
I promise to keep it polite and to respect all religions regardless of how unsubstantial they are.
An atheist is one who believes that no deity [God] exists in reality.Blaggard wrote:I know that sounds flippant, and possibly to some like a troll, but I have been a religious person and lost faith so implore you to ask an atheist what he knows. I am well versed in Christian practices and a few other religions too, so, feel free to discuss the ins and outs of religion. I feel by the nature of my post though I must defend atheism, so have at me.
I promise to keep it polite and to respect all religions regardless of how unsubstantial they are.
I think I can answer that, even though I am not an atheist. I think it is because, unlike astrology, most theists are trying to convert you, pray for you, and basically have a general attitude that you are to be distrusted until you convert. Some theists can be overbearing at best and downright dangerous at worst.tbieter wrote:
That said, what I don't understand is the atheist's continuing interest, more or less, in religion.
I do not believe in astrology; hence, I have absolutely no interest in the subject.
Why is the atheist still interested in religion? And how can he justify such continuing interest in view of his negative doctrinal belief?
Last time I looked, there were no astrologers trying to plot the downfall of free-thinking in the world.tbieter wrote:An atheist is one who believes that no deity [God] exists in reality.Blaggard wrote:I know that sounds flippant, and possibly to some like a troll, but I have been a religious person and lost faith so implore you to ask an atheist what he knows. I am well versed in Christian practices and a few other religions too, so, feel free to discuss the ins and outs of religion. I feel by the nature of my post though I must defend atheism, so have at me.
I promise to keep it polite and to respect all religions regardless of how unsubstantial they are.
That said, what I don't understand is the atheist's continuing interest, more or less, in religion.
I do not believe in astrology; hence, I have absolutely no interest in the subject.
Why is the atheist still interested in religion? And how can he justify such continuing interest in view of his negative doctrinal belief?
Then eventually you may stumble upon 'its' existence.Lev Muishkin wrote:As an atheist I seek to believe nothing. I seek only to know.
No, only you can stumble over your own delusion. You can't expect others to believe in it.attofishpi wrote:Then eventually you may stumble upon 'its' existence.Lev Muishkin wrote:As an atheist I seek to believe nothing. I seek only to know.
Ah, yes the favourite word of the atheist towards the theist, deluded. You say you seek to know and i'm sure in this quest you will do everything to avoid a critical analysis of the potential existence of God.Lev Muishkin wrote:No, only you can stumble over your own delusion. You can't expect others to believe in it.attofishpi wrote:Then eventually you may stumble upon 'its' existence.Lev Muishkin wrote:As an atheist I seek to believe nothing. I seek only to know.
Deluded is a harsh word, I wouldn't say that, I would however refer the honourable gentleman to the argument I gave some moments ago. ie you are always making apologies for the inconsistencies of any religion, not just one God. If one of the thousands are true it should shine. Or to put it bluntly: that God or gods is/are really bad at his/her or them's message.attofishpi wrote: Ah, yes the favourite word of the atheist towards the theist, deluded. You say you seek to know and i'm sure in this quest you will do everything to avoid a critical analysis of the potential existence of God.
It exists, ergo you are deluded in your quest.
Show me the 'critical analysis of the potential existence of God"!attofishpi wrote:Ah, yes the favourite word of the atheist towards the theist, deluded. You say you seek to know and i'm sure in this quest you will do everything to avoid a critical analysis of the potential existence of God.Lev Muishkin wrote:No, only you can stumble over your own delusion. You can't expect others to believe in it.attofishpi wrote: Then eventually you may stumble upon 'its' existence.
It exists, ergo you are deluded in your quest.
I am an atheist now; I was raised as a Roman Catholic. It's not sad. It's not like having a love affair end or anything like that. You just realize the whole religion thing is stupid beyond belief, and you find other things to do with your time. I don't have much interest in talking to other atheists because they are atheists. I do avoid strongly religious persons if I can, because they are so impenetrably stupid I can't deal with it.Blaggard wrote:I know that sounds flippant, and possibly to some like a troll, but I have been a religious person and lost faith so implore you to ask an atheist what he knows. I am well versed in Christian practices and a few other religions too, so, feel free to discuss the ins and outs of religion. I feel by the nature of my post though I must defend atheism, so have at me.
I promise to keep it polite and to respect all religions regardless of how unsubstantial they are.
I know exactly where you are coming from.Melchior wrote:I am an atheist now; I was raised as a Roman Catholic. It's not sad. It's not like having a love affair end or anything like that. You just realize the whole religion thing is stupid beyond belief, and you find other things to do with your time. I don't have much interest in talking to other atheists because they are atheists. I do avoid strongly religious persons if I can, because they are so impenetrably stupid I can't deal with it.Blaggard wrote:I know that sounds flippant, and possibly to some like a troll, but I have been a religious person and lost faith so implore you to ask an atheist what he knows. I am well versed in Christian practices and a few other religions too, so, feel free to discuss the ins and outs of religion. I feel by the nature of my post though I must defend atheism, so have at me.
I promise to keep it polite and to respect all religions regardless of how unsubstantial they are.