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Burnley123 · 41-45, M
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newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@Burnley123
Science is a set of methods (a methodology). Those methods allow us to ask questions of the natural universe and to know how much confidence we can have in the answers.
Belief not required
Science is a belief system
Science is a set of methods (a methodology). Those methods allow us to ask questions of the natural universe and to know how much confidence we can have in the answers.
Belief not required
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@Burnley123
In fact, 'atheism' is a term that should not even exist. No one ever needs to identify himself as a 'non-astrologer' or a 'non-alchemist'. We do not have words for people who doubt that Elvis is still alive or that aliens have traversed the galaxy only to molest ranchers and their cattle. Atheism is nothing more than the noises reasonable people make in the presence of unjustified religious beliefs.
Sam Harris
Is Atheism is a religion?
In fact, 'atheism' is a term that should not even exist. No one ever needs to identify himself as a 'non-astrologer' or a 'non-alchemist'. We do not have words for people who doubt that Elvis is still alive or that aliens have traversed the galaxy only to molest ranchers and their cattle. Atheism is nothing more than the noises reasonable people make in the presence of unjustified religious beliefs.
Sam Harris
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@MegzyMax04
1. there's no proof that gods exist
2. there's no proof that gods don't exist
3. in any event, there’s no compelling necessity to even postulate gods, and the postulation explains nothing (not even itself)... it merely tries to explain everything away.
4. therefore, I have no gods (I’m an agnostic atheist)
Can you identify a ‘belief system’ in there?
It’s a firm belief system
1. there's no proof that gods exist
2. there's no proof that gods don't exist
3. in any event, there’s no compelling necessity to even postulate gods, and the postulation explains nothing (not even itself)... it merely tries to explain everything away.
4. therefore, I have no gods (I’m an agnostic atheist)
Can you identify a ‘belief system’ in there?
Oberon1 · 61-69, M
Oberon1 · 61-69, M
@Thinkerbell You're welcome! It's good to see you.
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
@Oberon1 it’s quite simple.
You do not believe in the invisible unicorn. Therefore, you are a non-believer.
Just as I cannot prove that your god doesn’t exist, you cannot prove the unicorn doesn’t exist.
Your inability to convince me of the existence of your god does not define who I am. I am defined by the things I do and the people I love.
I believe in the goodness of man while knowing that some people wallow in darkness.
You feel compelled to label me within the context of your worldview. I can’t stop you from doing that. But your opinion of me is frankly none of my business.
You do not believe in the invisible unicorn. Therefore, you are a non-believer.
Just as I cannot prove that your god doesn’t exist, you cannot prove the unicorn doesn’t exist.
Your inability to convince me of the existence of your god does not define who I am. I am defined by the things I do and the people I love.
I believe in the goodness of man while knowing that some people wallow in darkness.
You feel compelled to label me within the context of your worldview. I can’t stop you from doing that. But your opinion of me is frankly none of my business.
DocSavage · M
In another post. I was referred to as a “self proclaimed Atheist” which I consider to be a strange title.
If I don’t believe in a god, it’s because I don’t see a reason to. I can give reasons as to why I’m not convinced. But I don’t see god as a default position for questions I can’t answer .
Atheism has the upper hand, because a religious belief can be proven to be false, or so unlikely that it can’t be true. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
If I don’t believe in a god, it’s because I don’t see a reason to. I can give reasons as to why I’m not convinced. But I don’t see god as a default position for questions I can’t answer .
Atheism has the upper hand, because a religious belief can be proven to be false, or so unlikely that it can’t be true. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
MegzyMax04 · 18-21, F
@onrealityofdreams they have belief that god does not exist.
They are free to defend what they believe in
They are free to defend what they believe in
@MegzyMax04 Atheism is the absence of belief. An atheist may believe in the good will of people and may have faith that someone may succeed in business or a sport.
MegzyMax04 · 18-21, F
@onrealityofdreams it’s not the absence of belief, it’s a firm belief that there are no gods
FreestyleArt · 31-35, M
MegzyMax04 · 18-21, F
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
MegzyMax04 · 18-21, F
@JoeyFoxx um, no..?
Care to elaborate
Care to elaborate
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
@MegzyMax04 never mind. It was a bad joke.
natureboy3 · 18-21, M
BlueSkyKing · M
