The "Ask The Atheist/Agnostic/Non-Believer" Thread

[AGENT J]

Read post #49 for the explanation.

LMAO
NOTHING in post 49 supports the lie you got caught posting

No please prove the OP is based on a false premise, thanks!

 

[watsup]

That's not it!

It doesn't say, atheists are afraid to answer questions. It says, "Questions that atheists are afraid to answer."
Big difference. Not the same at all.
Furthermore, that quoted topic by Sherlock doesn't include agnostics and non-believers (for obvious reasons).

Read the OP of your quoted thread.

It is hardly my problem that you cannot understand that the same idea can be addressed in different ways in the English language.

 

[tosca1]

It is hardly my problem that you cannot understand that the same idea can be addressed in different ways in the English language.

.....but, it's not the same idea. Not at all. That's the point.

Anyway, believe what you want.

 

[Ginger Ale]

Is it important for you to be "right" about the non-existence of the Christian God? If so, please explain why. If not, then please explain why you spend what seems to be alot of time arguing about it.

Nope, not important to me and, I only disagree with it when it's harmful. Otherwise, it is your dealio.
I can see traditional worth is some of it as well. Christmas and Easter are fun.

If only Christians were all under the same belief system, that would make it a bit easier to answer this question.

 

[tosca1]

So supposedly we're afraid to answer questions are we?

Go ahead.
Ask your question.

Now keep in mind, an answer "you don't like", or refuse to accept is still an answer.

If you ask me/us what was before The Big Bang, or what created/started The Big Bang, and I/we say "I don't know", that's an actual and honest answer.

So go ahead.
Ask the questions the we atheists/agnostics/non-believers are supposed to be afraid to answer.

(I wonder if this thread will last as long as the one that "inspired" it? Somehow I doubt it.)

Okay....here's why I said you started on a faulty premise:


Sherlock's title topic doesn't say, atheists are afraid to answer questions.
It says, "Questions that atheists are afraid to answer."
Big difference. Not the same at all.

Furthermore, that quoted topic by Sherlock doesn't include agnostics and non-believers (for obvious reasons).

These are the questions that Sherlock says atheists are afraid to answer:


1. What is your process for evaluating evidence for God?
2. Do you even have a process for evaluating such evidence?
3. Are you willing to tell me, to describe this process?
4. If not why? why are you unwilling to describe a process yet eager for me to describe my evidence?
5. How can you claim you've never seen evidence for God when you do not have any way to evaluate evidence for God?
6 . Can you reassure me that you don't intend to reject anything and everything that I might show to you as evidence?

 

[Visbek]

I suggest you ask a friend to help you with the "reading comprehension" thing, understand what you are responding to...and try again. Or...you know...dont....

This is what you wrote:

....why it is OK to accept ALL peoples faith and belief system...even their faith and belief system which doesnt involve the existence of a God.

You are literally asking "why is it OK to accept other people's beliefs?" That is your big question? Seriously?

 

[watsup]

.....but, it's not the same idea. Not at all. That's the point.

Anyway, believe what you want.

See post #52.

 

[watsup]

Okay....here's why I said you started on a faulty premise:


Sherlock's title topic doesn't say, atheists are afraid to answer questions.
It says, "Questions that atheists are afraid to answer."
Big difference. Not the same at all.

Furthermore, that quoted topic by Sherlock doesn't include agnostics and non-believers (for obvious reasons).

These are the questions that Sherlock says atheists are afraid to answer:


1. What is your process for evaluating evidence for God?
2. Do you even have a process for evaluating such evidence?
3. Are you willing to tell me, to describe this process?
4. If not why? why are you unwilling to describe a process yet eager for me to describe my evidence?
5. How can you claim you've never seen evidence for God when you do not have any way to evaluate evidence for God?
6 . Can you reassure me that you don't intend to reject anything and everything that I might show to you as evidence?

See Post #52.

 

[AGENT J]

Okay....here's why I said you started on a faulty premise:


Sherlock's title topic doesn't say, atheists are afraid to answer questions.
It says, "Questions that atheists are afraid to answer."
Big difference. Not the same at all.

Furthermore, that quoted topic by Sherlock doesn't include agnostics and non-believers (for obvious reasons).

These are the questions that Sherlock says atheists are afraid to answer:


1. What is your process for evaluating evidence for God?
2. Do you even have a process for evaluating such evidence?
3. Are you willing to tell me, to describe this process?
4. If not why? why are you unwilling to describe a process yet eager for me to describe my evidence?
5. How can you claim you've never seen evidence for God when you do not have any way to evaluate evidence for God?
6 . Can you reassure me that you don't intend to reject anything and everything that I might show to you as evidence?

So you just proved yourself factually wrong, good job LMAO

everything above is the faulty premise YOU made up. . . . . not the OP. Those are all YOUR assumptions.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

What nonsense is this?
Atheists generally aren't afraid to ask the tough questions OR answer them.

SHEESH!

The origins of the universe? Hell, do I know.
The origins of the Earth? Same
The origins of humankind? Science people!
The origins of religion? Opium for the masses
Snowflakes? Each unique and beautiful.

 

[watsup]

Okay....here's why I said you started on a faulty premise:


Sherlock's title topic doesn't say, atheists are afraid to answer questions.
It says, "Questions that atheists are afraid to answer."
Big difference. Not the same at all.

Furthermore, that quoted topic by Sherlock doesn't include agnostics and non-believers (for obvious reasons).

These are the questions that Sherlock says atheists are afraid to answer:


1. What is your process for evaluating evidence for God?
2. Do you even have a process for evaluating such evidence?
3. Are you willing to tell me, to describe this process?
4. If not why? why are you unwilling to describe a process yet eager for me to describe my evidence?
5. How can you claim you've never seen evidence for God when you do not have any way to evaluate evidence for God?
6 . Can you reassure me that you don't intend to reject anything and everything that I might show to you as evidence?

Are atheists afraid to answer those questions?

 

[Overitall]

Nope, not important to me and, I only disagree with it when it's harmful. Otherwise, it is your dealio.
I can see traditional worth is some of it as well. Christmas and Easter are fun.

If only Christians were all under the same belief system, that would make it a bit easier to answer this question.

You reminded me of a quote from Gandhi: “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.“

Many Christians seem to be more into the rituals rather than true followers of Christ. Perhaps that’s because they’ve grown up in religious homes and old habits die hard. Idk.

Thanks for an honest answer.

 

[tosca1]

See Post #52.

I don't care what you want to believe - or maybe, you don't understand English. Meh. Translate it anyway you want.
I thought you needed the courtesy of a response since you took the time to respond to my question and gave the link.
That's all.

I've said my piece to Dragonfly.

Now....now......no need to get excited. I'm not here to debate whether you understand English, or not.
Besides, I'm in no mood to see shrieking and freak-out messages, NO EVIDENCE! MYTH!

 

[watsup]

I don't care what you want to believe - or maybe, you don't understand English. Meh. Translate it anyway you want.
I thought you needed the courtesy of a response since you took the time to respond to my question and gave the link.
That's all.

I've said my piece to Dragonfly.

I'm not here to debate whether you understand English or not.

Are atheists afraid to answer those questions posed by Sherlock?
Why are you so afraid to answer this question?

 

[Phys251]

Okay....here's why I said you started on a faulty premise:


Sherlock's title topic doesn't say, atheists are afraid to answer questions.
It says, "Questions that atheists are afraid to answer."
Big difference. Not the same at all.

Furthermore, that quoted topic by Sherlock doesn't include agnostics and non-believers (for obvious reasons).

These are the questions that Sherlock says atheists are afraid to answer:


1. What is your process for evaluating evidence for God?
2. Do you even have a process for evaluating such evidence?
3. Are you willing to tell me, to describe this process?
4. If not why? why are you unwilling to describe a process yet eager for me to describe my evidence?
5. How can you claim you've never seen evidence for God when you do not have any way to evaluate evidence for God?
6 . Can you reassure me that you don't intend to reject anything and everything that I might show to you as evidence?

Your inability to pose a straight question in response to the OP is your problem alone.

 

[VanceMack]

This is what you wrote:

....why it is OK to accept ALL peoples faith and belief system...even their faith and belief system which doesnt involve the existence of a God.

You are literally asking "why is it OK to accept other people's beliefs?" That is your big question? Seriously?

Again...I really dont think you know what you are responding to. That happens when you jump into conversations that dont concern you and that apparently you didnt read. Maybe you should have gone with the "or not" option.

 

[mrjurrs]

If by governmentally I would agree to a certain extent. The government is supposed to be neutral when it comes to making laws. Perhaps that’s why the SC ruled as they did concerning Roe vs Wade. But as a whole the United States is a very religious country. It’s foundations rests on religious liberty. How that affects you personally I wouldn’t know. I think most of the animosity felt by many towards religion in general has a personal element to it. But that’s just my experience. I could be wrong.

If you mean all faiths I would agree with you, if you mean Christian I disagree. Religious liberty was a part of the reason in a few of the colonies desire for independence, but it wasn't important. I challenge you to find anything about it in the Declaration of Independence.

 

[Daisy]

(I wonder if this thread will last as long as the one that "inspired" it? Somehow I doubt it.)

Yeah, me too...

 

[Visbek]

Again...I really dont think you know what you are responding to. That happens when you jump into conversations that dont concern you and that apparently you didnt read. Maybe you should have gone with the "or not" option.

This is a new thread. You literally wrote "why it is OK to accept ALL peoples faith and belief system" as your first post.

So, either you can defend your apparent disregard for the right of individuals to choose their own beliefs, or you can explain your statement. Take your pick.

 

[swing_voter]

Is atheism such a big part of your identity that you'd post about it on a public forum?



.

 

[bomberfox]

Is atheism such a big part of your identity that you'd post about it on a public forum?



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Eh people still get thrown out of their homes for being an atheist so yuh..

 

[Dragonfly]

Is atheism such a big part of your identity that you'd post about it on a public forum?



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Not sure I understand?

Do you ask the same questions regarding people who post about guns, food, politics, sports, tv shows, music….?

Religion is a rather major aspect of politics, communities, culture, laws, and all kinds of things. So having discussions about it seems rather normal and important.

Like it or not, religion effects all of us. Even when we’re not religious.

 

[VanceMack]

This is a new thread. You literally wrote "why it is OK to accept ALL peoples faith and belief system" as your first post.

So, either you can defend your apparent disregard for the right of individuals to choose their own beliefs, or you can explain your statement. Take your pick.

Yeah...you should maybe read the OP and then my comment to her and see if that helps you to better understand why you are so lost. And if it doesnt...please do us both a favor and stop wasting my time. You will tell me everything I will ever need to know about you.

 

[AGENT J]

I don't care what you want to believe - or maybe, you don't understand English. Meh. Translate it anyway you want.
I thought you needed the courtesy of a response since you took the time to respond to my question and gave the link.
That's all.

I've said my piece to Dragonfly.

Now....now......no need to get excited. I'm not here to debate whether you understand English, or not.
Besides, I'm in no mood to see shrieking and freak-out messages, NO EVIDENCE! MYTH!

and facts dont care what you believe LMAO

FACT remains theres nothing that supports your posted lie claiming the OP is based on a false premise. Let us know when that fact changes, thanks!

 

[Visbek]

Yeah...you should maybe read the OP and then my comment to her and see if that helps you to better understand why you are so lost.

The OP is referring to a train-wreck of a thread, whose OP falsely claimed that "atheists don't answer questions." You replied to the OP of this thread by apparently making a statement against tolerance for the beliefs of others. I have no idea why you don't want to own up to it, but I can say that "tolerance is a virtue" and "people have a right to their beliefs" should be a more than sufficient answer.