Atheists, of all the Theologys you have studied what is the most ideal?

Question

I am not saying the most logical, or proven but based on morals, affects and principles, which do you favour, or would like there to be if any.

Answer 1

I had to laugh when I read this....why would an atheist care to study theology????????

Must be looking for something....

Answer 2

The force, young paddlewan, is very similar to Zen Buddhism.

I don't know if that is ideal, as an Agnostic.

If I were an Atheist, I would only accept a combination of wisdom that I had learned from studying many religions, as they all find some way to fail in some significant way - partly because the dissonance is needed to hypnotize the followers. You see, you need slightly un-credible parts to your religion so that when one defends the ridiculous parts there is dissonance with what one knows is real and what they protect. This dissonance is resolved by convincing oneself that you would never be so foolish as to protect a lie, hence a lie becomes "the TRUTH" that may not be argued because one's ego is tied to the past decision to defend a lie as "TRUTH."

Answer 3

ignore the athiests who have never thought about this question-- I think it shows a lack of imagination or introspection.

Buddhism is probably the "purest" religion. That's in theory of course. Their doctrine of non-attachment is the most attainable, and does not require belief in supernatural deities (again, in theory). I actually studied Buddhism a bit, when I lived in Japan with the Air Force.

But, as a Westerner, and the goal of "extinguishing the self" runs counter to my culture and personality. I think many western Buddhists are just using the religion to separate themselves from their own culture.

If I had to choose a religion, (which I don't, thankfully), I'd have 3 to pick from. Catholicism, Anglicanism, or Mormonism. Catholicism (and Anglicanism) have a wonderful intellectual tradition. Mormonism is the most practical religion, and does the best job of preparing children to take on the responsibility of adulthood.

Of course, I could never accept the basic foundations of their faiths (ie that Jesus died and was reborn. Not accepting that basic foundation makes it irrelevant if one believes that the Papacy is infallible, or whether the Queen of England is the head of the church, or whether an angel appeared to Joseph Smith. One is as unlikely as another.)

Answer 4

Since you asked: None. Almost all discount the dignity of man, and teach that the mind of man cannot equal the minds of gods, and that man is therefore unworthy. Sorry, but I can't buy that. It's one of the things I have always hated about organized religions. Men created religions to control other men. Religion has never been about love, compassion, or salvation. It has always been about power: Naked, merciless force. So you'll excuse me if I ignore all of them.

And just for the record: Atheists base their morality on knowledge, logic, reason, compassion, empathy, courtesy and common sense. Religion has no corner on morals.

Answer 5

Out of all mainstream religions, I think that Buddhism is the most sensible. The Dalai Lama said that very unlike Christians, who refuse to take in the extreme amounts of evidence and science that disproves them, Buddhism will change based on science, rather than books on evolution being banned in Christian schools because they cannot handle the truth and want to forbid youths from even being open to any religions besides their own.

Answer 6

was interested in these answers myself sorry if you were disappointed. These individuals could/should have taken the time to study at least some type of religious text if nothing else than to have a better understanding of the people that are here on R & S. Have a fine day bro / sis.

Answer 7

I was a Christian, studied Catholicism and Buddhism and I favor Buddhism because I like the idea that it's the (in my opinion) most flexible religion and also the fact that they don't believe in any deities per se.

Answer 8

I favor Buddhism because it stresses personal development and an awareness of thinking processes. The fact that Buddhism doesn't depend on supernatural deities is tremendously appealing to me. The down side of Buddhism is that it considers subjective experience to be reality, which I will never be able to accept.

Answer 9

I'm not an Atheist. I consider myself spiritual but not religious (religion contains too much politics for my taste). Of the religions I have studied I think Buddhism is ideal.

Answer 10

Pastafarianism. The gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Really, man, they are atheists because they don't agree with ANY religion.

Answer 11

I studied catholic theology. I do not believe it anymore, obviously, but I did find some of the doctors of the church, in particular Augustine, fascinating. I think their theology at least shows intelligence.