Why I'm Not an Atheist: The Case for Agnosticism

[Big Blue Marble]

85. No, you have never insulted me.

I rarely post in this forum. I do read here occasionally or note the responses of
atheists in GD and other forums. I am surprised at easily some of them will attack
and belittle others who hold different opinions.

In the short span of this thread, I have been insulted several times including
being called an intellectual coward. Yet I only raised the issue because I was
accused of insulting atheists. If I minded being insulted, I would never post
on anonymous forums!

I never intended to generalize as to all atheists. My own son-in-law, as well
as my step son are atheists. They are both wonderful people whom I love and
respect. I find many atheists to be caring, thoughtful, and intelligent people
with whom I enjoy having sincere discussion with either online or in person. I apologize
if my observations seemed directed at all atheists.

In reference to your comments about post #6. Science has confirmed that no
matter how rational we want to think we are, believer and atheist alike, we
are unconsciously emotions-driven beings, who crave control and certainty in
lives. It is not insulting to state this, it based on human psychology. With
mindfulness training, it is possible to observe and temper these tendencies.

I will add that because I live with uncertainty in my ontological quest,
does not mean that I am comfortable with it in every aspect of my life.
I do enjoy certainty as much as the next person. It is just that I have
cultivated it in my explorations of the meaning of life.