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Atheism and evil

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If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
 
That sounds like something a not atheist would think. That's OK, it makes some people feel better about themselves to think we drink the blood of babies and worship Lucifer.
 
ASHES said:
That sounds like something a not atheist would think. That's OK, it makes some people feel better about themselves to think we drink the blood of babies and worship Lucifer.
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Well, why don't you?
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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I'd argue that it's easier to justify rape as a believer since we literally have guidelines in the Bible stating that if a man forces himself onto an unwed woman, then he is to marry her. And let's not forget the systematic coverup and protection of rapists and pedophiles in the Catholic and protestant church.
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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If you need a god to make you behave, you probably have other issues.
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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wrong----------many/most people have a certain morality

Christians are not about your "consequence"
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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Sure.

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Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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More people have been raped and murdered in the name of “God” and “godly” causes than for and/or by any other cause (or causes combined) in the course of human history.
 
BirdinHand said:
More people have been raped and murdered in the name of “God” and “godly” causes than for and/or by any other cause (or causes combined) in the course of human history.
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Well, I'm not aware of any major religious text which contains an open license to rape and murder.
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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You're the one that believes there's no consequences. Just say a little prayer and your worst crimes are forgiven. That's some nihilistic bullshit.
 
spud_meister said:
You're the one that believes there's no consequences. Just say a little prayer and your worst crimes are forgiven. That's some nihilistic bullshit.
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It's certainly popular in prisons.
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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I think it’s pretty sad that religious people need imaginary threats of divine punishment to keep them from doing harmful things to others.
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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That's not true. We KNOW that there are consequences for doing things like that right here on Earth. There's no need to speculate using unfounded believes about a make-believe afterlife.
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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What about the legal consequences here on earth plenty of justification (if their consciences arent)? Why arent those a major deterrent?

If you dont believe in an afterlife, it's not a consideration at all...you are concerned about living your life as much as possible while you're alive...and in avoiding being in prison during that period.
 
Rambozo said:
Well, I'm not aware of any major religious text which contains an open license to rape and murder.
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Priests who diddle little boys don't need a text.
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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Why do you assume that not believing in God (or even any gods) automatically means not believing in some kind of consequence after death?

Why do you assume that believing in some kind of god automatically prevents people from doing things you and I would consider "evil"? Some theistic beliefs don't prohibit, or even promote, things that many others would consider "evil" (especially looking back in history).

And how do you account for the fact your hypothesis seems to be entirely inconsistent with the reality we actually see, where theists appear to be at least as likely to commit "evil" acts as atheists?
 
Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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Interesting hypothesis. Makes sense. But it turns out it’s wrong. Lots of hypotheses are like that.

“ This finding has now been confirmed in numerous laboratory and field studies. Overall, the results are clear: No matter how we define morality, religious people do not behave more morally than atheists, although they often say (and likely believe) that they do.”
www.sapiens.org

Are Religious People More Moral?

Research shows extensive prejudice against atheists for their assumed lack of morality—but many who hold this bias may not be the best judges.
www.sapiens.org www.sapiens.org


Sometimes reality and observations can be a little counterintuitive that way. And that’s OK- that’s how we learn and grow.
 
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Rambozo said:
If one is an atheist, it is easier to justify doing evil things, such as raping and murdering people, than it is if one believes in God.

I'm not saying that all atheists do this, but if an atheist imagines that there is no consequence after death for their actions here on earth, then they could justify doing anything they wanted to.
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Imagine just admitting that the only reason you're not a rapist is because you think the sky man will punish you.

And you think you're the ****ing good guys.
 
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