I've been discussing religion in various places on the Internet for quite a few years but Y!A R&S still surprises me sometimes in one respect: The extent to which people are so *determined* not to believe things which have vast amounts of objective evidence to support them (such as evolution) and so ready to believe something which has absolutely no evidence at all going for it (the existence of a god or gods).
2007-03-25 07:26:07
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answered by Anonymous
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That there really is a groundswell building, and religion is finally on the way out. Many of us expected this to happen by itself a long time ago when serious data started to accumulate from every part of science, showing that deities are not necessary to explain the working of the universe - or its origin.
And we waited; and waited. And the data built up to a mountain, and the best scientists made their position clear: no gods. And we waited - politely, because it's not nice to intrude on private grief - for the public to come to terms with the fact that the Sky Daddy wasn't really there, and they'd have to get used to this being the only life they would have.
And something strange happened: instead of becoming very cross indeed at the organisation that had misled them for so many centuries, the public instead turned on the scientists they'd previously trusted. They turned on them not for making mistakes like Thalidomide, or building horrible things like H-bombs. They turned on them because they didn't want to hear the truth this time. They simply couldn't handle it.
So the scientists retreated, baffled and hurt. And they kept quiet. And everyone got used to pretending to 'respect each others' beliefs', even though it was rank hypocrisy and they really despised them. And the public settled down to a strange doublethink where they enjoyed the products of applied science, but rejected the vast swathes of accurate information that came with, and sometimes made possible, those products.
So at the turn of the 20th century, people happily let science cure their diseases and replace their battered organs, fly them across the world, feed, clothe and entertain them - but when it came to views on the provenance of people, life and the universe, scientists somehow became gormless fools who couldn't see that humans were nothing like monkeys, that they had souls that would live forever, that only God could create life, or that a supernatural being made the universe in six days.
Well, now it's changing. This board shows it. No more 'respect' for belief systems that reward and praise the moronic. No more comforting fantasies and death to the infidel. We're coming out.
CD
2007-03-25 08:04:05
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answered by Super Atheist 7
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I've become even more vehemently antiChristian than I ever was before. I didn't think Christians were this blind before and I've been shown how wrong I was. The educated Christians that don't treat others like dirt on here are very rare, though they do exist. And from THEM, I've learned a bit.
As for the other religions, always willing to chat because they always teach very well.
2007-03-25 07:12:32
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answered by Anonymous
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I have gained more insight in a variety of subjects ranging from evolution theory to cosmology to christianity to sheesh, I don't know what. Tons. I also met some really cool people along the way. And I have learned more of both the good and the bad that religion can do.
2007-03-25 09:36:54
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answered by Anonymous
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The main thing I have learned from all my answers, questions and readings......
That the kids of today, 14-23 have no clue what is going on in this world, and lack so many basics compared to other generations I have doubt as to what the future holds.
And I say this from experience past just Y@A, for I have 2 step brothers who are 18, 21....and they are just as bad as what I see here. Stand around most of the day and say " duhhhhhh ". Sad....I must say, it is very sad. I really looked forward to them growing up and being as wise as myself or even wiser....but I was let down.
2007-03-25 07:14:12
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answered by Anonymous
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I never really knew a lot about muslims before I came to R&S. I am still not well versed on it, but I have a cursory understanding at least.
I have learned from virtually everyone here. It's been fun while learning.
2007-03-25 07:10:25
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answered by glitterkittyy 7
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I've gained nothing. I have come across 2 nice atheists & gave each a BA Look to friends & family for guidance People sure know how to hate here on both sides
2007-03-25 07:10:10
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answered by hobo 7
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I've gained a greater tolerance for the 'nasty' types of every religion. I've learned that for every close-minded dink out there who is just downright mean, there are two nice ones.
I've learned that there are more variations of the major religions than I had ever expected to find, each interpreting their holy writings in different ways.
~Morg~
2007-03-25 07:09:57
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answered by morgorond 5
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i've learned a lot more about other religions then i ever knew.
i 'd heard of muslims and had an idea of what they were, but i had no idea that muslim and jewish beliefs (as well as christian) were so closely related.
i really like the exchange of opinions and ideas.
eclectic pagan
2007-03-25 09:11:29
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answered by Anonymous
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I have learned that the insights of many individuals added together and grasped as a single insight, allow for a much larger vision than I've ever achieved on my own. Your gratitude reminds me that we are all more alike than different.
2007-03-25 07:31:56
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answered by ? 6
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