Is it true that people can't negate you when you speak from a point of reason and knowing?
I think it is true, provided that others are capable of reason.
2007-04-04 07:59:57 · 19 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Reason and knowing have their origins in philosophy. The father of philosophy, Socrates, is oft quoted for having said, "I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance."
How can a person make a claim based on lack of evidence? Their claim is clearly that God(s) does not exist. Basically, they are saying that the fact that God does not make appearances, and that miraculous things are never observed, then God does not exist. But is that really proof?
I would think that the answer to ,"Does God exist?" should be "I don't know." Anything else would be UNREASONABLE.
Atheism makes the claim that God does not exist. This is an arbitrary claim, just as much as claiming that God does exist (void of proof). Granted, the atheists have more evidence (or lack thereof) on their side, but I would say that the evidence is not conclusive.
2007-04-04 08:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by freeetibet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The universe will not accept illogical and faulty arguments.
However, in one's own mind, we can believe or negate anything. Sometimes, the reality of the universe we live in does not matter. In that way, reason and knowing might not prevail.
2007-04-04 15:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno. But the atheist I know are that way because ...
They want proof...not theory. Mearly stating something is true, does not make it so.
Point... Religion (most) are faith based. Yet so many speak of facts when they wish to "prove" their religion. What facts?
We all know it's true that certain things/places/people existed throughout history. But it doesn't prove the core beliefs of any particular religion.
Religion is based on reasoning, but not logic. The "need to believe" provides religion with their reason. While my core beliefs drive me to seek evidence of facts and truth. Of which I have found none to date.
So I guess your point isn't true.
2007-04-04 15:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People can't be negated, unless you mean 'killed'.
A person can always claim you are wrong, dismiss logic, and ignore evidence. It happens all the time. Just look at the present administration.
2007-04-04 15:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Radagast97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with you for the most part, but also believe that people can only negate you if you allow them to do so. If you believe what you believe, it shouldn't matter that someone else believes something different (especially when they are a pushy loudmouth).
2007-04-04 15:18:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as Atheism, it can't be negated or proved by reason. Like all theisms, it is ultimately a matter of faith. It could, theoretically, be negated by knowing. If a god is proved to exist, that would negate Atheism. Since no god has chosen to do that, Atheism still stands.
In addition, when discussed using reason rather than by citing dogma, Atheism has more arguments and evidence in its favor than any theism which believes in an god who is active in this universe so I feel relatively confident in my belief.
2007-04-04 15:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Dave P 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Try reasoning while you read "The Real Face of Atheism "
by Ravi Zacharias
"Nothing, absolutely nothing, has a more direct bearing on the moral choices made by individuals or the purposes pursued by society than belief or disbelief in God." (page 21).
2007-04-04 15:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by bwlobo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will try, even if you speak from reason and knowledge.
They will try to negate and dismiss your point with emotional retorts like the following:
1) But I feel him inside my heart
2) You may not believe in him, but he loves you
3) He wants you to believe in him
4) You do not "know" him, so you are negated
These are retorts to change the subject from your arguments of reason. God-believers understand deep down, that they cannot argue from reason. They understand that they need to appeal to emotion, and the weaker one is (from recent personal trauma), the more susceptible to religious indoctrination.
Some god-believers understand that it is only on faith that they themselves believe. Arguing from reason leads them to a logical dead end on the existence of their deity.
2007-04-04 15:06:40 · answer #8 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that is true if of course it supports actual facts, but of course people will choose to negate regardless.
2007-04-04 15:03:41 · answer #9 · answered by Vivian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I can negate any argument. Reasoning is only as good as its counter reasoning.
2007-04-04 15:05:41 · answer #10 · answered by tehsuxs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋