06 Jan 17
Originally posted by JakeChessWe appear to have bought our boots from the same atheist shop sir.
Thank you. I'm an atheist. I am open to the existence of a deity or deities, but I have not personally seen any evidence of such. How about you?
I don't believe in the existence of God, but rather hope i'm mistaken.
06 Jan 17
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Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeI could go either way. The Christian faith is more than slightly unappealing to me. To quote LaVey; "It must be odd creatures who can be content with strumming a harp and praying for all eternity." In the scenario that there is a deity of some description at the helm of the ship, I picture a more Deistic interpretation of the catalyst of creation that leans more towards said deity being an observer as opposed to this ever present force helping people win the lottery and other such things.
We appear to have bought our boots from the same atheist shop sir.
I don't believe in the existence of God, but rather hope i'm mistaken.
06 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeI feel as you do G of D. Absolute belief however can be highly destructive and limit our search for understanding.
We appear to have bought our boots from the same atheist shop sir.
I don't believe in the existence of God, but rather hope i'm mistaken.
06 Jan 17
Originally posted by OdBodI find absolutes to be damaging. I feel that you should not only question your beliefs, but anything around you. It's good to be open minded and admit that you don't know and can be wrong.
I feel as you do G of D. Absolute belief however can be highly destructive and limit our search for understanding.
06 Jan 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelTechnically no. Atheism is just a lack of belief in a god. If you really want to split hairs, I'm an agnostic deist. I admit that there could or could not be a god, but I personally reject the idea of god as described in Abrahamic religions in favor of one that does not interfere with humanity, merely observing.
does that not make you an agnostic?
In short, Atheism and Agnosticism can go hand in hand depending on how you define them.
06 Jan 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelI don't think that'll happen. And I'm alright with that. People will believe what they will, doesn't mean I'm going to get bent out of shape when they call me a heretic or something of that phylum.
Good luck with getting people to admit they're wrong around here
07 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeImmortality seems like it could be a trap to me. What happens when you've done everything there is to do and seen everything there is to see and met everyone there is to meet, and are tired of it all, and just want to be done?
My chances of immortality would vastly improve. Currently all my hopes lie in a sufficient intake of spinach.