i have pondered the answer to that question from the very first time i ever heard of it.
and now i know the answer, thanks to AS, the internet, youtube, and the poster to youtube. the dots are beginning to connect in order to answer more and more questions.
the next thing one might know is that there'll be "definitive" proof of the sinking of Atlantis. i can't wait.
The problem with athiests is that the Bill of Rights is gospel while the Constitution is unfounded gibberish, simply by self-serving fiat.
The problem with atheists, as christians, is the ones with chips on their shoulder.
There's atheists who like to go about their lives and not bother others or meddle with the affairs of others. There's atheists who see "IN God We Trust" on our money and are OK with that. Then there's the ones that see that as some sort of sleight, and THOSE [bleep] contact the FFRF and ACLU and start lawsuits.
Other than some good natured ribbing on here, I could give a [bleep] about the topic. I kinda almost wish there was a hell for militant atheists to go to for being real [bleep] by filing lawsuits and such. Just as I wish there was a hell for some self-proclaimed christians to go to who can't seem to minds their own business like some of the atheists.
At least in my own experience, once you let go of the shackles of religion, there's a period where you're angry because you were lied to. By society, by your parents, by ones you trusted. So I see where the chip on the shoulder comes from. That was me for a very short time about a decade ago. Then I realized, like any group of people, there's some bad apples in the atheist and christian groups, and it is best to go on and live your life and not worry about.
I think the FFRF gives atheists a really bad name. I think televangelist preachers raking in millions a year and flying around in private jets gives christians a bad name. I think cops shooting a suspect where it turns out to later be unjustified gives cops a bad rep.
Hey man, go live you life. I'll still shidtpost here from time to time just to see how Ringman tries to bend over backwards to explain humans and dinosaurs having sexual relations.
The problem with athiests is that the Bill of Rights is gospel while the Constitution is unfounded gibberish, simply by self-serving fiat.
I'll still shidtpost here from time to time just to see how Ringman tries to bend over backwards to explain humans and dinosaurs having sexual relations.
omg! humans having sex with a snake is one thing, but with dinasoars? (i wish i could spell better).
that'd mean or might mean, that humans (post-modern day types), have an old brain of the dinosauric type, and a modern (post-modern?), objective reality type. the two co-existing in one skull. is that what der ringman is proposing?
i can't hardly comprehend what all of this potential hybridization might mean? Dolly the sheep was one thing, but humans blended with dinersoars? (see, i still can't spell correctly).
its looking like we're going to have to divide everyone into two groups. those on the one hand who believe x,y,z; and on the other hand those who believe a,b,c.
i'm quite undecided due to lack of sufficient info to come to a conclusion. don't wanna leave out anything/solution that's possible.
Sharpsman, I am (or at least was) a pilot. And a non-believer. But we've never met, so you could still be right.
I am convinced that religion is a hard-wired genetic attribute of humans. Every culture makes up its own god(s) and its own beliefs. Many of them make up their own books about it. Every single one of them create their gods in their own image, no two of which are remotely alike.
They have their right to opinions, but they do not have the right to block others from theirs! THAT is the problem that I have with them, homos etc. Do what you want and believe what you want, but leave others alone in the process.
Huh?? When was the last time an atheist went door to door with a pamphlet hand-out touting their beliefs? When was the last time an atheist went on a "mission" to proselytize? When did you ever witness a meeting, a car race or anything start off with an atheist professing their ideas/beliefs? Nope. The religious type feel they have to do all that. When you sneeze did anyone ever say to you "Darwin bless you."? Religious people can believe whatever they want so long as they don't use their religion to pass laws that effect my freedom or go out of their way to harm me. When were you ever "blocked" by an atheist from believing what you do?
To answer the OP's question; because they have more fun and their Sundays are free!
Nailed It!
Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war let it begin here.
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but there are lots of mean people that keep telling them they are going to hell.
That's because they are going to Hell. It's not hate, it's just being truthful, and as we all know, the truth can hurt. But, I respect their right to make that choice...just as I expect them to respect MY right to be a Christian.
but there are lots of mean people that keep telling them they are going to hell.
That's because they are going to Hell. It's not hate, it's just being truthful, and as we all know, the truth can hurt. But, I respect their right to make that choice...just as I expect them to respect MY right to be a Christian.
If it's "the truth", show us your evidence.
If you can't prove this claim, than it's just an empty threat to try and create converts for your religion.
You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it.
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but there are lots of mean people that keep telling them they are going to hell.
That's because they are going to Hell. It's not hate, it's just being truthful, and as we all know, the truth can hurt. But, I respect their right to make that choice...just as I expect them to respect MY right to be a Christian.
If it's "the truth", show us your evidence.
If you can't prove this claim, than it's just an empty threat to try and create converts for your religion.
Just look at the world around you... the plants, the animals, the mountains, the rivers, the seas, the 4 seasons, and tell me that it "just happened". Without a doubt, there is a higher power.
Cherished beliefs (and self-worth and identity) aside, pointing out irrational thinking, inconsistencies, hypocrisy, pseudo-science and fallacious reasoning does not equal hate...
Even Jesus loved the Pnarisees....
It ain't what you don't know that makes you an idiot...it's what you know for certain, that just ain't so...
Most people don't want to believe the truth~they want the truth to be what they believe.
but there are lots of mean people that keep telling them they are going to hell.
That's because they are going to Hell. It's not hate, it's just being truthful, and as we all know, the truth can hurt. But, I respect their right to make that choice...just as I expect them to respect MY right to be a Christian.
If it's "the truth", show us your evidence.
If you can't prove this claim, than it's just an empty threat to try and create converts for your religion.
Just look at the world around you... the plants, the animals, the mountains, the rivers, the seas, the 4 seasons, and tell me that it "just happened". Without a doubt, there is a higher power.
And there it is, folks!
The first circular argument from ignorance on this particular thread!
It ain't what you don't know that makes you an idiot...it's what you know for certain, that just ain't so...
Most people don't want to believe the truth~they want the truth to be what they believe.
but there are lots of mean people that keep telling them they are going to hell.
That's because they are going to Hell. It's not hate, it's just being truthful, and as we all know, the truth can hurt. But, I respect their right to make that choice...just as I expect them to respect MY right to be a Christian.
Lol. I'm shocked it took this long.
BTW- What is an atheist? Simply someone that doesn't believe in God, or a God? Can an atheist be someone that believes in a higher undefined power but rejects mainstream religious thought and tenants?
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