Quite so. I've been really pleased at the openness of the responses I've received.quatona said:
That's probably an inevitable risk when one embarks on detente
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Quite so. I've been really pleased at the openness of the responses I've received.quatona said:Well, ok - and, as you surely have noted, I didn´t discuss or debated them, either.
That's probably an inevitable risk when one embarks on detenteI just felt they were apt to invite controversial debate - although your initial intent was to promote understanding.
Sorry, not being a native English speaker I am not familiar with this phrase.That's probably an inevitable risk when one embarks on detente
1) Have you always been an atheist, or did you become one?
If you have always been an atheist, could you outline the influences that brought that about
2) Have you ever come close or given serious consideration to abandoning atheism?
3) What arguments for theism / religion do you hear a lot but find completely unconvincing?
4) Are there any misconceptions that you find that theists / religious people often have about atheism / atheists, which you often find yourself having to explain?
5) Do you feel that being an atheist improves your life in some way?
Noa problem at all. The language used here is English.Sorry.
I see, thank you!'Detente' was the term used to describe the attempt of the USA and USSR to ease tensions between them during the Cold War, and is now generally applied to any attempt to ease political tensions.
Can´t say anything about your experiences, but this notion doesn´t match my real life experiences. Everyone around me is Christian, and we have very good exchanges of thoughts about our different positions, which includes poking fun of ourselves and each other. My Catholic friends tease the Protestants by referring to themselves as "The True Believers" (and vice versa), I refer to both as "superstitious", they refer to me as "the unwashed Heathen". It´s just not that important, compared to the significant aspects of reality.Since, in my experience, the relations between Christians and atheists are often pretty acrimonious, it seems a fair term to use for trying to increase understanding between them.
If by "atheism does not necessarily imply moral nihilism" you mean that not all atheists are moral nihilists (in fact, probably most are not), then that is clearly true. What I was struggling with is whether there was any kind of basis for this thing called 'morality', as distinct from following social norms as the best way to propagate my genes to future generations.
1) Have you always been an atheist, or did you become one? If you became one, could you outline the journey that brought you to atheism. If you have always been an atheist, could you outline the influences that brought that about (eg. the attitudes of family, friends, teachers, etc towards theistic belief).
2) Have you ever come close or given serious consideration to abandoning atheism? If so, what were the reasons / arguments that you found most convincing for theism / religion?
3) What arguments for theism / religion do you hear a lot but find completely unconvincing? Can you briefly explain why?
4) Are there any misconceptions that you find that theists / religious people often have about atheism / atheists, which you often find yourself having to explain?
5) Do you feel that being an atheist improves your life in some way? (eg. does it help you to be more moral, give you a sense of purpose, inspire you?) Or is it just an absence of God, with no significance for you, as not fishing is to a person who doesn't go fishing?
Thanks, I look forward to learning from your responses.
Roonwit
Noa problem at all. The language used here is English.
I see, thank you!
Just to clarify my previous statement:
It appeared to me that your original post indeed breathed this spirit, while the post in question didn´t. Just my feedback.
Can´t say anything about your experiences, but this notion doesn´t match my real life experiences. Everyone around me is Christian, and we have very good exchanges of thoughts about our different positions, which includes poking fun of ourselves and each other. My Catholic friends tease the Protestants by referring to themselves as "The True Believers" (and vice versa), I refer to both as "superstitious", they refer to me as "the unwashed Heathen". It´s just not that important, compared to the significant aspects of reality.
BO?Did you ever consider "unwashed" heathen may be as much a statement regarding BO as it is your beliefs?
Questions:
1) Have you always been an atheist, or did you become one? If you became one, could you outline the journey that brought you to atheism. If you have always been an atheist, could you outline the influences that brought that about (eg. the attitudes of family, friends, teachers, etc towards theistic belief).
Yes. Atheism is an incredible barrier to dating most women in the black community. Most would not even consider dating an atheist. As such I had a period in which I attended a few churches in hope that I would believe. I tried and tried to force belief unto myself but instead became more convinced that it isn't real. I also concluded that there are a number of men in church who don't believe or are indifferent and simply "fake the funk" to get with women, but they will admit this only to a few.2) Have you ever come close or given serious consideration to abandoning atheism? If so, what were the reasons / arguments that you found most convincing for theism / religion?
3) What arguments for theism / religion do you hear a lot but find completely unconvincing? Can you briefly explain why?
A) I'm not angry at God, that would require belief.4) Are there any misconceptions that you find that theists / religious people often have about atheism / atheists, which you often find yourself having to explain?
5) Do you feel that being an atheist improves your life in some way? (eg. does it help you to be more moral, give you a sense of purpose, inspire you?) Or is it just an absence of God, with no significance for you, as not fishing is to a person who doesn't go fishing?
Thanks, I look forward to learning from your responses.
Roonwit
Questions:
1) Have you always been an atheist, or did you become one? If you became one, could you outline the journey that brought you to atheism. If you have always been an atheist, could you outline the influences that brought that about (eg. the attitudes of family, friends, teachers, etc towards theistic belief).
2) Have you ever come close or given serious consideration to abandoning atheism? If so, what were the reasons / arguments that you found most convincing for theism / religion?
3) What arguments for theism / religion do you hear a lot but find completely unconvincing? Can you briefly explain why?
4) Are there any misconceptions that you find that theists / religious people often have about atheism / atheists, which you often find yourself having to explain?
5) Do you feel that being an atheist improves your life in some way? (eg. does it help you to be more moral, give you a sense of purpose, inspire you?) Or is it just an absence of God, with no significance for you, as not fishing is to a person who doesn't go fishing?
Thanks, I look forward to learning from your responses.
Roonwit
I'm not sure where is best to put this thread, but this seems as good a place as any. I don't intend this to be a debate thread. Instead, I would like to understand atheists and atheism better, because I think we Christians often believe we know all about atheism, when actually we don't. So I'd like to learn about it from people who actually hold this view.
For the purposes of this thread, an 'atheist' can be defined as anyone who lives their life without reference to God, regardless of whether this is because they believe there is no God, don't know whether there is a God, or don't care about God. If you are in that category, I'd really like to hear from you.
Questions:
1) Have you always been an atheist, or did you become one? If you became one, could you outline the journey that brought you to atheism. If you have always been an atheist, could you outline the influences that brought that about (eg. the attitudes of family, friends, teachers, etc towards theistic belief).
2) Have you ever come close or given serious consideration to abandoning atheism? If so, what were the reasons / arguments that you found most convincing for theism / religion?
3) What arguments for theism / religion do you hear a lot but find completely unconvincing? Can you briefly explain why?
4) Are there any misconceptions that you find that theists / religious people often have about atheism / atheists, which you often find yourself having to explain?
5) Do you feel that being an atheist improves your life in some way? (eg. does it help you to be more moral, give you a sense of purpose, inspire you?) Or is it just an absence of God, with no significance for you, as not fishing is to a person who doesn't go fishing?
Thanks, I look forward to learning from your responses.
Roonwit
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