Atheists: a question, if you will?

Question

What do you believe and what do you accept to be true and why?

In short, what is your world view?

Just an honest question. Specifics please.


Thanks
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Many of you seem to take offense at the "believe" part. For sake of the question, you may disregard it. I'm just inquiring as to one's worldview and why they hold it.

I find the diversity of answers quite interesting...

Answer 1

This is a loaded question, I guess we beleive nothing 100 percent, except for the fact that we exist on some level to be able to ponder the question, everything else is just theories some are more sound than others, but we do not invest everything in one particular idea, my worldview .. well i live by one rule, is that i treat others like i want to be treated and if someone breaks that rule, they are considering themselves outside of the realm of ethics and need to be delt with in a way similar to what they did.

Answer 2

I don't "believe in" most things. There are things which are true, though. I don't "believe in" tables, but yet here I am, sitting at one. Those things which I accept as true are those which exist or can be shown to exist. I turn on the light switch, the bulb goes on. I may not be able to see electricity, but there's the evidence of it.

For the woolier concepts, well, we just have to work things out with our rational brains and the evidence available. For instance, I do think that there is morality - a right and wrong. But I also know that they're still human concepts - there isn't a universal standard. The closest you can get to a universal is "what most people consider good/bad, in most cultures, at most times." I have no problem making my own personal moral absolutes, though. Most people don't. Humans have evolved to be moral creatures.

Lastly, I won't tell you that there is a god or not. Frankly I don't think it's provable either way, though I'm willing to be shown some actual evidence. If god shows up and starts slinging thunderbolts, I'll believe in him, I assure you. In the meantime, though, I have no reason to believe in any god. So I live my life as if there isn't one. So far, so good.

Answer 3

I have several 'beliefs'' if you will! For one thing I really hate bullies! And even though I am an atheist, i dislike seeing people gang up on a certain religion, because they have different principles, than their's! Mainly the Mormons! there are those that think it is fun to make denigrating remarks about the LDS, whenever, possible! Differ with them if you must! But you do not have the right to insult and tear the LDS church apart! It is called'' freedom of religion'', remember!
My second belief, is that because homosexuals are born ,and it is definitely NOT a lifestyle, religious zealots go after them all the time, telling them they will burn in hell, and that they are an'' abomination''!
I will stand up for them, whenever I have the opportunity, even if it gets me a violation, (and it has)!
I consider both of these actions a 'hate crime' because, that is what they technically are! People hate them, and therefore the people attack!
There is no justification for what these people do!
Maybe this is why I am a liberal! I believe in helping those that, sometimes can't help, or represent themselves!

Answer 4

Because belief amounts to accepting unsubstantiated assertions as fact, particularly in the absence of supporting evidence, I do my very best to never believe in anything. Belief is a serious intellectual error and, more often than not causes one to reach an erroneous conclusion.

I know that the physical realm is the only objective reality -- largely because Isaac Newton's mechanics and all subsequent physics has utterly proved that to be the case. I also know that both mathematics and logic are infallible, but only when performed with appropriate rigor. In short, I am an empiricist who does his best to adhere to a naturalistic worldview.

Answer 5

I'm Agnostic, but I believe everything we have in this world can be explained without there being a God. Also with all the discoveries we have made through science, how come we haven't been able to prove the existence of God? It's not a massive conspiracy by scientists to suppress the evidence of God existing. Many scientists believe there is a God. Also, in science, you are allowed to question and debunk new theories with evidence. Not so with religion.

Also, if you think your not going anywhere after death and that we will just rot in the ground, it kind of makes life more special. The time we have on this earth and the time we spend with our loved ones becomes more special, since to us, this is the only time we will have. We can't look forward to seeing loved ones that have past away, in heaven.

Answer 6

I believe that no supernatural being created or formed the earth or anything on it. That is also true of the galaxy and the universe.

I believe that as human beings we cannot blame our condition on anyone or thing but ourselves. It is our sole responsibilty to be compassionate and take care of this planet and the people on it.

I believe that there is scientific evidence for everything and technology will eventually be able to assist us in discovering it all. Also, I believe that science and technology are the keys to our future.

I believe that religion is the very reason some people have a conscience and that if they didn't believe in a deity that offered eternal paradise or eternal punishment, there would be more crimes committed.

Answer 7

Not an atheist -- atheistic agnostic.

Atheists simply don't believe in a god. Period. Nothing more or less complicated than that.

Most (though not all) believe in current mainstream scientific views on the origins of the universe, and of mankind (i.e., the Big Bang and the process of evolution).

As far as morals/ethics, most atheists believe these are dictated by social norms.

Answer 8

That's a very broad question.....I can only speak to my world.

I have a very full, rich, and productive life.

I have close family and friends

I believe family is the most important thing

I think you're supposed to be the best person you can be....and you never stop trying to attain that goal.

It's my duty as a member of my community to give something back.....and I do.

I believe everyone has a right to believe or not to believe whatever they want......as long as you don't infringe on the rights of others.

Answer 9

I believe that we are OUR OWN on God. We cannot rely upon anyone else or any mythical higher power to give us what we need, what we want, and have no one to thank but ourselves for the things we have. We call forth and bring ourselves what we desire. That is all praying is. That is all a spell is. A reminder of what you want. Only difference is Christians rely on some outside GOD to give it to them. I do not. If I want it, I bring it to myself.

I have been practicing Magic for more than half of my life. I believe that there is allot to be said about energy manipulation. Everyone can do it. Most of you are just afraid. And fear is what holds you back from living life. That is very sad. Life is energy, not God. Energy can be controlled and manipulated. God tells you that it cannot.

Answer 10

Existentialism