believe in?  But I don't think she is being literal here.  Like the others have said, she's just saying she would believe if evidence were provided.  Her phrasing is just a way of making the point.

I have often said the same thing, but in the interest of precision, I would alter her words by phrasing it as, "If God exists, why doesn't he come down here and prove himself?"

[irish]

It means she believes in things that can be shown and proven. She'll believe in whatever god shows his face, but until one does I doubt she believes in any of them.

Most atheists would probably consider converting if any gods were to actually show up, since our disbelief stems from lack of evidence, not refusal to accept evidence. If evidence appears, we'll amend our position.

Yes that is what she says.  Her disbelief also stems from all the horror and tragedy in the world such as childhood sexual abuse, murder, rape, starving people etc.  Hard to convince one of God with such things.
Irish.

[irish]

Most atheists would probably consider converting if any gods were to actually show up

at this stage however, I would be hard pressed to worship said god, I mean worship as in devoted like. I think I would be way too judgmental on the prick for being such a ....well a prick. The foundation of my "religion" panotheuism is that if humanity were created by god(s) we are more moral, just and benevolent than the creator(s)

I think people for the most part suck worse than any creator could.
Irish.

[the_antithesis]

I am Catholic.

Why so guilty?

[irish]

My kid sister is an atheist.  She often demands God "come down and prove himself" to her. Does this mean she does believe in a God she is just a waitin' for him to show up or what.  I am Catholic.

I see what you're getting at:  How could she demand something from something she doesn't believe in?  But I don't think she is being literal here.  Like the others have said, she's just saying she would believe if evidence were provided.  Her phrasing is just a way of making the point.

I have often said the same thing, but in the interest of precision, I would alter her words by phrasing it as, "If God exists, why doesn't he come down here and prove himself?"

Yes but sometimes the words echo the true thoughts.
Irish.

[SGOS]

My kid sister is an atheist.  She often demands God "come down and prove himself" to her. Does this mean she does believe in a God she is just a waitin' for him to show up or what.  I am Catholic.

I see what you're getting at:  How could she demand something from something she doesn't believe in?  But I don't think she is being literal here.  Like the others have said, she's just saying she would believe if evidence were provided.  Her phrasing is just a way of making the point.

I have often said the same thing, but in the interest of precision, I would alter her words by phrasing it as, "If God exists, why doesn't he come down here and prove himself?"

Yes but sometimes the words echo the true thoughts.
Irish.

That's true.  It may be true in your sister's case, but that's not how I interpret her statement.  If she is being literal, and means that she wants a god to prove itself, then she's not an atheist.  But it sounds like a common expression of doubt to me.  I would ask her for clarification.

[Plu]

It means she believes in things that can be shown and proven. She'll believe in whatever god shows his face, but until one does I doubt she believes in any of them.

Most atheists would probably consider converting if any gods were to actually show up, since our disbelief stems from lack of evidence, not refusal to accept evidence. If evidence appears, we'll amend our position.

Yes that is what she says.  Her disbelief also stems from all the horror and tragedy in the world such as childhood sexual abuse, murder, rape, starving people etc.  Hard to convince one of God with such things.
Irish.

Yep. The more aware someone is of their surroundings (especially those outside their immediate area) the less likely they are to believe in god.

[leo]

Welcome ! Religion is bullshit.

[_Xenu_]

It means she believes in things that can be shown and proven. She'll believe in whatever god shows his face, but until one does I doubt she believes in any of them.

Most atheists would probably consider converting if any gods were to actually show up, since our disbelief stems from lack of evidence, not refusal to accept evidence. If evidence appears, we'll amend our position.

Yes that is what she says.  Her disbelief also stems from all the horror and tragedy in the world such as childhood sexual abuse, murder, rape, starving people etc.  Hard to convince one of God with such things.
Irish.

I wouldn't count on that. That sort of stuff tends to lead towards anger towards a fictional deity, not atheism. If you don't mind my asking, what exactly is your point in coming here?

[aitm]

Most atheists would probably consider converting if any gods were to actually show up

at this stage however, I would be hard pressed to worship said god, I mean worship as in devoted like. I think I would be way too judgmental on the prick for being such a ....well a prick. The foundation of my "religion" panotheuism is that if humanity were created by god(s) we are more moral, just and benevolent than the creator(s)

I think people for the most part suck worse than any creator could.
Irish.

perhaps. Find me a creator who doesn't take credit for killing people for the fuck of it. "our" god wiped out the entire earth for the fuck of it, then created people with diseases and illnesses and then bans them from his grace right off the bat. That is one fucked up god. Most people can be mean to a degree, but only a few can willingly kill off its own "children" for the fuck of it. Meh, I'll take my chances with humans any day......but of course, we have too.

[barbarian]

Welcome to AFBB.

Sounds like the catholic atheist. I doubt she will ever follow that religion again even it it turns up later to be that she is agnostic. I do believe that she no longer or will ever believe in god as catholics defined god.

[Mermaid]

I interpret that as "Psh. I'll believe it when I see it".