Lately I read a lot in this R&S section that atheism is a wrong point of view, because we can't be absolutely sure whether or not God exists.
But it seems to be different when it's not about the biblical God, but about Zeus for example. It's perfectly normal to state that I'm 100% sure that Zeus doesn't exist. It seems, since a majority of religious people believes in the Abramic God, I should re-think my position towards only that God. I fail to see why.
So, I was wondering, if you are an atheist or an agnostic, do you concider yourself atheist or agnostic towards these gods:
A) Zeus
B) Biblical God
C) Pink Bowl of Chicken Soup Goddess
D) Flying Spaghetti Monster
E) Mirella, the Goddes of Smoking
2007-04-09 02:35:06 · 22 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have become a nontheist, and that should tell you everything.
2007-04-09 02:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
Atheism means lack f God belief. I lack a belief in all gods so I am atheistic towards all of them.
An Agnostic claims fundamental knowledge is impossible. This may well be true but I would never make such a claim because how would I ever know such a thing.
2007-04-09 02:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most American Christians have invented a God in their minds who bears little resemblance to the God of the Old or the New Testament, to whom they are willing to attribute things never mentioned in the Bible.
I discovered this after I had read the Old Testament several times. I can say with absolute certainty that the God described in the Old Testament not only does not exist, but that he was concocted by dishonest men to control a rowdy bunch of desert nomads.
After that, the New Testament fell quickly.
The new generic idea of God is unacceptable to me, since it is a cultural phenomenon that amounts to little more than a vague, general concept in the minds of simple people, with nothing to back it up.
P.S. Obviously, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is real.
I've seen his Noodly Appendage myself.
RAmen.
2007-04-09 02:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Merriam-Webster's online dictionary defines religion as "a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith". Atheism is the belief that there is no god, so it is a religion by definition. Of course we can't be absolutely sure; that's the entire point. We believe in something, don't believe in others, or don't know what to believe. I automatically discount the opinions, rantings, and writings of anyone who is unwilling to admit that he or she may be wrong and that they "know" the truth. No one knows; we just believe we know (an enormous difference if one thinks about it). Obviously, the "gods" you are referring to are all as believable as the next one to atheists.
But I will say, as an atheist, I have to wonder if those noodly appendages of the FSM aren't real.
2007-04-09 02:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by seattlefan74 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheist towards all gods - which is actually what atheist means, not to split hairs. Agnostic towards most - a fair case could be made for Zeus, I feel. Well, at least he's feisty!
2007-04-09 02:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
All, even though one or two of them are quite interesting concepts.
That said, I did take quite an interest in Aphrodite at one time - or Venus if you are a Roman - but now I'm more into Jeff the god of biscuits.
2007-04-09 02:43:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all of those. An atheist doesn't need a higher power or the promise of a better tomorrow in an afterlife. It's a crutch, and though people don't like to hear it, it's true. I still submit that a large portion of christians have taken pascal's wager and believe "just in case". They won't admit it, though, because the sky fairy may smite them!
2007-04-09 02:42:27 · answer #7 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Mmyes, I do have my moments when I get really atheistic about C), D) and E). But I would NEVER question the existence - or our ability to know it - of F) General Soup Goddess (more powerful than your C), if you please) and H)Floating Rice Seraph.
2007-04-09 03:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by Trillian, Moon Daisy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A-E are nice works of fiction.
If our existence is improbable so much so that a supreme being had to create us, then the creation of a supreme being is that much more improbable.
In other words, if we are so complicated that a God had to create us, then isn't the creation of a god that much more complicated? This is basic logic!
2007-04-09 02:40:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I like chicken soup, but does it have to be in a pink bowl?
2007-04-09 02:46:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, atheist
2007-04-09 10:04:01 · answer #11 · answered by dorisgray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋