The Ever Present Problem of Atheism (HOF thread)

[Zakath]

While the alternative for religionists is a dull tongue and a dull mind?

 

[shima]

>>Atheism only leads to this: Temporary meaning in life is insufficient, for our accomplishments die with the death of the universe -- there is no ultimate purpose in a universe void of God.<<

It is insufficient only to those who cannot accept death. It is quite sufficient to those who can.

I'm willing to accept that when I die, I die. You are the one hiding your fear and trying to get out of dying by believing in some religion or other.

 

[yashcheritsiy]

Originally posted by Zakath
While the alternative for religionists is a dull tongue and a dull mind?

Thank you for making my point, Zakath. Your's was an unoriginal and banal attempt at a comeback. :bang:

Yashcheritsiy

 

[Zakath]

Witty repartee aside, you didn't answer the question, Yash.

 

[yashcheritsiy]

Originally posted by Zakath
Witty repartee aside, you didn't answer the question, Yash.

Oh, I did. I just considered it to be very......ignorable.

Yashcheritsiy

 

[Zakath]

So are we to assume that "silence lends assent?" :crackup:

 

[RogerB]

Yeah, that and "ignorance is bliss". Go with those.

 

[Zakath]

RogerB,

Do you mean that religionists are blissfully ignorant?

 

[RogerB]

Oops....my bad! I thought you were compiling a list of assumptions about atheists!

 

[Zakath]

Do try to keep up, Roger!

 

[RogerB]

Well, in case you ever decide to start that list, here are some ideas:


On Being An Atheist

1. just beacause it's raining doesn't mean that it's raining
2. ignorance IS bliss
3. when in doubt, argue
4. when arguing, YOU make the rules
5. if you break the rules, change them


More later. It's lunch time!

 

[Zakath]

Originally posted by RogerB
...when in doubt, argue...

I think that's a stupid list and I want to argue about it!

 

[Gerald]

Originally posted by RogerB
On Being An Atheist

1. just beacause it's raining doesn't mean that it's raining

One small problem here, Roger: rain is readily verifiable. Supernatural entities are not.

 

[Zakath]

Don't distract the religionist with facts, Gerald. They just get all confused and start ranting.

 

[RogerB]

6. if you can't argue, quibble

 

[Zakath]

On being a Christian:

1. If you can't come up with anything substantive, build silly lists.

 

[RogerB]

7. copy Christians, they set good examples

 

[Gerald]

Originally posted by RogerB
7. copy Christians, they set good examples

Name 20 living today.

Caveat I: Present documentation that they are, in fact, Christians.

Caveat II: Present documentation that they are, in fact, Real Christians(TM).
:chuckle:

 

[RogerB]

8. caveats are your friend (they keep you from ever being wrong)

 

[Zakath]

2. Dodging the question is the best apologetic. If you never have to argue the question you can merely retire and claim victory.