Atheistic philosphy.

[EverlastingMan]

This is the reason I am a deist I do not understand it.

 

[xAtheistx]

What about it? The fact that there is no deity?

I'm under the impression that the only difference between deism and atheism is the creation of the universe. Deism believes a deity was involved. Atheism does not.

 

[EverlastingMan]

Yes that is but it is also the will human dignity and all that rot that gets to me.

 

[nuclear]

Yes that is but it is also the will human dignity and all that rot that gets to me.

Can you be more specific? Please explain to this atheist what you mean by that... (Atheistic Philosophy? How come I didn't get the memo? Someone in EAC is so busted!)

 

[EverlastingMan]

What I mean is for an atheist there is no will, no rationale thought; though you do have higher thought, and no real human dignity. That is what I mean...

 

[CSmrw]

I don't understand what you are trying to say at all.

 

[EverlastingMan]

hmmm well case in point for an atheist we are just animals....

 

[nuclear]

What I mean is for an atheist there is no will, no rationale thought; though you do have higher thought, and no real human dignity. That is what I mean...

I have to admit that this is news to me... Especially the bit about rational thought and dignity. Can you expand on that?

hmmm well case in point for an atheist we are just animals....

You mean clasification of humans as members of Kingdom Animalia? That is a scientific concept, and as such is not limited to atheists.

 

[MartinM]

hmmm well case in point for an atheist we are just animals....

What do you mean 'just' animals?

 

[CSmrw]

hmmm well case in point for an atheist we are just animals....

What's this "just" stuff? Animals are pretty marvellous things.

 

[xAtheistx]

I think I understand now. He doesn't like the idea of NOT being better than every other species on this planet.

Am I getting you right?

 

[EverlastingMan]

yes

 

[CSmrw]

Tough.

 

[ImmortalTechnique]

i think the idea of a deity is the one that denies reason, will, and human dignity

 

[nuclear]

yes

A very well thought out and comprehensive answer. Bravo!

 

[TeddyKGB]

What do you mean 'just' animals?

Probably in the same vein as evolution is 'just' a theory.

 

[DailyBlessings]

A very well thought out and comprehensive answer. Bravo!

Simple honesty is rare enough these days- you might as well appreciate it.

 

[PapaLandShark]

Probably in the same vein as evolution is 'just' a theory.

Hmmmm...what is it then? Last I checked it *is* just a theory. Or am not understanding your point here?

That being said I don't believe there is a specific atheist philosophy nor do I think they subscribe to such ( correct me if I'm wrong here folks ).

Perhaps a better discussion would be the differences in thought between the "strong" and the "weak" atheist. There is, however, scads of information on this out there less than 20 seconds away ( depending on how fast you type ).

So what is it that you are really asking here Everlastingman?

 

[FreezBee]

yes

Why do you feel that you need to be better than all other species. Either you are better, and then there is no problem, or you are not better, and then your only problem is, whether you are worse.

- FreezBee

 

[Lynden1000]

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but deists believe that a higher power set the universe in motion and then let it run its course from there without any divine intervention. So if scientists agree that human beings are animals that evolved over time like every other animal, I'm not sure why a deist *wouldn't* agree with it. The idea of a loving deity who hand molds human beings and considers them something special doesn't sound like deism to me.