2006-09-28 11:51:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because if questioned, the entire mythology crumbles. For example, if one were to examine contradictions in the Bible, one would have to accept that it might not be the true word of God, and then one's beliefs might be shown as misplaced. Were, of course, one of the belief that the Bible is somehow "accurate" in all ways or infallible.
Intellectual curiosity is the bane of religion's existence.
2006-09-28 11:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by Blackacre 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well I dont, then again I am not the typical theist.
I call my self a skeptical theist meaning I believe that their is a creator to the Universe but I recognize the fact that I might be wrong.
Personally I believe that blind faith is one of the most dangerous things a person can have because its the root of all persecution.
2006-09-28 19:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are quick to scoff at the absurdity of other religions when most fail to realize they worship a book that contains talking snakes, bushes and donkeys.
If God exist then God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.
2006-09-28 18:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have religious beliefs, but I think the reason atheists won't speak up is that they don't want some fanatical believer going on a tangent.
2006-09-28 19:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by sluggo1947 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey i love playing devils advocate
2006-09-28 18:54:27 · answer #5 · answered by Peace 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because it's hard to back up something made of superstition, spells, and vodoo magic when some one want's a concrete scientific discussion.
2006-09-28 18:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-28 18:56:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are told never to question. Seems to me like the leaders of their religion know there's something wrong
2006-09-28 18:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by . 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they would rather blame the devil than except responsibility for their own human weakness
2006-09-28 18:56:10 · answer #9 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but I don't...just what shall I advocate for?
I think Sanity and reason would be good.
2006-09-28 18:54:54 · answer #10 · answered by mysticathiest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋