Atheism the logical choice?

Question

Since the theory of evolution states that apes and humans have a common ancestory, there is no proof that humans are any "better" than apes. Just because we can think doesn't mean we are superior to apes. Both are animals. It's as simple as that. Elephants are strong. Monkeys climb trees. And human beings contemplate their own existence while uncovering the laws of nature. Big deal. How is this "intelligence" any proof that we are better than a monkey that sticks its finger in its butt?

-Atheism, the logical choice.

Answer 1

Thank you for a well-reasoned argumentum ad absurdum against atheism.

Answer 2

good judgment? If something is created, good judgment says there's a writer. The regulation of Causalities says that each and each result has a reason. it is the muse of technology. and it is Logical. the super Bang has very just about anybody with a Logical concepts on board. That reported in case you bypass all the some time past to the 2nd previously the super bang. the final reason at the back of each and everything that follows is Logically, What? I logicaly end that "something which could exist exterior of Time" led to it. What "that" is desires extra logical debate than we've area for. You look into it and are available to a call. although, Atheism is a call that takes "faith" no longer good judgment. You wish that there is not any God. a minimum of no longer a Christian God. because of the fact IF there is. And IF we've a soul. Then we've a result. a minimum of that's what good judgment tells me.

Answer 3

I agree with you for the most part, but the suggestion that apes don't think rubs me as wrong. Most animals think, they just do it in their own way. How many people look into the face of a cat and see a mental vacuum. I don't believe you were really suggesting that animals don't think, but the way you worded it, it certainly sounded that way.

As far as the intelligence of a monkey that rectally inserts it's own finger, have you seen what humans do? A quick examination of the so called adult websites of the internet, might make people wonder if apes are not the more evolved. =)

Answer 4

Atheism isn't the only logical choice. Religion, contrary to what many atheists believe, has formed the culture from which its own philosophy springs. Hundreds of years of European and American history show this to be true. While one can lament the evils caused in the name of God, one must also accept the God that results from the cultures of God. That's logical, right?

One wonders at the prudence of asserting an Atheist revolution on a God believing culture.

Also, logical.


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"argumentum ad absurdum" (from the next answer)
Perhaps resulting from a "blanketed bias" against all religion whatsoever.

Indeed, the type of radical conversion desirous by those that "proselytize" in a place like this is injurious to society(I have been guilty myself) as it is so often impersonal and without any real compassionate guidance.

Atheism relies on targeting the weaknesses of religions while pretending that it has no weakness itself. Though the morality required by atheism is far less than that of any mainstream religion, and would likely result in a major breakdown of society at-large. Thus, this argument is one of more reason and stronger argument than your own.

Atheism also ignores the intrinsic value of One who has created a historically effectual formation experience for man, which has evolved throughout the centuries, by increasing in righteousness (that those most faithful are most benign to society), which includes omnipresence, that is, the He knows if you have done wrong. Thus, God is possibly the most effectual means of implementing very good and reasonable moral rules for mankind. And that, regardless of even if you believe in Him or not.

Answer 5

"How is this "intelligence" any proof that we are better than a monkey that sticks its finger in its butt?"

Since this seems to be your only question, this is what I will answer.

We're not better than anything else that is alive. All living creatures have a right to live, and none are better than any other.

As to the finger in the butt... You really don't know much about sex, do you?

Answer 6

The problem is that our intelligence has reached a point where we can destroy the planet. Technology may be the end of us all if we aren't careful. And the rate of acceleration in technology is unbelievable. A hundred years ago Orville and Wilber had barely made it off the ground. Where will the next hundred years take us?

Answer 7

It is simply a matter of selecting the criteria upon which which to judge. If you are judging on the basis of being able to construct a suspension bridge, humans win. If you are judging on the basis of which animal is more capable of pushing over a tree with its nose... the elephant wins. Go ahead... try it.

Answer 8

The key question is whether logic is the only thing that matters in investigating the meaning of existence. I don't advocate being illogical, but without being illogical, might there not be room for the transcendent, for beauty, for meaning, for awe and wonder?

I'm all for logic, and for showing up fundamentalists for being illogical. But in avoiding that extreme, does one really have to go to the other?

Answer 9

For that reason, we THINK and can comprehend machines and can do many more things that monkeys and apes can't.

When people went to africa, they took guns...they killed apes. Why didn't the apes have guns? Because we're superior. We are at the top of the food chain, end of story.

Answer 10

Truthfully, I don't think we are any 'better' than apes/gorillas. Though with this 'intelligence' - I do believe we have a responsibility to all animals and the Earth.