Atheists - Do you really believe that there is such a thing as objectivity apart from God?

Question

Objectivity seems to imply a God's-eye view. However, you reject God's existence. How then do you justify your claim to objectivity?

Answer 1

Im a christian. I am happy to see someone is questioning there heresys. Thanks!

Answer 2

"seems to imply." keep going with such a subjective word as "seems" and your not going to get very far. youre defining objectivity with a subjective statement.

objective is defined as not being influenced by feelings, prejudice, interpretations etc.

by the way, god's eye view is a metaphor not meant to be taken literally. it simply means that you are trying your best to not look through a subjective lens.

really, the more i think about, the more i realize how horrible this question is in the first place. it doesn't make any sense. you need to read more. and i dont mean the bible. pick up some Derrida. and then try to structure a question

Answer 3

Your basic premise is wrong. Objectivity does not imply a god's eye view. It is simply viewing events based on observable phenomena. Where does god fit into this? Objectively, god is not an observable phenomena, and therefore does not exist.

Answer 4

Yes, your question is mistaken and poorly worded might I say.

There is a law of relativity which states we all live through a different subjective PoV existance incapable of seeing complete objectivity due to ones ego. Together, all sentient minds create an objective existance, as there is something in the middle- rational and neutral ground where we are all seeded, free from bias and opinions, greed, envy anger and hate.

Your mind creates everything you experience, from what (limited) information it gathers from your senses, of course there's nothing saying that your senses can't lie to you- but that's a different story. These experiences dictate how you view the present moment (and your thoughts of the future).

Objectivity is the world without misguided thoughts.

Answer 5

Simple. The premise "Objectivity seems to imply a God's-eye view" is utterly wrong.

No problems.

Answer 6

Your objectivity comes from a pagan war god?

Obviously there is. Because objectivity exists, and God absolutely does not.

Answer 7

Is gravity different for theists and atheists? Humans may have difficulties being objective, but assigning God as being objective, when even the Bible contradicts that, is clearly not objective.

Answer 8

Let's see - I simply don't happen to believe in any god(s). You believe in one of many supposed gods and claim that that is the only correct belief or way or dogma. Who is objective and who is biased here?

Answer 9

Contrary to your definition, objectivity exists without any gods.
I can look at things objectively, as you can (if you want to). No gods need to be involved in this activity.

Answer 10

Leaving all judgement up to god is as subjective as leaving it up to any man. God has a will that he will impose upon us (if you believe he exists). How is that any different from rule by might? If something has a will that they exercise to influence others that being is not objective.

Might makes right applies to god as much as it would any human, or society.

Answer 11

There’s no proof of gods existence we don't have to prove anything you do. Your question was very vague so I didn't really answer. You try to sound smart but defeat the point of asking a question. Since knowone really understands exactly what you're asking.