Instead of praying for help that will never come, from a god who isn't there, we learn to grow up and stand on our own two feet.
Instead of seeing this life as merely a prelude to something else, we appreciate it for what it is - the main event, the whole play - as such, it couldn't be more valuable, more precious, more significant.
Instead of agonizing over which set of man-made religious rules to follow, we can use our own minds, make our own decisions, live by our own values, make our own morality according to conscience, not dogma.
Instead of looking for a god in everything we see, and trying to shoe-horn reality into one particular religious mythology, we can see the world for what it really is, and let the evidence show us the truth.
Instead of being told we're worthless sinners, fit only to worship a god and beg for his mercy, we understand that we're amazing creatures, products of remarkable natural processes in an awe-inspiring universe, and be inspired by that.
2007-07-23 13:30:45 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
its really speckfrickintacular ... the prophet icarus has spoken ... so let it be written .. so let it be done ..
2007-07-23 13:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 6⤋
Are party's allowed? To celebrate Atheism Day?
2016-05-21 05:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear you on that one mate. You've captured the main reason I believe that most Atheists are...well, Atheists. We don't need to be scared by divine punishment to be good, decent people. (though I DO admit there are some bad ones, but that's in every path) And there ARE a LOT of fire and brimstone answers on here...isn't it just WONDERFUL! But to put it in proportions here, you DO seem to have put Atheism on a bit of a high horse....but then again, look at all the CHristians do it, so why can't we "glorify" what we believe (or lack thereof...) and say "Our's is good too!" Or is that wrong in some way? But still, Great question and I completly agree. NO NEED TO BE SCARED TO BE GOOD!!!!
2007-07-24 03:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe there is something out there that played some part in creation and building of the pyramids and stuff like that. like Alien - is god a type of alien?
i live by my own rules though - i believe churches are just for profit, exploiting the belief of others even if they believe themselves.
when i die i could move to a different plane of existence like a ghost or energy but heaven? the jury is still out on that one!
2007-07-24 03:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by tspoonteddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Holy Jeebus Crust. Look at the Pascal's Wager answers.
*Drink*
As for your question, Yes atheism is nice. We are not guilt tripped into acting good. What ever we do it's because we want to. As for that person who posted that we should be doing drugs and what not understand that as an atheist we believe this is the only life we get. therefore doing harmful things is just a waste of this precious gift.
2007-07-23 13:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋
Good for you. Believe what you want..
Although mostly this sounds like your trying to tell everyone how much better atheism is then everything else. Or that wonderful comment of "Instead of praying for help that will never come, from a god who isn't there, we learn to grow up and stand on our own two feet"
Who proved he isn;t there? You? Your insanely obcessive relationship with Richard Dawkins?
Oh by the way oh great one...I know how to stand on my own two feet with the help of God. Because of my faith I am fearless. Closing my eyes for 5 seconds to ask god for guidance on being strong doesn't disrupt my day at all...and I am stll me and I am not perfect. Neither are you.
I am a Christian and I have Rules, but then again so do you. Religious "rules" are so just the same as a crime you would break in america...and the everyday moral code, that I suppose you have as well. I would hope anyways.
2007-07-23 13:42:50 · answer #6 · answered by chersa 4 · 7⤊ 6⤋
We are just one small achievement in the vastness of this universe. Who knows what glories existence has made in the far reaches of space.
We need to take a look at the big picture and realize that the universe doesn't revolve around us. Just because we have minds that can comprehend and think that it does doesn't make it so.
I hope everyone gets what they desire from this world. Don't waste the time you have.
2007-07-23 13:35:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
Instead of being unbeliever it is resourceful to be a believer. because inside the 'no' exists nothing, but inside the 'yes' exists everything.
2007-07-24 08:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are so right!
Regarding bobbo's answer: Are we allowed to drink when someone uses Pascal's Wager as an answer?
2007-07-24 01:35:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very well stated. You win the debate with flying colors. ,
Atheism is perfect for Atheists
With you as your own God, full of knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and self-reliance there is just no adequate reply.
2007-07-23 15:40:37 · answer #10 · answered by cjkeysjr 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Absolutely amazing way to describe the great lifestyle of an atheist. I adored it. : )
2007-07-23 17:26:25 · answer #11 · answered by * 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋