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So you don't have a purpose. Nice to know ya.When used as an excuse, yes.
Thank you, I am here all week.
I don't know that there needs to be a reason for the universe. How would I?
I'd rather be purpose driven. Otherwise, you're just rotting flesh.Understandably.
There is only one that I am aware of, with many different applications.
As I would expect, in a methodology that encourages such, as a means of self correction and and increased accuracy.
I would say that I tentatively accept most of the testable, falsifiable hypothesis I have been presented with, based on the currently available evidence, and that is subject to change if new information becomes available. It's not like whether I accept it or not is going to affect the price of milk at the market.
Not at all. It is only when religionists that have access to our government, education system, and my children, begin to present their untestable, unfalsifiable beliefs as fact do I get concerned. If it were not for all of the people killing each other over religion I would dismiss it all as harmless fiction.
"I am not convinced" requires no defence.
Or, you have not demonstrated that your god is anything more than a character in a book.
Actually, most of the time my comments are directed at faulty science, bad philosophy, and bankrupt theologies.
Indeed. As I have virtually no religionists to discuss this with outside of family (the in laws), I have found my time here to be interesting, informative, and at times entertaining.
They make an even smaller impact on my life than Christianity does.
On some neutral discussion boards, yes. However, they (including the Christians) usually didn't last long, when their arguments fell apart and they descended into preaching, and subsequently got banned. Hence my move to this site.
What is an "atheistic" belief?
I can only speak for myself, in that I want for me and my family to have beleifs that accurately reflect reality.
As I said, If it were not for all of the people elsewhere in the world killing each other over religion I would dismiss it all as harmless fiction. When I am not here I do not dwell on religion.
Asked and answered. That wasn't too embarrassing, was it?
lol. And where is the incentive for anyone to admit they are faking belief? How do you know that those around you actually believe, and are not just putting on a act, for appearances sake? You don't, do you?
Provide post #'s for these questions that I have not addressed.
Well then, start thread on it, and detail how it is testable and falsifiable. Or, don't, conceding you cannot.
Indeed. Even if everyone believed except me, I'd still ask for the veracity of the belief to be demonstrated.
Maybe you can bring them in here to give you some pointers.
It's not my worry what anyone else believes. The body of the faith is there for you to believe, or not. I don't care what my neighbor, or you, for that matter, thinks of me, I care what God thinks. I do acts of mercy to others for their benefit, not for mine, and for the greater glory of God.
I asked several times if you believe that everyone in the world is absolutely obligated to be and do good, and if so where that obligation comes from. I've not seen an answer from any of you.
Read the Catechism, as I said, then come back, and we can have a discussion. Or don't, conceding you're not interested.
Guffaw! What a knee-slapper.Indeed. Even if everyone believed except me, I'd still ask for the veracity of the belief to be demonstrated.
Maybe you can bring them in here to give you some pointers.
If you have a purpose, then everything in the universe, including the universe itself, has a purpose. What is it?
What do they mean, to you?
You are the only atheist that had the courage to respond....bravo...There is only one that I am aware of, with many different applications.
As I would expect, in a methodology that encourages such, as a means of self correction and and increased accuracy.
I would say that I tentatively accept most of the testable, falsifiable hypothesis I have been presented with, based on the currently available evidence, and that is subject to change if new information becomes available. It's not like whether I accept it or not is going to affect the price of milk at the market.
Not at all. It is only when religionists that have access to our government, education system, and my children, begin to present their untestable, unfalsifiable beliefs as fact do I get concerned. If it were not for all of the people killing each other over religion I would dismiss it all as harmless fiction.
"I am not convinced" requires no defence.
Or, you have not demonstrated that your god is anything more than a character in a book.
Actually, most of the time my comments are directed at faulty science, bad philosophy, and bankrupt theologies.
Indeed. As I have virtually no religionists to discuss this with outside of family (the in laws), I have found my time here to be interesting, informative, and at times entertaining.
They make an even smaller impact on my life than Christianity does.
On some neutral discussion boards, yes. However, they (including the Christians) usually didn't last long, when their arguments fell apart and they descended into preaching, and subsequently got banned. Hence my move to this site.
What is an "atheistic" belief?
I can only speak for myself, in that I want for me and my family to have beleifs that accurately reflect reality.
As I said, If it were not for all of the people elsewhere in the world killing each other over religion I would dismiss it all as harmless fiction. When I am not here I do not dwell on religion.
Asked and answered. That wasn't too embarrassing, was it?
What then brings you here?
Leaving millions to interpret religion as they like.
And how exactly are you privy to what your god thinks? Let me guess; he thinks just like you.
That's nice.
I do not recall an instance where you asked that of me (and you provided no post #'s), and my answer would have been, that is not my position.
I am not interesting in unpacking dogma, and I didn't think you could present it otherwise.
Was that your response or theirs?
Mental exercise, for those who can engage.
The Church does not impose her beliefs on anyone. She proposes a system presented by Jesus Christ through His apostles. Ultimately, God will judge everyone according to His teaching. He will take into account any mental deficiency one has. For example, someone who has not been presented with the faith will not be accountable, one who has been presented but lacks the mental capacity to rationally choose right will not be accountable. To those who are shown, and accept, much will be expected. See the parable of the Talents for more...
Not a very good guess. I often do not think like Him. That means I'm a sinner. But I do pray, and seek, and often find what God thinks. It's not hard, you just have to be humble and listen.
It may have been to someone else, but it's not a private forum.
Well, I did present it. You can lead a horse to water...
I can't help it if you're not willing to do a bit of the work. I won't deal with someone who just sits there with arms folded, scowling the whole while. If you're interested in God, you will read and understand the Catechism of the Catholic Church, or any of a number of other systematic theology texts. Summa Theologiae might be a good start, too.
I usually use the word evidence or something similar, not proof, though I won't deny it at this point. Can you point me to the post......I will be happy to edit the statement to what I meant.
