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In reply to the discussion: 3 universal truths all religions agree upon: [View all]skepticscott
(13,029 posts)45. You just can't stop getting things wrong, can you?
No, my statement was NOT "another way of saying that it is self evident that god exists" It is a statement that there is no good evidence that a god exists, not that no god does or could ever be found to exist, or that such evidence could never come to light.
Atheism is not a belief..it is a lack of belief, and does not need "support" A very simple concept that you seem unable to grasp. And irrational? Is it rational or irrational to base the strength of one's convictions on the strength of the evidence supporting them? Because that's all atheism does. So let's have a straight and direct answer to that question before I waste time on the rest (which is all intellectual twaddle, btw).
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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