Don't you agree that atheists here are just as ignorant of basic philosophical argumentations as believers?

Answer 1

Absolutely.

Answer 2

Well, they may be ignorant, but they're right. Its hard to argue with someone when there entire argument is based on a fantasy that can neither be proven or disproved. Their argument is basically that "we know the bible is true because the bible says that it is". Its hard to have an intelligent argument with someone who's argument is that ridiculous in the first place. Did you ever try and have an intelligent argument with a child over some strange topic that didn't make sense? You can end up sounding like an idiot, just by virtue of the topic itself. When they say that civilization was restarted when a 600 year old man built an arc and sailed around with a couple thousand animals, you know right away that the argument is going to go nowhere. Its like trying to argue with a mental patient. You just end up looking as dumb as they do.

Answer 3

I think a lot of atheists 'here' actually take the time out to think about philosophy.

Most people who are atheist have absolutely no interest in debating semantics with the religious on line. And you never see them 'here'

The ones that post here (and on other forums), do so because they have enquiring minds, are active in their atheism and are genuinely interested in how other people think (however crazy they may think their views are)

This might not hold true for everyone - some people just wanna rant, and rant they will. But a few days later they'll be gone.

Really, the essence of your question is 'Aren't atheists just as crap at thinking as believers?'. Maybe we are (who really could tell?), but I for one feel the type of atheist that sticks around here is of respectable intellectual calibre.

Answer 4

No, I don't. In general, it seems to me that the average atheist user is better at philosophical analysis and logical argument than the average believer. However, there are certain religions, mostly eastern, that do a pretty credible job as well.

To me, faith is an invalid argument. Faith is generally belief in the absence of evidence, or even in the face of evidence to the contrary. To the extent Abrahamic religions rely on faith, I cannot respect their arguments.

Answer 5

Some may be, but your statement also argues that many believers are ignorant of basic philosophical arguements.

I don't think it is a matter of religion.

I think it is the lack of philosophy taught in schools, and the treatment of the subject as 'useless.'

Personally, I think everyone needs a little logic (and Locke) in their life.

Answer 6

Some are, some aren't. Being an atheist doesn't mean anything more than lack of God belief. It doesn't imply good critical thinking skills, good reasoning or understanding of philosophical concepts.

Any more than being a theist does.

Answer 7

No.
Most of us Atheists have not only been taught the arguments, some of us used to teach them too.
Trust me, the average Atheist knows FAR more about religion than the so-called "saved" out there.

Answer 8

It would really be an act of profound generosity on the part of Yahoo Answers if they would establish a section for Atheism and Theism, so that people might actually inquire about the nature of religion and spirituality on this particular board.

Answer 9

No, to either. As long as they have an a philosophical argument as to why they are either!

Answer 10

The belief in not to believe? Or the many worlds interpretation theory? Or universalism?