Can I write one, or is that not really considered a research paper? A research paper is defined as having a say for a certain topic, and proving it with facts, e.t.c.
2007-11-15 13:30:46 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1. They would have to respect it. It's your opinion, and that's all you'd be stating.
2. Before I learned that you were an atheist, I liked you. Now I love you!!!
2007-11-15 19:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Yabran Tariga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you could.
It'd be similar to disproving ESP, space aliens, etc.
Make a detailed study of the evidence presented (the classical arguments for the existence of God) and the responses. Sounds like an awesome research paper to me, though sure to ruffle some feathers...
btw- even if the conclusion of your research paper is that there is no solid yes or no answer as of yet, that doesn't detract from the value of the research.
2007-11-16 18:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it depends on the type of research paper. If it's the type of research paper where you have to take a side (for or against) then yes. It's no different then taking a side between abortion, homosexual marriage, or sex education in school. You really don't need evidence, but sources that are on your side. Secondly your going to need three reason why you don't believe in God.
you can get some really good sources concerning science, philosophy, psychology, and history to support your claim.
2007-11-15 13:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could write I research paper pointing to the suggested likely hood of there being no God. As such you could cite authority figures and theories that support your stance. These would be facts on the suggestion of there being no God.
It would be a little hard just to write a paper there being no God or there being a God.
2007-11-15 18:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, seems to me that if it's a "research paper", then that means you would have to research the subject, correct? So, do you have 100% undeniable proof that He does not exist? If you cannot disprove His existance by any known facts, then the paper just becomes your opinion and nothing more.
2007-11-15 13:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by Virginia B (John 16:33) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be a stretch to claim flat out that there is no god. You could much easier claim that there is no evidence to support the belief in god.
What I would do is to talk to Christians about the claims of proof of God. I would more likely talk to pastors and leaders as most Christians aren't equipped to give answers to really difficult questions.
When you get claims, such as miracles, ask for evidence of such; not anecdotal evidence, such as "I heard of someone who couldn't walk, but now does". Rather evidence should come in the form of an MRI showing a severed spinal chord that was repaired, with an MRI showing the repaired cord.
The point is that you are looking for actual evidence of a miracle. The Bible says that miracles should follow the believers. As such, one needs to find a verifiable miracle to show Christianity to be the religion of the Bible.
What can't count as miracles are such things as spontaneous remission of cancer (this is a known phenomenon, and happens to believers and unbelievers alike. It is simply the body overcoming cancer). The lame walking, without evidence of a diagnosis preventing one from walking can't count as hysterical disorders are commonplace. The condition must be non-psychological, have a physical identifiable cause, and the cause must have been reversed as evidenced by medical diagnostics.
If, after invitations to provide such evidence of miracles, one is not able to be provided with such, one can validly ask "if the Bible says that such things will follow the believers, and there is no evidence that it does, how can one make the claim that Christianity is the religion spoken of in the Bible?"
If God is not providing the miracles that he said would follow his believers, how can one validly make the claim that he exists and is having an active influence on the world around us?
2007-11-15 13:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on the course and the assignment. If I assigned you to do a research paper on geometrodynamics and you came back with that, I'd fail you. If you were assigned to do a research paper on a topic of your own choosing and you did that one - and you did actual, you know, research for it - that would be fine.
2007-11-15 13:36:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Half the professors in colleges claim the same thing, so I don't see why couldn't write a paper on the subject.
You're supposed to be graded on the quality of your work, not whether the teacher agrees with you or not.
2007-11-16 18:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy as a reference.
The part about the Babel Fish is quite a compelling argument.
It is, however, extremely difficult to disprove the existence of anything.
2007-11-16 11:00:13 · answer #9 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't prove or disprove God. It's all based on a person's own beliefs. There are no concrete facts to show he does or does not exist.
On another note: I get that you're claiming to be atheist, but is it necessary to keep asking questions that, for lack of a better word, question God?
2007-11-15 15:19:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you backed it up with facts from refutable sources, then it counts as a research paper. But be careful. I did the same thing and almost got suspended.
2007-11-15 13:35:12 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋