Hi All

[Spockrates]

So I'm a Christian, I guess. Just not sure about what is true or real and what is untrue or unreal. Is this forum for atheists only, or for anyone?

[Munch]

Its an atheist forum pretty much, but since nobody likes an echo chamber we have theists come here too if they want to discuss things and even get some insight onto why people are atheist.

[Mike Cl]

So I'm a Christian, I guess. Just not sure about what is true or real and what is untrue or unreal. Is this forum for atheists only, or for anyone?

All are welcome here.  Most are atheist.  But that doesn't limit any discussion; especially since the only thing that unites atheists is that atheists don't believe in god/gods.  So, join in--ask questions and make replies.

[Spockrates]

Its an atheist forum pretty much, but since nobody likes an echo chamber we have theists come here too if they want to discuss things and even get some insight onto why people are atheist.

So it's not offensive to ask someone why he's an atheist, I suppose.

:)

[Baruch]

Great handle!  Live long and souvlaki!

[Spockrates]

All are welcome here.  Most are atheist.  But that doesn't limit any discussion; especially since the only thing that unites atheists is that atheists don't believe in god/gods.  So, join in--ask questions and make replies.

Well, I suppose that depends on how someone defines gods. I have something in common with some atheists, which is a love of the science of science fiction. Such teaches that alternate universes existing in the same space as our own might have beings different than, and with greater abilities than our own. Such beings, were they to cross over to our universe, might be seen as gods.

Not that such a thing does happen. It's just fun to think of such a possibility. Those atheists who believe such is possible would not say it is impossible such "gods" exist.

[Spockrates]

Great handle!  Live long and souvlaki!

Guess I can sincerely say I hope Lenord Nemoy continues to live long and prosper, as well as Socrates! 

:)

[aitm]

welcome.

[Munch]

So it's not offensive to ask someone why he's an atheist, I suppose.

:)

nah, just be prepared though since it can be a little brutal when discussing religion here.

[Spockrates]

welcome.

Good to meet you. :)

[Spockrates]

nah, just be prepared though since it can be a little brutal when discussing religion here.

I don't take any shots taken on my religious beliefs personally. I guess that's because I'm not afraid to be proven wrong. If what I believe is found to be untrue, I just believe something more likely to be true, instead.

[Mike Cl]

So it's not offensive to ask someone why he's an atheist, I suppose.

:)

Nope.  And I hope you don't take offense when we ask why you are a theist. :)

[Mike Cl]

Okay, Spockrates, I'll bite.  What do you mean when you say you think you are a christian.  Seems to me that is either you are or you aren't.  Why the hesitation?

And I'm an atheist because there is simply no proof of any kind that a god or gods exist.  And there is not any proof that Jesus existed either.  And no, the bible is not proof of anything, much less that Jesus existed; he is simply a myth. 

Much to chew on--so please, chew away.

[Green Bottle]

Welcome to the Madhoose Spock...

[SGOS]

Are you a Christian?  Do you believe Jesus Christ is your savior?  Christians believe that.  If you are not sure, you are not a Christian.  Sure, you can call yourself one.  I used too, because I was too frightened not too, but not being sure, by definition I didn't believe the required basics.  Perhaps you just believe there is some sort of god out there. 

But you can futz around with such thoughts until the cows come home.  You either believe or you don't.  We do not accept a position in-between.  Not because we don't approve.  We don't accept it because there is no such thing.  Sometimes we argue about that too.  It's kind of nuts around here.