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As an atheist, am i arrogant for rejecting the idea of god, or as a theist are you arrogant for thinking that everything was created for you? [Spirituality & Religion]

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I wouldn’t say either side is necessarily arrogant. Though, both sides certainly can be. None of us have a “choice” in what we believe. Our beliefs are shaped by our experiences, and in most cases our upbringing. I would however encourage both sides to be open to the possibility of being wrong. Both sides have extremist, set in their ways, thinking they have all the answers for whatever reason, when it’s impossible for any living person to actually know whether or not a god exists.
@Native

Well said. I don't think we choose what we believe and i think it's important to identify what would convince you that you were wrong.

Although i admit that i think it's a little more hubristic to believe that the universe was created with humans in mind.
Well, I answered the question wrong, if I’m honest. I’ve developed a habit of grouping the abrahamic faiths with all other religions, in an attempt to be more respectful. The abrahamic faiths are certainly hubrestic. What I should have said is, yes, most Christians are arrogant. I only say “most”, because they can’t agree amongst themselves what they actually believe.
@Native

I'm in the habit of grouping all religions together as well in certain contexts.
But of course growing up in north america means that the predominant religion i experience is christianity so i tend to think about that more often.
@Pikachu I’ve experienced Christianity the most as well, and can’t help but be militantly against it. I know not all people follow it the same, but a lot of the behavior and ideas it and the other abrahamic faiths promote are appalling. I can, with 100% certainty say that even if Yahweh exist, despite the absurd amount of contradictions and flat out false information in the Bible, that I want nothing to do with him. Sorry for the semi rant, sometimes I can’t help but be bit of an ass, especially on this topic.
@Native

No worries. Just take this gregola guy i'm talking to in another thread. Based on the bible he appears to think it is morally correct that women be submissive to men and that homosexuals be persecuted.
Yay christianity!