Title: WHY BE ATHEIST?
Post by: Asmodean Prime on January 11, 2007, 10:33:28 AM
Post by: Asmodean Prime on January 11, 2007, 10:33:28 AM
[glow=red]What is the benefit of being atheist?
why not be muslim, christian or jewish...or budhist or hindu???[/glow]
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why not be muslim, christian or jewish...or budhist or hindu???[/glow]
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Post by: Faylen on January 11, 2007, 11:07:03 AM
Post by: Faylen on January 11, 2007, 11:07:03 AM
Because being any of those religions requires that you suspend your disbelief enough that you believe in things that are patently false. They also require that you constantly have to mentally reinforce the idea "I'm right, they're wrong" without any rational evidence to prove it.
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Post by: MikeyV on January 11, 2007, 04:29:10 PM
Post by: MikeyV on January 11, 2007, 04:29:10 PM
I won't answer this poll.
Firstly, there are no beneficial religions. There are religions that have had benefits for individuals, but overall, religion has had a negative impact on society.
Secondly, atheism is not a religion. It's simply a lack of belief in god or gods. I suggest you understand the terminology before posting here.
Thirdly, why the annoying font? The red color is apropos. It's reminiscent of the blood shed in the name of Allah (PB&J). And what's with the link to a muslim website? Do you really think you are going to gain converts to Islam here?
Firstly, there are no beneficial religions. There are religions that have had benefits for individuals, but overall, religion has had a negative impact on society.
Secondly, atheism is not a religion. It's simply a lack of belief in god or gods. I suggest you understand the terminology before posting here.
Thirdly, why the annoying font? The red color is apropos. It's reminiscent of the blood shed in the name of Allah (PB&J). And what's with the link to a muslim website? Do you really think you are going to gain converts to Islam here?
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Post by: MommaSquid on January 11, 2007, 05:06:07 PM
Post by: MommaSquid on January 11, 2007, 05:06:07 PM
Quote from: "MikeyV"I won't answer this poll.
I second that. Thanks, MikeyV! (PB&J)
:wink:
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Post by: Whitney on January 12, 2007, 01:52:48 AM
Post by: Whitney on January 12, 2007, 01:52:48 AM
Quote from: "MommaSquid"Quote from: "MikeyV"I won't answer this poll.
I second that. Thanks, MikeyV! (PB&J)
:wink:
Thirded
I don't decide what is true based on how it can benefit me.
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Post by: Tom62 on January 12, 2007, 09:32:44 AM
Post by: Tom62 on January 12, 2007, 09:32:44 AM
Quote from: "laetusatheos"Quote from: "MommaSquid"Quote from: "MikeyV"I won't answer this poll.
I second that. Thanks, MikeyV! (PB&J)
:wink:
Thirded
I don't decide what is true based on how it can benefit me.
Fourthed :lol:
There are only harmful and less harmful religions.
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Post by: Will on January 21, 2007, 05:54:11 AM
Post by: Will on January 21, 2007, 05:54:11 AM
I study Buddhism. I study Christianity, Judism, and Islam. They all have wonderful messages in them. I'd not practice them, but hey're nice. It's the followers I'm not in love with.
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Post by: BGMA on January 26, 2007, 02:04:21 PM
Post by: BGMA on January 26, 2007, 02:04:21 PM
Here's the reason, I'm gonna paraphrase someone, I'd have to check to see who:
Religion teaches the dangerous nonsense that death is not the end.
Atheism gives us true appreciation for life, and for doing good things on earth in the short time we have here, not for some supposed reward, but just because they are good things.
And personally, atheism has erased all fear of death for me. I am afraid of dy-ING (especially if it's painful), yes, and I try to NOT die. And, I buy insurance, and plan for the eventuality.
But I have no fear whatsoever of the state of being dead. I won't be there to see it!
Religion teaches the dangerous nonsense that death is not the end.
Atheism gives us true appreciation for life, and for doing good things on earth in the short time we have here, not for some supposed reward, but just because they are good things.
And personally, atheism has erased all fear of death for me. I am afraid of dy-ING (especially if it's painful), yes, and I try to NOT die. And, I buy insurance, and plan for the eventuality.
But I have no fear whatsoever of the state of being dead. I won't be there to see it!
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Post by: Mastriani on January 26, 2007, 04:05:06 PM
Post by: Mastriani on January 26, 2007, 04:05:06 PM
I'm going to fifth the vote of no confidence on this poll.
I think I like what Richard Dawkins had to say on this matter:
"We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us, just go one god further."
I think I like what Richard Dawkins had to say on this matter:
"We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us, just go one god further."
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Post by: Setec on February 07, 2007, 04:45:51 AM
Post by: Setec on February 07, 2007, 04:45:51 AM
Yeah, the poll is stupid. Atheism isn't a religion, it's the lack of any religion.
The only reason anybody needs to be an atheist is that God doesn't exist. Facts are facts, and you can't change them based on what might make you feel fuzzier inside.
Of course, God exists, but he's just a blogger, not an omnipotent being...
The only reason anybody needs to be an atheist is that God doesn't exist. Facts are facts, and you can't change them based on what might make you feel fuzzier inside.
Of course, God exists, but he's just a blogger, not an omnipotent being...
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Post by: Will on February 08, 2007, 05:16:07 AM
Post by: Will on February 08, 2007, 05:16:07 AM
Why be athiest? The chicks.
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Post by: ImpaledSkier on February 08, 2007, 06:47:46 PM
Post by: ImpaledSkier on February 08, 2007, 06:47:46 PM
Ha!
atheists are the new rocks stars...
atheists are the new rocks stars...
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Post by: McQ on February 08, 2007, 11:27:07 PM
Post by: McQ on February 08, 2007, 11:27:07 PM
Quote from: "ImpaledSkier"Ha!
atheists are the new rocks stars...
It's much easier to be a pirate as an atheist than otherwise. We're natural hell raisers.
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Post by: ImpaledSkier on February 08, 2007, 11:50:26 PM
Post by: ImpaledSkier on February 08, 2007, 11:50:26 PM
Y'ar...
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Post by: User192021 on February 14, 2007, 06:08:02 AM
Post by: User192021 on February 14, 2007, 06:08:02 AM
Quote from: "Willravel"Why be athiest? The chicks.No doubt. Nothing will get you laid faster than telling a girl "Ya know...after you die, your body just decomposes into the earth and nothing happens."
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Post by: MrE2Me on February 14, 2007, 10:31:24 AM
Post by: MrE2Me on February 14, 2007, 10:31:24 AM
At least there's no religion-imposed guilt to get in the way of your frolicking...
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Post by: Amor Fati on February 17, 2007, 12:04:52 AM
Post by: Amor Fati on February 17, 2007, 12:04:52 AM
Definitely the chicks.
One of the keys to picking up women is to both keep them talking and to plant the idea that you're completely different from every other guy she's ever talked to.
One of the keys to picking up women is to both keep them talking and to plant the idea that you're completely different from every other guy she's ever talked to.
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Post by: Will on February 17, 2007, 02:45:47 AM
Post by: Will on February 17, 2007, 02:45:47 AM
Not just different, but smarter and more dangerous. In the mind of a believer we're risking damnation. We know better. Also, we don't have the puritanical programming.
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Post by: noname on March 06, 2007, 12:08:25 AM
Post by: noname on March 06, 2007, 12:08:25 AM
Religion and God are created by man. Why bother to follow one?
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Post by: ScourgeO'God on April 08, 2007, 05:39:37 AM
Post by: ScourgeO'God on April 08, 2007, 05:39:37 AM
I'm an atheist because anything else would be unnatural. Look at it this way... maybe God wanted me to be a non-believer. :wink:
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Post by: brainshmain on April 08, 2007, 09:21:07 AM
Post by: brainshmain on April 08, 2007, 09:21:07 AM
I don't think there is much choice in "being" atheist. I could claim that I am Christian, Muslim, Mormon, whatever, bu when it comes down to it, I can in no way imagine anything happening to me after I die other than my body shutting down and eventually decomposing. I could lie to myself about what I WANT to believe, but you cant force your real opinion on something. I mean, yeah, it would be AWESOME if after this life, you go up to some amazing nirvana-esque place for the rest of time, but there is no way I can force myself to believe that's how it really is.
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Post by: Huxley on April 21, 2007, 03:01:25 AM
Post by: Huxley on April 21, 2007, 03:01:25 AM
I simply see no good reason to suppose a creator God exists, naturally or supernaturally. I see no good reason to suppose anything of us prevails after brain death. I have seen many instances of the contrary.
So, as someone else said, "I do not suspend judgement"
So, as someone else said, "I do not suspend judgement"