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The bible, of course!Evidence?
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The bible, of course!Evidence?
No, I don't.Yes it is. You worship your own intellect.
I don't believe in gods, so how can I be my own gods?You become your own god.
Fox News? Seriously?Atheism is a religion. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/03/17/sorry-but-atheism-is-religion.html
Doesn't Atheism require a God for you not to believe in? There have been studies done that show humans are wired or biologically predisposed to believe in something. Whether one believes in God or not the brain does its best to understand the world and construct beliefs to understand it, and from an epistemological perspective there is no fundamental difference.Atheism is not a religion.
No, I don't.
I don't believe in gods, so how can I be my own gods?
Fox News? Seriously?
Actually if you read Romans 1 we find that there is no such thing as atheism. All have no excuse as all have had God revealed to them.Yes it is. You worship your own intellect. You become your own god. Atheism is a religion. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/03/17/sorry-but-atheism-is-religion.html
I deny Jesus as a savior of mankind, but I do think historically speaking, he was a real person. I find it extremely unlikely there is a God of any kind, even more unlikely a god that actually "loves" his creation and for some reason cares so much if people love him back. And to make it clear too, I don't believe in the devil either. I'm an honest and caring person, I've never done an "evil" thing my entire life. With that all said, would I go to hell?
When atheists rail against theists, they are using the same fervor the religious use when making their claims against a secular society. You still believe in something, and you're willing to defend that belief. The entire discourse about religion stems from those who think they know more than the other guy.No, I don't.
I don't believe in gods, so how can I be my own gods?
Fox News? Seriously?
What does our acceptance have to do with anything? God doesn't need our permission. It is not of the man who wills but of God. Have you had the gospel shared with you? If not would you like to hear it?Would we accept this behavior from a dictator? From a human dictator, mind you..
Yes, from an epistemological standpoint, there is a fundamental difference between endorsing explanations for which there is no good evidence, or even evidence to the contrary, and endorsing explanations that are well-substantiated. From an epistemological standpoint, there is a fundamental difference between demanding absolute and unquestioning certainty in a doctrine, regardless of whether there is reason sufficient to warrant that level of certainty, and allowing doubt and inquiry and demanding that beliefs be justified. From an epistemological standpoint, there is a fundamental difference between religion's attitude to doubt as a "sin" that must be vanquished, and science's attitude to doubt as a vital part of intellectual growth.Doesn't Atheism require a God for you not to believe in? There have been studies done that show humans are wired or biologically predisposed to believe in something. Whether one believes in God or not the brain is does its best to understand the world and construct beliefs to understand it, and from an epistemological perspective there is no fundamental difference.
Amen! He will reveal Himself to whom He has revealed Himself to, and He will chose whom He has chosen. Those whom He has revealed Himself can reject Him but those whom He has chosen cannot.Actually if you read Romans 1 we find that there is no such thing as atheism. All have no excuse as all have had God revealed to them.
I deny Jesus as a savior of mankind, but I do think historically speaking, he was a real person. I find it extremely unlikely there is a God of any kind, even more unlikely a god that actually "loves" his creation and for some reason cares so much if people love him back. And to make it clear too, I don't believe in the devil either. I'm an honest and caring person, I've never done an "evil" thing my entire life. With that all said, would I go to hell?
A system of thought adhered to by a group of people about the nonexistence of a God is still a religion. Check out the Church of American Secular Humanism.Yes, from an epistemological standpoint there is a fundamental difference between endorsing explanations for which there is no good evidence, or even evidence to the contrary, and endorsing explanations that are well-substantiated. From an epistemological standpoint, there is a fundamental difference between demanding absolute and unquestioning certainty in a doctrine, regardless of whether there is reason sufficient to warrant that level of certainty, and allowing doubt and inquiry and demanding that beliefs be justified. From an epistemological standpoint, there is a fundamental difference between religion's attitude to doubt as a "sin" that must be vanquished, and science's attitude to doubt as a vital part of intellectual growth.
What does any of that have to do with atheism being a religion?When atheists rail against theists, they are using the same fervor the religious use when making their claims against a secular society. You still believe in something, and you're willing to defend that belief. The entire discourse about religion stems from those who think they know more than the other guy.
But atheism is not a system of thought. It's quite simply a lack of belief in gods.A system of thought adhered to by a group of people about the nonexistence of a God is still a religion.
When atheists rail against theists, they are using the same fervor the religious use when making their claims against a secular society. You still believe in something, and you're willing to defend that belief. The entire discourse about religion stems from those who think they know more than the other guy.
That people in both groups on both sides are exactly the same.What does any of that have to do with atheism being a religion?
I deny Jesus as a savior of mankind, but I do think historically speaking, he was a real person. I find it extremely unlikely there is a God of any kind, even more unlikely a god that actually "loves" his creation and for some reason cares so much if people love him back. And to make it clear too, I don't believe in the devil either. I'm an honest and caring person, I've never done an "evil" thing my entire life. With that all said, would I go to hell?