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I will if you will...When it comes to “atheism“ and/or “atheist”, why do some theists at DP constantly and repeatedly chose willful ignorance over facts?
We’ve explained hundreds of times what the basic definition of those words mean, yet every new thread reveals undeniable willful ignorance from theists.
There’s been entire threads devoted to definitions.
It’s been stated hundreds of times, in hundreds of threads. Often to the exact same theists.
Yet some theists here still chose to get it WRONG in every damn thread that’s created.
Why?
As a theist, why can’t you accept a basic and simple definition?
Why chose willful ignorance when presented with facts and definitions?
Especially when it’s information and definitions coming from actual atheists?
Why is it so difficult to accept a very simple concept?
It’s a verifiable fact that the majority of people on planet Earth don’t believe in the “god” YOU believe in.
So why is it so hard to understand that some people don’t believe in any god at all?
Why do you willfully chose to ignore what you’re told?
Also, why do you chose to make up ridiculous nonsense to support your willful ignorance?
For example, “Russia/Putin is a perfect representation of atheistic ideology.“
Is this how organized religion trains one to think?
As usual, you ignore and deflect from any kind of actual, or intellectual answer.I will if you will...
What is the true meaning of Christian?
Christian
1 : a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian
Critical thinking and religious belief are mortal enemies. Organized religion does not train one to think. It hypnotizes one to unquestionably accept by preying on people's weaknesses and instilling fear of disobedience. For believers to confront any falsehood in their dogma means all of what they believe is false, that they will die and not spend eternity in a paradise in the company of their god, and that their god does not exist. It would shatter them.Is this how organized religion trains one to think?
That does not explain why some theists can’t, or won’t, accept and/or understand what the words atheist or atheism mean.I can only think that some people think that they are Special and/or They can't accept the fact that they (horrible thought)
will not be in existence someday.
Hey, I'd like to live forever but it's-not-to-be.
Uh huh...perhaps the no true Scotsman is true of atheists, as well...As usual, you ignore and deflect from any kind of actual, or intellectual answer.
Why belong to a debate website?Why would an atheist get so worked up over what a theist thinks?
Willful ignorance, along with epic arrogance.Uh huh...perhaps the no true Scotsman is true of atheists, as well...
lol...thanks so much for agreeing with me...Willful ignorance, along with epic arrogance.
Your (false) god must be proud.
What is being debated here? You are clearly upset about something. Its just clear what that something is.Why belong to a debate website?
I will if you will...
What is the true meaning of Christian?
Christian
1 : a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian
lol...is that what you got from my post? Clearly, you didn't get it...so you clearly see and accept that there are differences among theists.
lol...is that what you got from my post? Clearly, you didn't get it...
If I may - it seems the point you're trying to make has not to do with a definition, but rather with a concept:When it comes to “atheism“ and/or “atheist”, why do some theists at DP constantly and repeatedly chose willful ignorance over facts?
We’ve explained hundreds of times what the basic definition of those words mean, yet every new thread reveals undeniable willful ignorance from theists.
There’s been entire threads devoted to definitions.
It’s been stated hundreds of times, in hundreds of threads. Often to the exact same theists.
Yet some theists here still chose to get it WRONG in every damn thread that’s created.
Why?
As a theist, why can’t you accept a basic and simple definition?
Why chose willful ignorance when presented with facts and definitions?
Especially when it’s information and definitions coming from actual atheists?
Why is it so difficult to accept a very simple concept?
It’s a verifiable fact that the majority of people on planet Earth don’t believe in the “god” YOU believe in.
So why is it so hard to understand that some people don’t believe in any god at all?
Why do you willfully chose to ignore what you’re told?
Also, why do you chose to make up ridiculous nonsense to support your willful ignorance?
For example, “Russia/Putin is a perfect representation of atheistic ideology.“
Is this how organized religion trains one to think?
No.If I may - it seems the point you're trying to make has not to do with a definition, but rather with a concept:
Why is it so difficult to accept a very simple concept?It’s a verifiable fact that the majority of people on planet Earth don’t believe in the “god” YOU believe in.So why is it so hard to understand that some people don’t believe in any god at all?
Is this the point you're trying to make - that conceptually, "the majority of people on planet Earth don't believe in the "god" YOU believe in" and that for some unknown reason, you have difficulty grasping why it's so difficult for some to believe or accept this fact? Is this your point?
I see atheists ignoring the most basic definition of what Christianity is...and?No.
I see theists repeatedly ignoring the most basic definition of what atheism is, and/or what atheists are.
Do you know what the word “atheist” means?
Oh this is stereotyping and borders on the promotion of bigotry. Sex and critical thinking are probably closer to the true mortal enemies - for about ten minutes before and after orgasm. The good news is that we are not made as a species to engage in critical thinking every minute of our lives . We get to pick when we analyse, and when we don't, when we reason and when we don't, when we suck face, rip off someone's clothes, and when we don't. We also get to choose when or if we want to pray or read scripture. Many of the great thinkers and creators in science, philosophy, mathematics, and the arts etc were actually theist minds.Critical thinking and religious belief are mortal enemies. Organized religion does not train one to think. It hypnotizes one to unquestionably accept by preying on people's weaknesses and instilling fear of disobedience. For believers to confront any falsehood in their dogma means all of what they believe is false, that they will die and not spend eternity in a paradise in the company of their god, and that their god does not exist. It would shatter them.
Start your own thread.I see atheists ignoring the most basic definition of what Christianity is...and?
Start your own thread.
apparently you do…or you wouldn’t be posting here
Apparently you do...you're the one who started a thread whining about it, not me...apparently you do…or you wouldn’t be posting here
I'm just asking - your OP being rather rambling, I'm trying to clarify what your point was so as not to misunderstand.No.
I see theists repeatedly ignoring the most basic definition of what atheism is, and/or what atheists are.
Do you know what the word “atheist” means?
Do tell, what different definitions have you heard?I'm just asking - your OP being rather rambling, I'm trying to clarify what your point was so as not to misunderstand.
And yes, I know what "atheist" means - at least the dictionary definitions, both contemporary and in antiquity. And yes, I've also heard many, many different, often conflicting variations of the definition - from those who self-identify as "atheist," - definitions usually modified to "fit" the discussion or issue at hand.
While our "ignorance" of the word seems to cause you such consternation, you can imagine ours - with so many different versions that we're supposed to accept while at the same time somehow meld them into one overarching definition (which few atheists seem themselves to accept) to be "not ignorant."
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