Saying "it's religion so explanation is inapplicable" isn't good enough. That's a cop-out. The very idea that religion needs to be defined as outlandish, insubstantial things is a logical fallacy. For example, although men can fake documents and lie about texts, they cannot create mountains and stars -- therefore, it makes more sense to think of nature as something divine.
It is those who make the most spectacular claims that have to provide the most spectacular evidence and logic. It is not secularists that have to disprove anything (they are not claiming to know things that cannot be known) but rather the religious who have 100 percent of the burden of proof. If they cannot do it, then they warrant no consideration or interest from anyone.
2007-07-02 05:38:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I feel no obligation to explain my religious beliefs to anyone who has such a low opinion of anybody who's beliefs differ from theirs or their lack thereof..
2007-07-02 05:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by Brian 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋
I don't get it. You call being religious a cop out but then what is saying "I don't know". Sounds like a cop out to me. What fail to realize is actually simple. Did you ever wonder why its called faith and not fact. I have answered the question, just because you don't agree (you also don't actually have a fact based argument for your side either by the way) doesn't make me wrong. Why is it that I have the burden of proof yet you feel you get off scott free with theories and "I don't know"s. I am not a very religious man but it really fires me up when you agnostics spew your arrogant crap. You sit there and tell me I'm wrong (without provocation) and then tell me I need to prove to you that I am right. You started this conversation, the burden of proof lies on you in this instance. When I come up to you and start telling you how right I am (Which is what you've done in your question) then the burden on proof will be on me.
2007-07-02 05:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jon H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. What was the defining influence that made you become an atheist? - There was no ONE thing, it was a mixture of being out of the reach of the church, understanding biology and no longer being afraid of professing my 'belief' in atheism. 2. At what age did you become an atheist? - 12 or 13 I think. 3. What was your religious/denominational background? Raised in a nonreligious household but sent to a Christian Primary (Elementary) school. 4. How did your becoming an atheist affect your relationship with your loved ones? Were there a lot of negative reactions? - None, none what so ever... I live in a very secular country (Australia).
2016-05-21 02:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear what you are saying, although the sentence "
The very idea that religion needs to be defined as outlandish, insubstantial things is a logical fallacy."
was a bit out there.
The way I see it, people who are religeous have the need to believe in a higher power as an explanation of why things are the way they are without having to actually understand it.
In todays society there is so much pressure from all around to make money, get raises, send your kids to college, keep up with the Jones', there's terrorism, crashes, wildfires, global warming, rising crime rates, et al.
Some people need the comfort that church provides. They need something that is bigger than they are to bring things into perspective.
Just because you dont feel the need for that, I dont either, it doesnt reallly give us the right to judge those that do....
Then again I am not an athiest, I am more of an Agnostic. I WANT to believe in God, but I need proof.
2007-07-02 05:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by MD 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen!!
The whole point of Christianity is to except Jesus by FAITH, If it was meant to be proven by man then that would have already happened and FOOLS like you would still not believe!!
God reveals himself to people and He has given His people the task of telling others of Him, if you don't want to hear then don't listen, but you cannot deprive me of my right to speak freely!!
Now, if you look up the definition of "religion" you will find that to it bears a strong similarity to "repetition" If you do something, anything like let's say consume alcohol the you drink "religiously"!
In closing let me say that I have to prove nothing to you as I don't answer to you(I answer to God),however if you would ask a real question instead of a "trap" question I would (time permitting) answer it as truthfully as I could, But beware you may not like the answer you get because the truth will set you free and the only real Truth is that JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, you see the Truth is a person, He said "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the father but by ME"!!!
Rockclimber: This question (I'm sorry to tell you) did not piss me off or ruin my day it simply gave me an opportunity to spread the word of God. for this I must say THANK YOU to the asker!
2007-07-02 06:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Rapture Rights and religious fundamentalists the world over should be ashamed for spreading their superstitious nonsense and creating delusional characters that frighten the innocent and ignorant into subservient alliances. When they combine these aberrations with dogma and fear they attempt to support their evil agendas with fantasies and the imagination. Throughout history mankind has witnessed the most bloody and tragic wars, deeds, and misrepresentations founded by organized religion. Never has there been a greater hoax on humanity than this progression of superstitious savagery than enslaves the mind and curtails the natural evolution of this planet. These thugs should be made to prove their positions as they're responsible both to the world and for the crisis they've germinated in the human race. Some of these are willing to take these issues to the point of world destruction and to extinguish this world in the name of their various sky fairies. I personally don't care if they want to hop around a cauldron naked all night,as a matter of fact I'd like to watch but when they try to convince others through terrorism or the facade of humanitarian gifts and pious skulduggery then they've gone to the furthest realms of degeneracy of their antediluvian claims.
2007-07-02 05:49:49 · answer #6 · answered by Don W 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Personally, I think anyone making any claims about anything having to do with science needs to prove their assertions. Neither the religious nor the secular are immune from the burden of proof.
2007-07-02 05:43:15 · answer #7 · answered by Leah 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Let me put it this way. All persons should have the right to believe in their own way! The issue is that religion gets in the way! Religion has become just another enterprise. Maybe it always was. So why would the religious leaders cut off their own little kingdom by admitting that their interpretations may be just a little bit off and critical in any way.
2007-07-02 05:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Nice try, but no cigar. It's the duty of the Christian to tell you about Jesus Christ. Once that's done the ball is in your court. You either believe it or you don't. It isn't our job to convince you. Once you've heard about it your future - and it's a long one, whether you like it or not - is in your hands. As the Bible says, "Every knee shall bow and every mouth confess that Jesus Christ is Lord". I hope that you realize it before the day you die. This life is full of second chances, but once you die the second chances are over.
2007-07-02 06:05:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My question to the religious community would be this ... "didn't someone very important in your religious say ... Whatever you do to the least of my brethren, that you do unto me"?
With that in mind, why did the Republicans fight so hard against a fair minimum wage?
Why did the administration let those in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans spend 5 days on their rooftops?
Why does the Republicans continually shoot down legislation that would provide health care for this nation's poor and middle class residents, while stuffing the pockets of the Insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and HMOs?
The questions could go on and on ... but you get the idea?
2007-07-02 05:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by HillBillieNot 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
just as i thought....a bunch of religious people pissed off at you for even dreaming of asking a question like this...
see...the real reason why I'm not super religious is because it would lead me to being pissed off at all times. a simple question on yahoo answers such as yours would ruin my day if i were an avid follower...
so..back to your question...everyone on here is asking, "why should we have to answer to YOU?"...well, then who will they answer to?? this debate has turned into more than simply the fact that religion doesn't make sense in terms of numbers and figures, evidence etc....and into something more political, (why i'm guessing you put it into the politics section..)
it's society that helps out those uber-religious persons by implying that religion is just there, who knows why or how, it just is, and we arent supposed to question it. but now that people are getting smarter and we have a thing called modern science...some people in this world have called bullshit and challenged these ideas. i dont see why religious people are so pissed...i thought they were supposed to be tolerant of others or something like that..?
but at the end of the day...religious people will never answer your question, because they dont in fact have proof, just "faith" which seems silly to people like you and me. i just think its funny that the only real thing they can get down on you for is that you put this in the politics section...how dare you! what a horrible mistake..! :) but yeah you can't worry about these things...cause its a neverending debate that in the end, will just leave us all pissed off...the last thing I want to be. but..have a great day anyhow
2007-07-02 05:59:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋