Christians & Muslims, what is your response to this video?

Question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4fQA9mt-Mg
please respond to this 5 minute video on atheism & religion

xathaec, I totally agree with you, if a private company wishes to close it's doors because of religious belief, they are entitled to do so. The video talks about religious groups making it illegal for companies to conduct business on "Holy Days". They are being forced to forego business because of someone else's religion.

whynotaskdon, I asked it again, because the last time I asked it, one 1 christian really responded. Most people that did were atheist, agnostic, or pagan. I thought I'd try it again. Sorry to ask such a similar question.

Squeaker, your argument is a fallacy. We know of several cultures that do not have a "hell" or a god creator.

Heck, norse mythology believed that the earth is a dead giant and that the gods were licked from the giant's body by a cosmic cow.

Ummu Musaa, what's wrong with letting individuals making their own moral decisions?

Answer 1

Blue laws that still exist should really be abolished. Hey, if someone wants to sell stuff on Sundays, let them be.

And I don't think religious beliefs should be a requirement in running for public office.

And yes, I am a Christian.

About the Intelligent design thingy: when I was in HS, the teacher never taught evolution OR intelligent design. Maybe that's what schools should do. Or teach both sides and let kids think for themselves.

Answer 2

Very interesting. I didn't know that about the state laws.

I never doubted why anyone would care about the religious beliefs of others, though. But, likewise, I care what his beliefs are, because surely he draws the line somewhere on pornography, public nudity, etc., all which similarly involve restricting rights. So, unless he believes "everything goes," he has a code of morality that is derived from something (experience, etc.)

I can agree with the concern over irrational decisions that do not allow for any real discussion over the matter. But when the discussion is over, and it is frustrating if a discussion can't even exist, somebody still has to make a moral decision - whether it's him or someone else.

Answer 3

Gee, thats very cute. I find it kinda funny the excuses people will make for their life not being the way they want it to be, when really, the control is all yours.
also, i find it really strange, how people from every civilization, all over the world, throughout all of time have sought out a diety figure. think its an accident that we have that instinct? if belief in a higher power is so ridiculous, why does it seem to be something we are born to do? why is it, that when my uncle visited a tribe that had never before been reached by the outside world, they plead "help us! we dont want to go where the fire is."

also, if private clubs and business wish to observe religious holidays, that is there business. i would be pissed if, despite owning my own business, i was forced to stay open on christmas. excuse me, its my right to be closed when i want to be.

Answer 4

Oh, wait, I get it...I watched it, and I gotta story...

I was born with perfect pitch, a rare gift that is invaluable to musicians. However, all of my family discouraged me from becoming a musician, because they are "lazy, good-for-nothings who can't keep a job." My own family consistently discouraged me from studying music because they didn't think that it would be valuable in the job market.

Needless to say, I became a professional musician, making my living at it for about 15 years. Then, I came to a point when I couldn't do it anymore, due to rheumatoid arthritis. I had to make a living, so I took up networking. Without an education in CS, I landed a job as a network engineer for a major telecommunications company in less than 5 years (all OJT, competing with college grads.) How did this happen?

Simple...the gifts I was given prepared me for adversity, and music taught me how to learn. I didn't put up excuses why I couldn't do something...I just did it. Atheists are unfairly treated in some parts of the country, to be sure, but so are musicians. I'm not using this as an excuse, but I push forward and don't let past injustice hold me back.

Every time I see this video (and I see it a lot), its whiny tone irritates the daylights out of me. It also weakens your position...when my atheist friends are asked, point blank, why they don't believe in God, the answer is invariably, "Because I don't believe." No evidence, no balance, no reasonable line of logic...

Just faith. Just like me, a Christian.

Answer 5

I had not seen that video before. I'm not a Christian or a Muslim. Maybe that's why I found it interesting and actually watched it. However, I'm not an Atheist either.

"You can't run a country by a book or religion"
-Frank Zappa (Dumb All Over) Great song!

Answer 6

You say WERE trying to force our views on others. If Christian companies want to close on Sundays then it's their right to.

Answer 7

irrational...I really don't have time..thanks anyway

Answer 8

No thanks..


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