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In reply to the discussion: 3 universal truths all religions agree upon: [View all]Flabbergasted
(7,826 posts)37. Everyone agrees with you. You're not going to find a belief system
that doesn't believe in gravity although you might have a different answer if the building were on the moon? Your descent will be a bit less rapid and less lethal perhaps.
My point was: It is not a question of faith; it is a question of what you have faith in?
In reality there is no more "proof" for theism than atheism. You can no more prove god exists than disprove god exists. Many atheists believe that science supports their position; it doesn't. Many religious people believe science contradicts their belief in god; It does not. In fact science can only strengthen a theists belief in god but his dogma may not survive intact.
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"Atheists...do not have a position that needs either "support" or "faith"? Another way of saying
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#44
I'm so glad you're not trying to be negative, since even when you're being positive
skepticscott
Jan 2013
#63
If you cannot see, smell, hear, taste, or touch something then it probably doesn't exist. That
humblebum
Jan 2013
#54
Oh, stick around. You will see it here and all over the internet, if you have missed it IRL.
cbayer
Dec 2012
#5
Lol. Please take no offense. I offered this only as an example, not as a belief.
cbayer
Dec 2012
#10
Imaginary friends are the best, they've kept me company through thick and thin.
Voice for Peace
Dec 2012
#12
I wonder, had your family supported and ecouraged your continued belief in your imaginary friend...
cleanhippie
Jan 2013
#66
Buddhism and Taoism certainly do not believe that. There are for sure others
Flabbergasted
Dec 2012
#18
Well, the OP is pure bullshit. I guess the author knows nothing of most religions.
Buzz Clik
Dec 2012
#26
You're talking about individuals. The OP was talking about the entire religion. Big difference.
Buzz Clik
Dec 2012
#30
"Conservative" and "Reform" Judaism do not claim to be the right answer for everyone, either.
meti57b
Jan 2013
#40
I decry religious people who think atheists can't be moral or ethical without religion.
trotsky
Jan 2013
#46
Bullshit. The only thing you have tried to do is take the same old turd and polish it up.
cleanhippie
Jan 2013
#49