It seems to me Atheists and Fundamentalists have a lot in common. Just exchange science for God...both tend to stridency, condemnation and ridicule...
2007-09-03 09:46:08 · 29 answers · asked by keri gee 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why do I need to add "in my opinion" to my own question? I should say 'some' atheists...
2007-09-03 10:31:11 · update #1
fools to left of me, jokers to the right
here I am, stuck in the middle with you
2007-09-03 09:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by Diver Down 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I change and update my beliefs as science changes. Examine the evolution in scientific thought of the last 500 years and the evolution of Biblical thought in the last 500 years. What are the chances fundamentalist Christians will one day say, "hey, here's some new evidence, my views about Christianity must be adjusted"?
2007-09-03 16:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by James-hova RTR: Suspended Champ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me ask you this: Are you black and white about the existence of the Greek Gods? What makes Yahweh an exception?
To the extent I want some kind of justification or evidence for a ridiculous idea, I guess so, but I would think the term, "reasonable" would be more fitting.
2007-09-03 16:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well,I personally am a full gospel Christian,who does not ridicule or present condemnation to those who have not been given the same light,that I now enjoy. I actually have friends,on this forum,who claim Atheistict belief and feel not only an Agape love,but a Philio love,for many,whom I have bonded with. That being said..to me,black and white thinking,simply means that one is convinced in his/her convictions,but is hopefully open to further and new revelation,as it is presented to them. In my case,I would not be able to profess a relationship with Jesus Christ,if I had not been open...Black and White is not necessarily a bad thing,as a double minded man,is unstable in all of his ways. Believing that you have "arrived" and are the embodiment of all truth,is arrogance and blindness,fueled by the root of all sin,which is human pride.
2007-09-03 17:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
So you've met every atheist there is in order to form such a rash generalization?
Perhaps you should have stated the question as "in my opinion only".
Many atheists know there is black, white and grey areas but tend to give support to that which has the most logic and evidence.
2007-09-03 16:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess some of us are.
But many of us are just a little defensive and tired of being called hopeless moraless people that are destined for eternal torture at the hands of a loving God that has no evidence for existence.
Science has a pretty good track record of helping mankind, compared with religion which doesn't. Read the OT and wonder what it was like to be a gentile living in the promised land.
2007-09-03 16:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, but Atheists DO NOT try to make their beliefs the law. We don't threaten people with eternal torture or arrest them for what they do in their bedrooms with other consenting adults. I'd say Atheist and fundamentalists are much different.
2007-09-03 16:51:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not true, maybe a few are like that, but most atheists I know are willing to change their beliefs with the proper evidence, and we analyze things and use reason. Most fundamentalist don't care about evidence or reason or anything like that, you can't change their minds...I don't think most atheists are like that, I'm not like that.
2007-09-03 16:56:27 · answer #8 · answered by Moxie! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I can think and believe whatever I want. I can question every moral I hold dear. I can investigate any religious path I want. I encourage openmindedness and I am willing to listen to whatever evidence can be presented to me.
All without the fear of damnation, God's wrath, or guilt that I'm sinning.
So why would we be afraid to break the mold and think outside the box?
2007-09-03 16:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by Rin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No because fundamental christians insist on believing in things that ignore our developing capacity to understanding our world. Athesists may condemn christian beliefs but at least they recognise our evolution
2007-09-03 17:01:00 · answer #10 · answered by edgedinblue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every person on this planet will give you different answers from their-own-little-world of life,..about anything to do with religions.
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as to me...I call myself atheist because I personally refuse to believe in anything you can't put on the judge's desk in a court of law....so to me no gods or demons exist except those in the heart of mankind.
every human has-to choose his or her own good or bad world and morals.
I know it sounds like some script out of rod serling....but it's how I feel.
if THAT is black and white to you...then-----------
good luck
best wishes
2007-09-03 16:55:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋