Title: Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?
Post by: Kylyssa on January 27, 2009, 12:51:16 AM
Post by: Kylyssa on January 27, 2009, 12:51:16 AM
Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally? (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1422207/do_people_become_atheists_so_they_can.html?cat=34)
I'm hoping this bit gets a comment war going on it. The theists seem so sure about atheists being immoral.
I'm hoping this bit gets a comment war going on it. The theists seem so sure about atheists being immoral.
Title: Re: Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?
Post by: Kylyssa on January 27, 2009, 02:05:54 AM
Post by: Kylyssa on January 27, 2009, 02:05:54 AM
Oh, got a theist comment! It's not too exciting, just a "morality comes from God" person.
Title: Re: Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?
Post by: Tom62 on January 27, 2009, 07:08:04 AM
Post by: Tom62 on January 27, 2009, 07:08:04 AM
I've posted a comment as well. Let's see how the theists react 
Title: Re: Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?
Post by: Kylyssa on January 27, 2009, 05:26:03 PM
Post by: Kylyssa on January 27, 2009, 05:26:03 PM
Hey, thanks! There's now an "emotions come from God" comment!
"Compassion comes from God. Without God, no love is possible. Atheist can act with compassion but it is the compassion God gave them. Emotions can only be explained by the presence of the immortal soul."
Don't we have a vomit smiley?
"Compassion comes from God. Without God, no love is possible. Atheist can act with compassion but it is the compassion God gave them. Emotions can only be explained by the presence of the immortal soul."
Don't we have a vomit smiley?
Title: Re: Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?
Post by: VanReal on January 27, 2009, 08:00:32 PM
Post by: VanReal on January 27, 2009, 08:00:32 PM
So the emotion I get when I want to rip off someone's head is a gift from God? Gees, thanks. 
Title: Re: Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 27, 2009, 09:08:12 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 27, 2009, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: "Kylyssa"Don't we have a vomit smiley?
Consider it your birthday present.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages44.fotki.com%2Fv1405%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F6116196%2Fpuke-vi.gif&hash=a438010949d8317f6ad0fc05a8b00bdfcd15c735)
Title: Re: Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 30, 2009, 01:12:12 PM
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 30, 2009, 01:12:12 PM
can't speak for all atheists, but I sure did!
Of course I'm joking, and playing with a very loose definition of "immoral", but dropping the notion of a highly judgemental God allowed me a lot of freedom in my youth. I hated the restrictions as far as what I chose to learn and view. Movies/books/comics/videogames with themes of magic? Evil. Superheroes who did great things without claiming God as their source of power? Evil. Music with lyrics that didn't involve praise to God? Misuse of music, which some Christians, even ones who don't take much issue with secular books and films, seem to think is some special thing intended only for praising God.
Of course I'm joking, and playing with a very loose definition of "immoral", but dropping the notion of a highly judgemental God allowed me a lot of freedom in my youth. I hated the restrictions as far as what I chose to learn and view. Movies/books/comics/videogames with themes of magic? Evil. Superheroes who did great things without claiming God as their source of power? Evil. Music with lyrics that didn't involve praise to God? Misuse of music, which some Christians, even ones who don't take much issue with secular books and films, seem to think is some special thing intended only for praising God.