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Got it...sorry.I said that a lack in faith in anything isn't a worldview. And of course, if atheists are viewed as people who lack faith in a God, I'm ok with that. I think I'm missing ur point, if u wish to explain more, I would love that...
Got it...sorry.
And of course, lack of faith, is not a worldview.
If that were true, then there would be no believers to begin with...and there are...
What conclusion...that if it were true that lack of faith were a worldview, then there would be no believers in a GOD?Ah no need to be sorry of course, just trying to understand. Not sure how you come to that conclusion though...
What is your understanding of worldview then?to clarify, i think christians and atheists share the same worldview, to me it's silly to suggest otherwise
Why is the concept of faith strange to you?Not sure, the concept of it is so strange that I find it hard to see the implications of it.
It's a long time ago but as I remember it, it wasn't basic principles but the way you interpret everything that happens in your life. Each person's actual worldview is going to be individual to them, but there will be overlap with other people. So there is a Christian worldview. Primarily it would be something along the lines that we need Jesus to save us from our sin. I'm guessing that is not part of your worldview.A very loose concept really, but some form of common understanding of basic principles.
You misunderstand how life works.Wow, you are really saying that all atheists grow old and miserable? I think you have it the wrong way around, beacause atheists believe that this life is all there is, we tend to cherish it more....
Of course a lack of belief in something does not constitute a worldview.A lack of belief in something isn't a worldview if course. Is a lack in santa clause a worldview?
The common worldview is endemic to mankind, not the particular shade of that worldview. I don't have faith 24/7, I exercise faith and sometimes have doubts.A lack of belief in something isn't a worldview if course. Is a lack in santa clause a worldview?
I know I don't understand the above very well, but it sounds good.It depends on the subject one is obsessed upon.
The cure prescribed by the Buddha usually involves opposites. Obsessed with the human form? The prescribed cure: Deconstruct it in the mind by examining it in parts, or in light of old age, illness, and death. Etc.
I apologize for missing that question. Stopping thoughts requires achievement of what's called the second level of jhana in meditative practice.I know I don't understand the above very well, but it sounds good.
I think I already answered to this however, and asked how one could stop the mind from thinking.
I believe you didn't reply.
No problem.
As I said in post no. 58...I DO think our life on this earth is an emergency and so we should obey the being dictating what action to take,,,just like the captain on a troubled ship.Sleep well.
I don't have faith that Odin doesn't exist or unicorns for that matter. I lack evidence. There is no faith involved. (Odin is "all-father" of the Norse pantheon of gods.)
As for post #58, it's rather a hodgepodge of statements. Here are some random responses.
1) Obeying a leader in an emergency situation is different than adhering to an ideology that dictates how one is to live one's life.
People have always mistreated those that are different. People used to make fun of handicapped persons,,,kids that wear glasses,,,etc.2) Whatever you think about SSM, it is nevertheless true that Christians have stuck there noses in other people's business.
I agree.3) I have 3 grown children. I stand by my statements. Children be raised to understand what works and for what reasons. I'm proud of my kids even though they are Christians.
I have no wish to debate which ideologies have killed more people. The point is that blind adherence to ideologies can and do kill people.
I know that you believe religion is the latter.Richard Feynman said: “I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.”
Quote by Richard Feynman: “I would rather have questions that can't be ans...”
Religion is the latter.
Here we agree and atheists have every reason to complain in this regard.2) Whatever you think about SSM, it is nevertheless true that Christians have stuck there noses in other people's business.
No, a fear of death is evolutionary. An irrational response to a fear is not logical.You misunderstand how life works.
When your a young atheist your lifetime is all you have and you can enjoy and cherish your life. But when you get old that level of happiness and contentment diminishes.
Your evaluation of life is a temporary evaluation and will not stand the test of time.
Everyone suffers more as they grow old and that includes Christians and atheists. They all get oppressed by the effect of old age on the body and mind.
Christians have hope in a life here after, but an atheist is trapped in that body of death. So as a base line, Christians should be happier as their release from the trials, and tribulations approaches. Yet the atheist should become more depressed and concerned also.
It's only logical of course.
Get over yourself.You jumped into a conversation and distorted what I said and did exactly what the other poster did...
Took what I said and implied something completely different...
That is not doing a thorough job...and it shows that you did not even care to make sure you weren´t making a mistake...you just assumed something...and it is wrong...and it is a lie about what I meant.
It portrays me in a different way and if people were to venture on this thread, NO ONE takes the time to read from start to finish, they would see this post and think I am a nasty human being who has one purpose and that is to stir trouble...it makes me look like I have a chip on my shoulder and I dislike Atheists...
I have never had any dealings with ANY Atheists before so why should I hate them...and I asked for clarification on what an Atheist is...that was all.
After I got the response...I asked why are you then even on a website because it seemed to me that lack means indifference...which means that one doesn´t even care...
And so, someone interpreted that, and put some sort of emotion behind that response, and portrayed me incorrectly, ẗhat I somehow don´t like Atheists" ...that is lying, a falsehood and slander about me...because it isn´t true...
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