Atheists
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they aren't! but people who believe them (i don't) can conclude logically the existence of aliens. but even if someone believes prophesies, visions and weeping statues, there's no logic that will lead you to say that god exits.
so theoretically, proving the credibility of alien abduction will prove the existence of aliens.
But prooving that a statue can weep, or that people can see visions doesn''t prove that god exists.
no one can reject categorically the existance of something he doesn't understand, why dn't you tell me yor definition of God, and i tell you why it doesn't exist. I always say i can t believe in God as seen by other people.
for example, most people say God exiss because there has to be a creator. i m willing to acccept that, but that doesn't in anyway mean that god is good, forgiving, or that it's even a conscious entity. for all i know, God could be the big bang
yes i did, its very nice
not really
so theoretically, proving the credibility of alien abduction will prove the existence of aliens.
But prooving that a statue can weep, or that people can see visions doesn''t prove that god exists.
no one can reject categorically the existance of something he doesn't understand, why dn't you tell me yor definition of God, and i tell you why it doesn't exist. I always say i can t believe in God as seen by other people.
for example, most people say God exiss because there has to be a creator. i m willing to acccept that, but that doesn't in anyway mean that god is good, forgiving, or that it's even a conscious entity. for all i know, God could be the big bang
yes i did, its very nice
not really
Alright. First, searching the internet for information is just ridiculous. For example. I put in jesus. Scolled some pages and here JESUS FAVORS MORE GOVERNMENT HANDOUTS FOR WELFARE CHEATS. I know your thinking "well i know thats not true". Well maybe someone thought it was. The same someone that searched the internet for information on Jesus and got this 'false' information. So please, don't make the net a reliable source.
Next. Everyone that has a religious belief has a right to their opinion. As far as I'm concerned, we're all fucking brainwashed. We all are on a site that was once "2pacboard" because we all thought 2pac was great. Society told us that his lyrics and reputation alone could throw him into a league of his own. We are told what to like, when to like it, how we'll like it, etc. All of us are brainwashed alright?!
Religion is more of a "State of mind" to me. If you are a religious person then you will likely take things better than non religious people. I'm not saying athiests are stupid and can't deal with their own problems. Thats not it at all. I'm saying that religion provides you with "answers" and gives you an opinion to go by. You don't really find the answers yourself or form your own opinion. Most automatically decide "God did this for me". Believe me, God has better things to do than make your ex boyfriend talk to you or to make your dogs leg heal.
In conclusion. I will add that I believe that it is selfish and almost heartless to force religion on someone. Or to even say "Do you believe in God?". It is offensive to some that do believe and a completely stupid question to those that don't. Either way, it ends in an argument. So just don't force it and don't ask somebody to be "Saved" for God's sake. If God wants them saved, he'll save'em. Alright?
Next. Everyone that has a religious belief has a right to their opinion. As far as I'm concerned, we're all fucking brainwashed. We all are on a site that was once "2pacboard" because we all thought 2pac was great. Society told us that his lyrics and reputation alone could throw him into a league of his own. We are told what to like, when to like it, how we'll like it, etc. All of us are brainwashed alright?!
Religion is more of a "State of mind" to me. If you are a religious person then you will likely take things better than non religious people. I'm not saying athiests are stupid and can't deal with their own problems. Thats not it at all. I'm saying that religion provides you with "answers" and gives you an opinion to go by. You don't really find the answers yourself or form your own opinion. Most automatically decide "God did this for me". Believe me, God has better things to do than make your ex boyfriend talk to you or to make your dogs leg heal.
In conclusion. I will add that I believe that it is selfish and almost heartless to force religion on someone. Or to even say "Do you believe in God?". It is offensive to some that do believe and a completely stupid question to those that don't. Either way, it ends in an argument. So just don't force it and don't ask somebody to be "Saved" for God's sake. If God wants them saved, he'll save'em. Alright?
uh, listen teck, i'm not a fucking newbie. i've been around this forum with this username for about seven months, and i had another username before this for about a year.
i just don't usually fuck around with the WOW board.
as far as the theory of natural selection, please take a moment to explain to me how my explanation was wrong.
here's a formal definition, if you would so desire.
natural selection
n. The process in nature by which, according to Darwin's theory of evolution, only the organisms best adapted to their environment tend to survive and transmit their genetic characteristics in increasing numbers to succeeding generations while those less adapted tend to be eliminated.
my explanation checks out with that definition perfectly. the giraffes with shorter necks were less suited for their environment, so they died. and the longer-necked giraffes transmitted "THEIR GENETIC CHARACTERISTICS IN INCREASING NUMBERS TO SUCCEEDING GENERATIONS". which is exactly what the hell i said. so don't talk to me like i'm some fucking moron.
if you are willing to have an intelligent conversation, and actually BACK UP your statements, like other people on this board, regardless of their stance on the matter, then maybe we can have an actual debate. but as of right now, i'm going to ignore any other pointless comments you have to say.
i just don't usually fuck around with the WOW board.
as far as the theory of natural selection, please take a moment to explain to me how my explanation was wrong.
here's a formal definition, if you would so desire.
natural selection
n. The process in nature by which, according to Darwin's theory of evolution, only the organisms best adapted to their environment tend to survive and transmit their genetic characteristics in increasing numbers to succeeding generations while those less adapted tend to be eliminated.
my explanation checks out with that definition perfectly. the giraffes with shorter necks were less suited for their environment, so they died. and the longer-necked giraffes transmitted "THEIR GENETIC CHARACTERISTICS IN INCREASING NUMBERS TO SUCCEEDING GENERATIONS". which is exactly what the hell i said. so don't talk to me like i'm some fucking moron.
if you are willing to have an intelligent conversation, and actually BACK UP your statements, like other people on this board, regardless of their stance on the matter, then maybe we can have an actual debate. but as of right now, i'm going to ignore any other pointless comments you have to say.
First off, I'm not an athiest, I thought I made that clear or did you not read the whole post? And how does saying that spitting out rhetoric bible verses is pointless give athiest a bad name? Explain that please.
How did my post prove I was an ass? Becuase someone felt it neccesary to provide us with some religious quote expecting it to hold any importance? That is the example of a religiously brainwashed person. Someone who argues for the bible by using quotes from it. That is the person that most athiests shun.
And it's obvious you didn't read my whole post, my post made much more of a contribution to this thread then either yours or that kid who put in the religious quote.
Not only that, but I do respect HIS opinion. I don't respect him throwing religious quotes at me. I don't respect that at all. So had he simply stated his opinion, I would not have said anything. I didn't disrespect his opinion at all.
Although I agree with you on the fact that all of us our brainwashed(that was the point I was trying to make in my very first post in this thread), I disagree that religious people will take things "better". That is waaay to subjective, its not even an argueable point. I also agree that it is pointless to shove religion down someones throat, and I also agree that it is pointless for an athiest to shove anti-religious messages down a religious persons throat. I do it in retaliation if Im being forced with religion, but otherwise I disagree with inciting a religious arguement.
How did my post prove I was an ass? Becuase someone felt it neccesary to provide us with some religious quote expecting it to hold any importance? That is the example of a religiously brainwashed person. Someone who argues for the bible by using quotes from it. That is the person that most athiests shun.
And it's obvious you didn't read my whole post, my post made much more of a contribution to this thread then either yours or that kid who put in the religious quote.
Not only that, but I do respect HIS opinion. I don't respect him throwing religious quotes at me. I don't respect that at all. So had he simply stated his opinion, I would not have said anything. I didn't disrespect his opinion at all.
Although I agree with you on the fact that all of us our brainwashed(that was the point I was trying to make in my very first post in this thread), I disagree that religious people will take things "better". That is waaay to subjective, its not even an argueable point. I also agree that it is pointless to shove religion down someones throat, and I also agree that it is pointless for an athiest to shove anti-religious messages down a religious persons throat. I do it in retaliation if Im being forced with religion, but otherwise I disagree with inciting a religious arguement.
Think of this situation.
You don't believe in God. You don't bind yourself with "bible morals". You create your own. You have your own opinions.
Now, you have a sister. You close. Best friends even. You go to school one day and your having a horrible day. You walk home with a fellow "athiest" friend (not saying you are athiest, just for the sake of the scenario). When you get home your mom is crying and tells you that your sister was hit by a car and died instantly. Your friend tries to help. He tells you "I'm sorry man.. really.". He's there for you and tells you it'll all be ok.
Same scenario except your now a christian. Your friends very religious. He tells you "It's ok. She's with God now. She has no pain anymore.". You have the same beliefs. While you probably will hurt just as long, it's easier to deal with knowing that your sister is now in a "Better place".
Now do you get what I'm saying by that?
It's more into how you look at it psychologically.
You don't believe in God. You don't bind yourself with "bible morals". You create your own. You have your own opinions.
Now, you have a sister. You close. Best friends even. You go to school one day and your having a horrible day. You walk home with a fellow "athiest" friend (not saying you are athiest, just for the sake of the scenario). When you get home your mom is crying and tells you that your sister was hit by a car and died instantly. Your friend tries to help. He tells you "I'm sorry man.. really.". He's there for you and tells you it'll all be ok.
Same scenario except your now a christian. Your friends very religious. He tells you "It's ok. She's with God now. She has no pain anymore.". You have the same beliefs. While you probably will hurt just as long, it's easier to deal with knowing that your sister is now in a "Better place".
Now do you get what I'm saying by that?
It's more into how you look at it psychologically.
No I understand what your saying man, but that is not always a realistic situation. An athiest can still look at death as a good thing, or, even if not good, then not neccisarily bad.
Besides that I know a lot of christians that after shit like that happens, they would question God or be upset with her, so God can sometimes be turned into the enemy sort of.
While I understand your point, I don't think it really holds any weight on either side of the arguement, because like I said before, its too subjective, too many variables, its extremely undefinite.
Besides that I know a lot of christians that after shit like that happens, they would question God or be upset with her, so God can sometimes be turned into the enemy sort of.
While I understand your point, I don't think it really holds any weight on either side of the arguement, because like I said before, its too subjective, too many variables, its extremely undefinite.
Of course the "mourning" itself isn't easier. But it has a different effect. For example. My grandpa is a VERY religious man. His wife of 40-something years died. He didn't even shed a tear. All he said was "My angel's with our father now.". And since that day, he has yet to get depressed. Of course I'm sure he gets a sudden urge to set down and think back. Making him a bit sad. But he ALWAYS bounces back with "well she's in God's house now." and goes on about his day with a smile.
I know not every person can be like that. Believe me, I know I wouldn't be if my wife died. But it does seem to have an effect on a persons emotions and mentality when they honestly believe that "it's better this way".
I know not every person can be like that. Believe me, I know I wouldn't be if my wife died. But it does seem to have an effect on a persons emotions and mentality when they honestly believe that "it's better this way".
True. But the firm religious followers won't question. Those are the ones I'm talking about here. Those that follow because "its right" or "they should", whatever the case. I know they aren't as determined that it's good as a firm religious believer would.
Ok. I take back this comment lol. Let's forget I said
Ok. I take back this comment lol. Let's forget I said
as far as death goes, neither side really has a reason to mourn death.
if you're an atheist, then you believe when someone dies, they just cease to exist. so therefore, they're not suffering, and there is no need to mourn.
if you're religious, then you believe when someone dies, they go to a better place (heaven, the afterlife, whatever...). and therefore, you should be happy for them, not sad.
mourning is never because you feel sorry for the person that died. it's because you feel sorry for yourself because you'll never be able to see that person again.
and for that reason, i don't think it really matters what you believe in when somebody dies. because you're still going to miss that person just as much either way.
if you're an atheist, then you believe when someone dies, they just cease to exist. so therefore, they're not suffering, and there is no need to mourn.
if you're religious, then you believe when someone dies, they go to a better place (heaven, the afterlife, whatever...). and therefore, you should be happy for them, not sad.
mourning is never because you feel sorry for the person that died. it's because you feel sorry for yourself because you'll never be able to see that person again.
and for that reason, i don't think it really matters what you believe in when somebody dies. because you're still going to miss that person just as much either way.
Anyone who comes across an animation with the description "A commercial President Bush would run if campaigning against Jesus Christ" on a site called FunnyHub.com and thinks for a second that it's at all informative should not be allowed on message boards lest they spread their idiocy. I'd like to think most people can judge the credibility of the sources they cite.
I get what you're saying. You're saying that self-deception is healthy. You're saying that it's better to live a lie and be happy than face up to the cold hard truth.
I disagree.
I get what you're saying. You're saying that self-deception is healthy. You're saying that it's better to live a lie and be happy than face up to the cold hard truth.
I disagree.
Lol So what exactly is at this university that isn't available anywhere but it's museum? Why is it so secretive? Do you really think im stupid and i dont know what you're trying pull here? isn't it obvious? You're trying to dig your way out of the hole you put yourself in when you said there is massive evidence of fossils by telling me they're located at a place i dont have access to. haha
Let me ask you something then
Are you from michigan? have you been to this university? If not how did you come to know about these infamous fossils that could very well make Evolution no longer a theory?
If you havent seen them then you must have read about them, right? where if not the internet? whats the name of the science journal, book and course? If you read or seen the names of these fossils, what are they?
Let me ask you something then
Are you from michigan? have you been to this university? If not how did you come to know about these infamous fossils that could very well make Evolution no longer a theory?
If you havent seen them then you must have read about them, right? where if not the internet? whats the name of the science journal, book and course? If you read or seen the names of these fossils, what are they?
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