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PersonaFan: You really refuse to understand, don't you? If it weren't for science, you wouldn't be using a computer. Science does much more than create war implements. Without it, we would all still be living in medieval villages, waiting for the Black Plague to return. As for your 'my way or else' preaching, that sort of thing has caused more war than anything else in history.
I'm still interested in religion and philosophy, even though I'm a heathen. Joseph Campbell was a very bright man who studied religion and culture from an anthropological perspective.
Don't mistake human enginuity for science as the ancient ones didn't use science to build the pyramids or anything else for that matter. I major in Computer Engineering and don't consider it a science. If it is it's not taught as such otherwise I'm a semester away from becoming a scientist! What irony! I don't look at engineering and science as even remotely similar! Though math is prevelent in both...
I have no interest in joining any religion -- that is not to say I have no interest in pointing out the absurdity nature of religions. In fact, I enjoy pointing out such absurdity. That's why you'll see me around here -- whether you like it or not.
I have no interest in joining any religion -- that is not to say I have no interest in pointing out the absurdity nature of religions. In fact, I enjoy pointing out such absurdity. That's why you'll see me around here -- whether you like it or not.
Wether you like it or not, not all religions are absurd, and heck, most aren't, the moment you take away the narrow, literalist interpretation.
Wether you like it or not, not all religions are absurd, and heck, most aren't, the moment you take away the narrow, literalist interpretation.
Yes, I agree entirely with you. This is the issue I've had with other Forums as well. Atheists love to use the internet to bash on theists because they know that they lack the courage to do so in person. I too have had great experience's in collage and even at work! With all religions even atheists in person none have ever disrespected my beliefs or those of any other person I know. Neither have I ever disrespected theirs. However, online forget about it those people show their real colors here. I may be new to this forum but not the internet it's the same everywhere online. And, kills me is that they have the nerve to say that we're the "bad" ones. Gimme a break! I've looked around a few of the posts and 90% of the time it's the atheists starting all the arguments and hijacking the threads. As for absurd one word "atheism"
Yes, I agree entirely with you. This is the issue I've had with other Forums as well. Atheists love to use the internet to bash on theists because they know that they lack the courage to do so in person. I too have had great experience's in collage and even at work! With all religions even atheists in person none have ever disrespected my beliefs or those of any other person I know. Neither have I ever disrespected theirs. However, online forget about it those people show their real colors here. I may be new to this forum but not the internet it's the same everywhere online. And, kills me is that they have the nerve to say that we're the "bad" ones. Gimme a break! I've looked around a few of the posts and 90% of the time it's the atheists starting all the arguments and hijacking the threads. As for absurd one word "atheism"
Are you going to be okay? You seem pretty worked up about all of this. But relax, it will be okay. There's nothing for you to get excited about.
Yes, I agree entirely with you. This is the issue I've had with other Forums as well. Atheists love to use the internet to bash on theists because they know that they lack the courage to do so in person. I too have had great experience's in collage and even at work! With all religions even atheists in person none have ever disrespected my beliefs or those of any other person I know. Neither have I ever disrespected theirs. However, online forget about it those people show their real colors here. I may be new to this forum but not the internet it's the same everywhere online. And, kills me is that they have the nerve to say that we're the "bad" ones. Gimme a break! I've looked around a few of the posts and 90% of the time it's the atheists starting all the arguments and hijacking the threads. As for absurd one word "atheism"
I always get a kick out of "disrespected my beliefs." How does that work?
I always get a kick out of "disrespected my beliefs." How does that work?
The way it works is anyone daring to put the opposing view. this is what's called 'hijacking the thread' which is of course supposed to be purely for persuading people to believe and keep topping up the faith. Anyone pointing up that faith is the worst reason for believing anything are being 'disrespectful'.
How much respect do you see for atheism from Theist posters? Not a lot.
The way it works is anyone daring to put the opposing view. this is what's called 'hijacking the thread' which is of course supposed to be purely for persuading people to believe and keep topping up the faith. Anyone pointing up that faith is the worst reason for believing anything are being 'disrespectful'.
Actually, hijacking a thread is when someone runs into any thread with the same old, tired "IT'S ALL BS ANYWAY!" line when someone is talking about what verses in the Tao Te Ching are the most beautiful or talking about Sufism or something. A thread on the existince of God in one thing to do that on, but one on another topic is another matter entirely.
I have nothing against respectfully disagreement, as long as it's respectful.
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How much respect do you see for atheism from Theist posters? Not a lot.
I have stated, time and time again, that I have nothing against Atheism in and of it's self and I can understand why someone would want to be an Atheist. There are a few Atheist, like Roxolan, Agnosticsoldier etc whom I respect and a few others. I am not trying to convert anyone, nor do I believe that my believes are the only correct believes.
However, there is a big difference between a disbelief in God and an absolute resentment and hatred towards any belief in any God. Yes, I can understand being against fundamentalism, and hey, I hate fundamentalism too, but to be against all religion, even if it is not hurting anyone and is not pushed on anyone is another thing entirely. One can be a Atheist and not an anti-theist.
On the other hand, if someone always tries to shut others up on a public forum by saying "why the hell people with different opinions are still here?", that does indicate something about that person: that person tends to be close-minded, brainwashed, religious, faith-oriented ...
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