Could it be because there is a great big empty hole in their souls that can never be filled, no matter how much iniquity they spew toward their fellow man.
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quote:Originally posted by Sofa King:
I suppose because hanging out in the cross stitching section would be a little boring? Where else would they hang out?
quote:like we did to get the Religion Forum separated from the Misc Forum. Then all 3 of you could post over there
quote:Originally posted by Sofa King:
[QUOTE]Besides, if all the atheists disappeared you'd have nothing to talk about here.
quote:Bill, news for you: science and atheism do not necessarily go hand in hand. They often do but it doesn't have to be that way.
quote:My guess is to do verbal battle. They usually feel so intellectually superior and feel that anyone religious is so inferior or ignorant that they can either cast doubt in the minds of the believers or somehow make themselves feel some form of gratification with attempts to ridicule anyone that believes differently than they or has belief in God.
quote:Originally posted by Billy Joe Bob Gene:
Why do the religious inject their dogma into business, education, and politics?
If I thought y'all would leave me alone, I wouldn't be here.
quote:Originally posted by Tomme73:quote:Originally posted by Sofa King:
[QUOTE]Besides, if all the atheists disappeared you'd have nothing to talk about here.
Not true. Not all non-Christians are atheists, so Bill WOULD have something to talk about.
quote:Originally posted by vplee123:quote:My guess is to do verbal battle. They usually feel so intellectually superior and feel that anyone religious is so inferior or ignorant that they can either cast doubt in the minds of the believers or somehow make themselves feel some form of gratification with attempts to ridicule anyone that believes differently than they or has belief in God.
GB- with all due respect, i kinda disagree....
The "atheists" around here are respectful when treated in kind. Argue? sometimes. Even (if not more) among Christians!!
But I don't sense the feeling of superiority or ridicule.
JMO.
ADDENDUM- Ok, I read the thread on evolution. I agree with your stance over there 100percent. Those topics I tend to stay away from, as it is impossible to prove that God exists- goes against the very definition of "faith".
So, I sense your frustration, but I truly don't think they are feeling superior or trying to make Christians look stupid- looks like pretty healthy debate to me!
quote:I'll accept your respectful disagreement and try and be less judgmental ... I really don't want to prejudge anyone and do at times get caught up if I feel attacked or feel like another forum member is being attacked unjustifiably
quote:So I think that some of the athiests here are actually trying to help us. They are not evil people, they want us to "see the light" that they see. They want us to use our minds instead of our hearts.
I can see this from both sides. And I no longer have any conflict. I still use my brain. I believe in science. I believe in God. The two are NOT mutually exclusive. As far as I'm concerned, although I would LIKE to see everybody have the same joy and peace I have found through Jesus, I will NEVER force my beliefs on anyone.
quote:Originally posted by oLDsEAdADDY:
Why do Christians hang out in Bars?
It ant to witness unless it is to witness their fellow Christians doing unchristian things.
quote:Originally posted by vplee123:quote:Bill, news for you: science and atheism do not necessarily go hand in hand. They often do but it doesn't have to be that way.
And Sofa does a very good job at defending both a scientific mind and Faith in God. And demonstrating how they can be complimentary.
Now, with no atheists on this forum. What would we discuss?
Hmm...Obama's birth certificate, 101 Reasons why the Catholic Church is wrong, and we would argue about who is going to Heaven, and who is spending eternity in Hell....lol
so productive...
The "atheists" have every right to post their beleifs and opinions here- The conviction that Christians feel about Christ?
Well not everybody feels that way.
I daresay "atheists" feel the same conviction that there is *NO* such thing.
Equally valid ways of thinking, right?
Right.
As I said before, we only truly learn when we step outside our comfort zone.
What an idiot. Busta, there is a great big empty hole in your head that can never be filled, no matter how much you try, because you're a dumbbass redneck. Sorry. Just calling them like I see them.quote:Could it be because there is a great big empty hole in their souls that can never be filled, no matter how much iniquity they spew toward their fellow man.
quote:My guess is to do verbal battle. They usually feel so intellectually superior and feel that anyone religious is so inferior or ignorant that they can either cast doubt in the minds of the believers or somehow make themselves feel some form of gratification with attempts to ridicule anyone that believes differently than they or has belief in God.
quote:Originally posted by O No!:
I was once an athiest. I believed that religion was a crutch for weak minded people. I believed that if folks would just grow a spine and take care of themselves instead of leaning on religion, they would be happier and mentally healthier.
So I think that some of the athiests here are actually trying to help us. They are not evil people, they want us to "see the light" that they see. They want us to use our minds instead of our hearts.
I can see this from both sides. And I no longer have any conflict. I still use my brain. I believe in science. I believe in God. The two are NOT mutually exclusive. As far as I'm concerned, although I would LIKE to see everybody have the same joy and peace I have found through Jesus, I will NEVER force my beliefs on anyone.
Teach by example. Lead through example. Live your life the way you want to, hoping your example will show others that they too can find true happiness and peace. Keep religion out of government so no one can acuse Christians of pushing their agenda on anyone.
One of the greatest words in the English language is CHOICE. Not only because it implies a certain amount of freedom, but because the choosing never ends. Today, an athiest might choose to deny there is a God. Tomorrow, they may choose to believe there is a God. But I will never try to force anyone to choose. All I can do is live my life my own way.
Another example, or analogy if you will: Most people like fresh tomatoes. I don't like them. There is absolutely nothing you can do or say that will make me like tomatoes. BUT WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO?
quote:Originally posted by Not Shallow Not Slim:
Why, indeed.
Could it be because atheists are held in contempt by cowardly religious types so often?What an idiot. Busta, there is a great big empty hole in your head that can never be filled, no matter how much you try, because you're a dumbbass redneck. Sorry. Just calling them like I see them.quote:Could it be because there is a great big empty hole in their souls that can never be filled, no matter how much iniquity they spew toward their fellow man.
quote:My guess is to do verbal battle. They usually feel so intellectually superior and feel that anyone religious is so inferior or ignorant that they can either cast doubt in the minds of the believers or somehow make themselves feel some form of gratification with attempts to ridicule anyone that believes differently than they or has belief in God.
Nice try gbrk! Loving it! Wrong, but loving it. Obviously there are many highly intelligent religious people. I've had many pleasant conversations about religion with some of them. I suggest you are confusing "Creationist" with "religious". Creationists are somewhere between retarded and schemingly devious.
I don't mind telling you I have zero respect for their dishonest and reprehensible position on science, which includes some sort of genesis and evolution, to name but a couple.
Creationists begin with the assumption that the Bible is literally true. A thinking person cannot adopt this premise.
How many brains with potential has fundamentalism stifled? How many promising science students have had fatal doubts implanted in their young skulls full of mush (tm) by ignoramus preachers? How many more possibly brilliant scientists, philosophers, and artists will be ruined by your ancient superstitious taboos against independent thinking?
Shame on you.
nsns
Thank you.quote:Regardless of the validity of those assertions I think this one is well constructed.
quote:BFred07
quote:Originally posted by O No!:
Most people like fresh tomatoes. I don't like them. There is absolutely nothing you can do or say that will make me like tomatoes.
quote:Originally posted by Road Puppy:
Well I love a good pissin' contest. I guess that's one of the reasons I'm still here-that and I'm still looking for answers in all the wackobabble.
quote:Originally posted by gbrk:
My guess is to do verbal battle. They usually feel so intellectually superior and feel that anyone religious is so inferior or ignorant that they can either cast doubt in the minds of the believers or somehow make themselves feel some form of gratification with attempts to ridicule anyone that believes differently than they or has belief in God.
quote:Originally posted by semiannualchick:quote:Originally posted by O No!:
Most people like fresh tomatoes. I don't like them. There is absolutely nothing you can do or say that will make me like tomatoes.
Not even Fried Green Tomatoes???
Wanna have lunch? I'll buy if you'll try'em.
quote:Originally posted by semiannualchick:quote:Originally posted by gbrk:
My guess is to do verbal battle. They usually feel so intellectually superior and feel that anyone religious is so inferior or ignorant that they can either cast doubt in the minds of the believers or somehow make themselves feel some form of gratification with attempts to ridicule anyone that believes differently than they or has belief in God.
I could name one so called Christian here, but won't though most will know who I refer to, that thinks he is intellectually superior, treats us as inferior or ignorant, ridicule's us daily, evidently for his own form of gratification.