Answerbag: Franklin's answers

Answer to Are atheists more immoral than theists? Since morality comes from religions?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:26:14 -0800

Are atheists more immoral than theists? Since morality comes from religions?

Not really since they don't necessarily have to accept the concept of immoral behavior. Since they have no agreed upon moral code, atheists are free to decide for themselves that literally nothing is categorically immoral/wrong if they so choose.

Answer to Are atheists more immoral than theists? Since morality comes from religions?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:26:14 -0800

Answer to When you say "believe", does it not apply to atheists as well?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:19:44 -0800

When you say "believe", does it not apply to atheists as well?

Absolutely. Atheists believe the the universe instantly came into existence and organized without intelligence but have no evidence to substantiate it.

Answer to Why is belief in Big Foot dismissed as delusional while Allah and Christ is respected and revered?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:13:51 -0800

Why is belief in Big Foot dismissed as delusional while Allah and Christ is respected and revered?

Non-Christian historians have written about Christ.

Answer to Isn't Atheism actually a religion?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:11:47 -0800

Isn't Atheism actually a religion?

Atheism is a religion for some atheists, particularly those who proselytize it, trying to convert others by trying to belittle and/or attack their beliefs.

Answer to What is the worst thing that has happened in the name of atheism?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:07:45 -0800

What is the worst thing that has happened in the name of atheism?

Mass murder of those who refused to convert to atheism in places such as the USSR, Red China, North Korea, and Albania.

Answer to Can Atheists prove with concrete evidence that there is no God?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:59:06 -0800

Can Atheists prove with concrete evidence that there is no God?

They need to show how everything in existence came to be without intelligence, including the universe and its complex systems (e.g. gravity and electromagnetism). I have not seen anyone provide any such evidence; therefore, there is no evidence for atheism, which contends that no intelligence...

Answer to Atheists: what will you be doing today, the Holiest of Holy days, Christmas?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:52:41 -0800

Atheists: what will you be doing today, the Holiest of Holy days, Christmas?

They certainly can't put up a Christmas tree in the house and select that particular day to give gifts calling them Christmas gifts.

Answer to Should parents spank their kids for wrong doing or find an alternative method{like restriction or time out} what would produce better results?kids nowadays seem less scared of consequences to lying or their actions

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:57:01 -0800

Should parents spank their kids for wrong doing or find an alternative method{like restriction or time out} what would produce better results?kids nowadays seem less scared of consequences to lying or their actions

Spanking is discipline not abuse. More recently, since more people feel that discipline is a bad thing, children scream at, curse at, argue with, and belittle their parents and other authority figures. It has not been good for kids, families, or society at large.

Answer to Irrespective of how you believe, please select the poll choice that best fits you. "I think that belief in a god is _______"

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:30:32 -0800

Irrespective of how you believe, please select the poll choice that best fits you. "I think that belief in a god is _______"

It is irrational to believe that the universe(s) and all its contents came to be and organized on their own without intelligent direction without evidence.

Answer to Many strongly held scientific beliefs have proved to be wrong.Does that mean that all scientific beliefs are wrong & are not based on reason?

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:32:56 -0800

Many strongly held scientific beliefs have proved to be wrong.Does that mean that all scientific beliefs are wrong & are not based on reason?

Some. Possibly many. . . but probably not all.

Answer to Who has it harder in life, guys or girls?

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 04:49:00 -0800

Who has it harder in life, guys or girls?

The most common phrase in the obituary column is: "survived by wife." I rest my case.

Answer to Why do you believe in God, Give me one good reason?

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:02:03 -0800

Why do you believe in God, Give me one good reason?

The Internet. If someone asked me to believe that something extremely simple (comparatively) such as the Internet required no intelligence to conceive, design, and create, I would expect a detailed explanation backed by clear and rock solid evidence. Thus, if someone expects me to believe that...

Answer to Why do you believe in God, Give me one good reason?

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:31:35 -0800

Answer to Do you believe Atheism has a goal?

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:39:50 -0800

Do you believe Atheism has a goal?

An increasing number of atheists seem to have the goal of spreading despair and hopelessness.

Answer to Has science all but killed off God?

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:16:47 -0800

Has science all but killed off God?

Since there are at least 5 or 6 billion theists, I'm going to go with NO.

Answer to Should spreading religion be banned like in China?

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:48:07 -0800

Should spreading religion be banned like in China?

Isn't it interesting that atheism claims to be enlightened but all atheist states ban freedom of religious expression?

Answer to What causes some people to believe in God?

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:28:39 -0700

What causes some people to believe in God?

It's the entirety. They myriad of things in existence and how they work together. Subatomic particles, electromagnetism, mathematics, hump back whales, yellow peppers, and earth worms. Humanity, nature, beauty, love, flavors, colors, rainbows, laughter, art, abstract concepts, the joy of new...

Answer to Why do people think all Atheists like Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Daniel C. Dennett, Victor J. Stenger or Sam Harris?

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:04:39 -0700

Why do people think all Atheists like Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Daniel C. Dennett, Victor J. Stenger or Sam Harris?

Atheists excoriate theists ALL the time for things done and said by theists they don't know, have never met, disagree with, and often have never even heard of. Basically the same thing.

Answer to I think the atheists here are making me rethink my belief.... ??? Could they be wrong?

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:43:47 -0700

I think the atheists here are making me rethink my belief.... ??? Could they be wrong?

What would you say if someone claimed that the office building you work in or the house you live in had no designer or builder? Or, how about a claim that the Internet had no designer. After many billions of years, it just exists? The main problem with atheism is that it claims that not a...

Answer to who knows more about atheism ? christians or atheists?

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:03:28 -0700

who knows more about atheism ? christians or atheists?

As evidenced by some of the answers already made here, some atheists don't even know what atheism is by definition. If any or many theists get their understanding of what atheism is from such individuals they too will be misinformed.

Answer to CNN article suggests atheists and agnostics know more about religion than Christians. Do you feel this is the case?

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:25:31 -0700

CNN article suggests atheists and agnostics know more about religion than Christians. Do you feel this is the case?

This is a blog not an article. The poll approaches the subject assuming that a religious person would or should have equal knowledge about other religions as they do their own. Thus, in my opinion, the survey is flawed in its design and gives the impression that an atheist knows as much,...

Answer to Why do the writings of Philo of Alexandria (20BCE - 50CE) fail to mention Jesus at all?

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:58:57 -0700

Why do the writings of Philo of Alexandria (20BCE - 50CE) fail to mention Jesus at all?

To be clear, the fact that Philo didn't mention Christ is certainly no evidence that he didn't exist. Philo was just a Jewish/Greek philosopher not a historian, so there were many historical events he didn't record. Writing comprehensive history was not what he did. Furthermore, he was a Jew...

Answer to Christians take their moral code from the Bible. Where to Atheists look to for moral guidance? Do Atheists believe in morals?

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:20:05 -0700

Christians take their moral code from the Bible. Where to Atheists look to for moral guidance? Do Atheists believe in morals?

Many atheists will say that they do believe in morals but also believe that there is no absolute definition of moral/immoral; so, what many consider immoral, they may not. Since they have no fixed standard or moral/immoral/right/wrong, there cannot be anything that is categorically right or...

Answer to In a way,isn`t Atheism also a kind of religion?

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:17:43 -0700

In a way,isn`t Atheism also a kind of religion?

It is for some people.

Answer to For the theists. Do you consider newborn children to be Atheists?

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:30:14 -0700

For the theists. Do you consider newborn children to be Atheists?

No. Atheism requires disbelief, the rejection of the concept of a creator/first cause. Babies obviously don't have belief or disbelief as yet.

Answer to Believers/Theists - Is there some scenario, event or evidence that you would accept as proof of God's non-existence?

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:48:12 -0700

Believers/Theists - Is there some scenario, event or evidence that you would accept as proof of God's non-existence?

The universe originated and organized on its own. The laws that govern nature came about on their own. Life came about on its own. That there are reasons of survival for beauty, music, art, etc.

Answer to God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, says Stephen Hawking. Possible?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:29:12 -0700

God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, says Stephen Hawking. Possible?

From what we can observe the physical laws suddenly appeared, in the first trillionth of a second after the Big Bang. There is, so far, no evidence of any physical laws in existence prior to the Big Bang. Hawking's brilliant but may be finally succumbing his disease and losing it.

Answer to My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field,

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:50:46 -0700

My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field,

Then he's not a good Jew.

Answer to What negative "stereotype" needs to end, right now?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:49:54 -0700

What negative "stereotype" needs to end, right now?

That belief in an intelligent creator is ignorant.

Answer to Science or God?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:29:48 -0700

Science or God?

No reason to choose.

Answer to Atheists: without God or the Bible, how do you survive the loss of a love?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:24:24 -0700

Atheists: without God or the Bible, how do you survive the loss of a love?

Share your answer.

Answer to Why can't we live without religion? Why do we justify the existence of God?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:20:47 -0700

Why can't we live without religion? Why do we justify the existence of God?

I have no idea what you mean by "Why do we justify the existence of God?", so I can't respond to that. However, not all humans are content to simply eat, sleep, procreate, and die. Identifying how we got here and why we are are things many people have an interest in understanding.

Answer to Do you believe in God? why or why not.

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:17:56 -0700

Do you believe in God? why or why not.

Yes because there is no evidence that the universe including life on earth came about by some unintelligent means.

Answer to Why are some Christians and Muslims hateful or hostile to atheists?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:11:52 -0700

Why are some Christians and Muslims hateful or hostile to atheists?

In my observation, when that's been the case, it's a reaction to atheists' hostility directed toward non-atheists.

Answer to Does God exist?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:25:54 -0700

Does God exist?

God is a controversial term. Certainly there is/was an intelligent creator. There is no evidence that everything in existence somehow came into being and organized by some unintelligent means.

Answer to The Bible says Christ would be in the grave for three days and three nights. Do you know why people believe Christ died on Friday night and was resurrected on Sunday morning? Is this belief correct according to your understanding?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:11:23 -0700

The Bible says Christ would be in the grave for three days and three nights. Do you know why people believe Christ died on Friday night and was resurrected on Sunday morning? Is this belief correct according to your understanding?

Jesus did not mean 72 hours. How do we know? Based on another statement he made at Matthew 17:22, 23: " 22 As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men, 23 and they will kill him, and he will be raised ON THE THIRD DAY."...

Answer to Theists, what is your stance on "miracles" and what does it mean to you that not a single one has been observed, ever in human history?

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:36:18 -0700

Theists, what is your stance on "miracles" and what does it mean to you that not a single one has been observed, ever in human history?

How do you know what is impossible? Communicating globally instantly with millions of people was impossible, but now it's routine. Communicating via a handheld wireless device was impossible but now there are billions of such devices in use. So, what is impossible exactly? Is today's...

Answer to Christians: Why should non-Christians follow the rules God gave you to follow ?

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:10:20 -0700

Christians: Why should non-Christians follow the rules God gave you to follow ?

Then you should also legalize such as murder, theft, and perjury to be sure that no one has to follow its rules.

Answer to ok athiest, and dudes that dont believe in god, if the earth is billions of years old, why are there only 6 billion people?

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:14:45 -0700

ok athiest, and dudes that dont believe in god, if the earth is billions of years old, why are there only 6 billion people?

Not an atheist dude, but the earth is older than humans. Obviously, much older.

Answer to Atheists - Can anyone explain how you came to exist if it wasn't God who created you?

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:10:19 -0700

Atheists - Can anyone explain how you came to exist if it wasn't God who created you?

Summarizing the answers. No idea how but I believe it did, otherwise I would have to acknowledge an intelligent creator, which I really don't want to do.

Answer to Isn't it a bit improbable for a being more complex than the universe to exist without something causing it to exist?

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:05:51 -0700

Isn't it a bit improbable for a being more complex than the universe to exist without something causing it to exist?

It's extremely improbable that the universe came to be without a designer, that based on the little what we do know about the nature of the universe; however, we understand a small fraction of it. Now, to assess the the probability of the origin of something far more complex is not possible.

Answer to Should church recruitment target children as young as two?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:59:32 -0700

Should church recruitment target children as young as two?

Fast food companies routinely target toddlers with ads and promotions designed to hook them early in life so that they have a good 15-20 year revenue stream. They want toddlers to acquire a taste for and get addicted to salty french fries, and convince their parents to buy them, even before they...

Answer to Christians: If you live by the word of Christ, will you give me all your money if I ask for it per Luke 6:30?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:52:08 -0700

Christians: If you live by the word of Christ, will you give me all your money if I ask for it per Luke 6:30?

No, because you see there's this thing called context. Plucking a single statement out of a long discourse is a good way to misunderstand it and then spread that misunderstanding to others, such as with this question. For example, his very next statement is to treat others as you would want to...

Answer to Clergy suffers from depression, hypertension and have lower longevity than other Americans. Why?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:45:43 -0700

Clergy suffers from depression, hypertension and have lower longevity than other Americans. Why?

On the other hand, those attending religious services regularly live longer than non-believers. This, according to a long term NIH study. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10462170)

Answer to Don Hirschberg's saying, "calling atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color." Agree or not?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:24:04 -0700

Don Hirschberg's saying, "calling atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color." Agree or not?

Disagree. Although atheism is not a religion it is a belief system. For example, if I state that I don't believe that my house had a designer and builder, I obviously believe that it came from some other source, by some other means. The only exception would be if I claimed that it always...

Answer to if the bible is mistaking in telling us were we came from, how can we trust it in telling us were we are going?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:18:38 -0700

if the bible is mistaking in telling us were we came from, how can we trust it in telling us were we are going?

It's a mistake to believe that it is mistaken in telling us where we came from

Answer to For you religious folks, Why do you deny evolution when the evidence seems to say it's true?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:04:45 -0700

For you religious folks, Why do you deny evolution when the evidence seems to say it's true?

I haven't seen any compelling evidence despite studying the theories both inside and outside of school.

Answer to Do you consider atheism a belief system, just like religions?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:02:34 -0700

Do you consider atheism a belief system, just like religions?

Yes.

Answer to When the religious deny evolution, does it not demonstrate that they are a cult who no longer interacts with reality?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:59:34 -0700

When the religious deny evolution, does it not demonstrate that they are a cult who no longer interacts with reality?

No.

Answer to do you think life was created or do you believe in abiogenesis?

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:21:37 -0700

do you think life was created or do you believe in abiogenesis?

Life shows abundant evidence of being more than an unbelievably unlikely series of billions of accidents.

Answer to Arab guilty of rape after consensual sex with Jew - Can anyone read this article and say that religion is NOT a bad thing?

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:01:31 -0700

Arab guilty of rape after consensual sex with Jew - Can anyone read this article and say that religion is NOT a bad thing?

This is not about religion but rather about lying about religion and possibly judicial bias. Judicial bias has always been an issue, religion being but one of many different influences behind the bias (others being age, race, gender, nationality, social standing, financial standing, culture,...

Answer to What do you think the divorce rate be if everyone except happily married people got divorced? Isn't it better to divorce than be miserable?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:49:19 -0700

What do you think the divorce rate be if everyone except happily married people got divorced? Isn't it better to divorce than be miserable?

Probably about 75%.

Answer to Why is the average religious person so apposed to Science.? wouldn't you think that if they truly believed in god that unbiased systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation would prove god?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:32:13 -0700

Why is the average religious person so apposed to Science.? wouldn't you think that if they truly believed in god that unbiased systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation would prove god?

And you've reached the conclusion based on what scientific data? Since you aren't opposed (not to be confused with Apposed) to science you surely have the support of scientific data for your proclamation about the "average religious person."

Answer to Can Science answer moral questions as discussed in this video by Sam Harris?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:20:23 -0700

Can Science answer moral questions as discussed in this video by Sam Harris?

Scientists do not all agree on questions of morality. So, no.

Answer to An atheist is offering $1 million for proof that God exists. Would any religious person risk offering just $1000,000 for someone who can prove God does not exist or is theist belief too shallow?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:53:56 -0700

An atheist is offering $1 million for proof that God exists. Would any religious person risk offering just $1000,000 for someone who can prove God does not exist or is theist belief too shallow?

He should offer $1 million to prove that life and the universe came about by some means sans intelligence. Maybe that will spur them to move forward past the 1953 Miller-Urey experiment and have some actual evidence for their theory.

Answer to is it possible that the universe have no creator

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:45:12 -0700

is it possible that the universe have no creator

There is no evidence that creation, including the universe itself came about without some intelligence.

Answer to Atheists deny the existence of God. If an Atheist argues that there is no proof of the existence of God, is it fair to require Atheists to prove the non-existence of God to support their position? If not, why?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:41:29 -0700

Atheists deny the existence of God. If an Atheist argues that there is no proof of the existence of God, is it fair to require Atheists to prove the non-existence of God to support their position? If not, why?

They must show that everything came about without intelligence, including that life came about spontaneously, that is without any intelligence. Of course, there is no such evidence, despite nearly a 150 years of research and countless millions of dollars expended.

Answer to How can God be considered an all-powerful creator -and all that- yet no-one can prove he even exists?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:30:35 -0700

How can God be considered an all-powerful creator -and all that- yet no-one can prove he even exists?

Gravity can't be proven to exist but the evidence is very compelling that it does.

Answer to for the evolutionnist: who gave first life to creatures on earth?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:23:21 -0700

for the evolutionnist: who gave first life to creatures on earth?

Life is far too complex to have occurred spontaneously. The more we learn the clearer that becomes. The simplest form of life needs DNA, RNA, enzymes, proteins, and many hyper-complex interrelated and interdependent systems. What's so far been considered as evidence is like finding a brick...

Answer to I feel great, lively and happy being an atheist, is this a good thing or bad thing?

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:58:16 -0700

I feel great, lively and happy being an atheist, is this a good thing or bad thing?

People feel great, lively, and happy holding every ideology and belief system known to man. You name it, somebody is happy being, doing, or believing it. Why should you be any different?

Answer to Religious people are fools who accept any answer to the big question "why?", Thus; not searching for their own. Laziness. Do you agree?

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:21:40 -0700

Religious people are fools who accept any answer to the big question "why?", Thus; not searching for their own. Laziness. Do you agree?

Uh, no.

Answer to Do you force your child to go to school? Why? or Why not? Is there a genuine difference with religiously raising a child?

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:20:11 -0700

Do you force your child to go to school? Why? or Why not? Is there a genuine difference with religiously raising a child?

Parents get to decide what they will or will not teach their children, whether others approve or not. If they think it best to provide religious education, they have the right to provide it. If they think it best to raise the child as an atheist, they have that right too.

Answer to Is evolution proven?

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:45:41 -0700

Is evolution proven?

Gravity's not even "proven."

Answer to Is it not amazing that the bible revealed that the world was made up of Mostly water, long before scientist revealed this?

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:49:39 -0700

Is it not amazing that the bible revealed that the world was made up of Mostly water, long before scientist revealed this?

From a human standpoint, yes. Especially since it took science up until 2008 to discover that fact.

Answer to Can you refute this scholarly journal article that clearly demonstrates that religiosity damaging to society?

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:18:40 -0700

Can you refute this scholarly journal article that clearly demonstrates that religiosity damaging to society?

It's been done. Years ago, actually. Other scholars years ago refuted his methodology and results. http://moses.creighton.edu/JRS/2006/2006-1.html

Answer to Rational Thinkers Only Please: Does this remind you of how Christians interpret data?

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:41:49 -0700

Rational Thinkers Only Please: Does this remind you of how Christians interpret data?

No.

Answer to What is the difference between faith and blind faith?

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:44:47 -0700

What is the difference between faith and blind faith?

Everything that is not 100% known from first hand experience requires some faith, since few things offer absolute "proof", which is why even gravity is yet considered a theory. Blind faith is belief without evidence. Faith is belief with evidence.

Answer to Is the concept of evil and good only for theists and not for atheists?

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:06:03 -0700

Is the concept of evil and good only for theists and not for atheists?

Good, evil, moral, immoral, etc. are very subjective to atheists, since there is no fixed standard. As an example, try to get them to agree on what is immoral.

Answer to Will science eventually kill the Christian religion as we know it? Don't answer right away! Think about it first!

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:56:58 -0700

Will science eventually kill the Christian religion as we know it? Don't answer right away! Think about it first!

Not sure why you mention Christianity in particular. However, scientific discovery continues to reveal reasons to believe in an intelligent creator.

Answer to What makes a human being superior to all other beings?

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:29:35 -0700

What makes a human being superior to all other beings?

We have cars, planes, mobile phones, TV, and the Internet and they don't.

Answer to In pure atheism, how would society determine morality or law?

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:54:58 -0700

In pure atheism, how would society determine morality or law?

There would be no such thing as moral and/or immoral.

Answer to Will people finally stop believing when jesus never returns and most of the earth is openly atheistic?

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:31:29 -0700

Will people finally stop believing when jesus never returns and most of the earth is openly atheistic?

"Most of the earth is openly atheistic"? That's been tried in the USSR, China, Albania, North Korea, and other places. Didn't work out so well.

Answer to How does this discovery impact the arguments supporting the theory of theistic creation?

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:51:07 -0700

How does this discovery impact the arguments supporting the theory of theistic creation?

It doesn't. Wake me up when they find actual life and can demonstrate that it came from non-living matter without any help. I hear that's really hard to do.

Answer to Christians and atheists...which is simpler to believe?

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:53:26 -0700

Christians and atheists...which is simpler to believe?

Certainly not atheism. To be an atheist would require an explanation, for me at least. I can't see the logic or reasonableness in saying, in effect, "We don't know how it happened, but it definitely didn't involve any intelligence."

Answer to Do you think an atheist or a Christian needs more faith to believe what they believe?

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:05:18 -0700

Do you think an atheist or a Christian needs more faith to believe what they believe?

Atheists. They believe that everything (no matter how mind bendingly complex) came into existence and organized on its own without any intelligent guidance. They have no idea how or why, yet they believe.

Answer to Isn't it MUCH easier to be an atheist than to follow God's commandments?

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:57:33 -0700

Isn't it MUCH easier to be an atheist than to follow God's commandments?

Isn't it much easier to play a game when you get to make up your own rules?

Answer to does jesus sound like a cult leader here ? disown your family for me ??

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:55:27 -0700

does jesus sound like a cult leader here ? disown your family for me ??

"When your country and mine shall get together on the teachings laid down by Christ in this Sermon on the Mount, we shall have solved the problems not only of our countries but those of the whole world." Mohandas Gandhi

Answer to Do people kill in the name of atheism?

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:45:49 -0700

Do people kill in the name of atheism?

Not sure what "in the name of" means, but atheists have killed theists by the thousands for refusing to convert to atheism.

Answer to Atheists-are you anti theists or anti God??

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:21:25 -0700

Atheists-are you anti theists or anti God??

Based on their hostile comments, it's obvious that many are both.

Answer to Are you an atheist that doesn't belittle or look down on Christians? I would really like to know if such a creature exists. Thanks.

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:43:04 -0700

Are you an atheist that doesn't belittle or look down on Christians? I would really like to know if such a creature exists. Thanks.

Great question and very revealing answers. Some atheists here claim to not look down on Christians, yet in the same breathe, say Christians are 'irrational, phreaks, small-minded, and blind', and that their beliefs are 'wrong, stupid, fables, nonsense, mythology, and corruptive' (whatever that...

Answer to Theists: I challenge you to define and describe God without scripture or superstition. What is God?

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:52:54 -0700

Theists: I challenge you to define and describe God without scripture or superstition. What is God?

The creator.

Answer to what is life how would you define it?

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:53:28 -0700

what is life how would you define it?

It is a question of biology, not philosophy. So, opposing opinions don't really count. "Life (cf. biota) is a characteristic that distinguishes objects that have signaling and self-sustaining processes (biology) from those that do not,[1][2] either because such functions have ceased (death),...

Answer to A challenge: Argue for the existence of God using NO bible refrences. Can it even be done?

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:33:02 -0700

A challenge: Argue for the existence of God using NO bible refrences. Can it even be done?

I haven't heard an argument for how the universe came into existence and organized in less than a trillionth of a second without intelligence. What mechanism(s) caused electromagnetism, gravity, and strong and weak nuclear forces to suddenly emerge and organize? Specifically. I haven't...

Answer to A (fundamentalist) Christian group is planning a spring clean-up. As an atheist would I be hypocrite to sign up as a Christian volunteer?

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:47:05 -0700

A (fundamentalist) Christian group is planning a spring clean-up. As an atheist would I be hypocrite to sign up as a Christian volunteer?

Join the atheist spring clean-up group. :-)

Answer to What is the advantage of being an atheist?

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:52:22 -0700

What is the advantage of being an atheist?

It's both an advantage and a disadvantage, depending on how you look at it. You get to create your own individual morality or dispense of the concept altogether if you want. No one can tell you what is right/wrong/moral/immoral, and you change or eliminate any views on morality you previously...

Answer to Why is it so difficult for an atheist to be a hypocrite when religious people do it all the time?

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:57:18 -0700

Why is it so difficult for an atheist to be a hypocrite when religious people do it all the time?

Atheists get to make their own rules. It's easy to play by the rules when you make them. Each can create their own set of right/wrong based around how they want to live at the time, or declare that nothing is categorically wrong if they so choose. They can also change the rules if they find...

Answer to Are atheists amoral since they don't believe in God?

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:55:20 -0700

Are atheists amoral since they don't believe in God?

Some, but not necessarily all. It's just that because they don't have any fixed set of moral laws or principles, they are completely free to create their own customized version of morality or dispense of the whole concept of right and wrong altogether.

Answer to Religion should be banned?

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:41:04 -0700

Religion should be banned?

It already is. Move to North Korea. Kim Jong-Il will welcome you. North Korea will gladly accept westerners who renounce the west's wicked ways of freedom of speech and religion. It's too bad they broke up the Soviet Union, you could've moved there. They are wonderful model of how thing...

Answer to Is science just another religion?

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:56:11 -0700

Is science just another religion?

Science can be and is (by some) treated as an idol or a God. It can be treated in a worshipful way. So, for some it can be a religion, yes.

Answer to Is Atheism a nonprophet organization.?

Mon, 31 May 2010 19:19:39 -0700

Is Atheism a nonprophet organization.?

No. Marx, Engels, Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Kim Jong-il, Pol Pot. To name a few.

Answer to What is your belief to when human life begins ? (if giving a scriptural answer please site scriptures to back up what is said)

Mon, 31 May 2010 05:43:15 -0700

What is your belief to when human life begins ? (if giving a scriptural answer please site scriptures to back up what is said)

The earliest stage of pregnancy. At the earliest stages of pregnancy, a living organism exists that must be classed as either human (Homo Sapiens) or some other species. The reasons are biological not philosophical. ALL organisms are living, and thus must be classed as either human (Homo...

Answer to 'Is genesis credible'

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:58:57 -0700

'Is genesis credible'

Indubitably

Answer to The "Atheism" category is a subcategory under "Religion." Do you think this is appropriate, since atheism is LACK of religion?

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:14:32 -0700

The "Atheism" category is a subcategory under "Religion." Do you think this is appropriate, since atheism is LACK of religion?

First of all, atheism is not a lack of religion. Atheism is the belief that there is no God. I have an uncle who lacks religion but he's not an atheist. Atheism being under the religion section makes as much sense as abortion being under the Kids section.

Answer to Is the concept of sin more relevant to a theist than an atheist?

Tue, 25 May 2010 10:27:40 -0700

Is the concept of sin more relevant to a theist than an atheist?

Theists generally recognize the concept of sin, even if they break the rules on a regular basis. Atheists, on the other hand, don't recognize the concept of sin. Each atheist can create his own personal set of right and wrong or abandon the concept of right and wrong altogether.

Answer to Do atheists commit more crime than religious people?

Thu, 20 May 2010 18:52:21 -0700

Do atheists commit more crime than religious people?

No way to know. No scientific study has ever been done.

Answer to should christians just admit they are pagan ? no need for the lies and coverups ,like sin, heven and hell, devil, etc... then right ?

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:58:40 -0700

should christians just admit they are pagan ? no need for the lies and coverups ,like sin, heven and hell, devil, etc... then right ?

Most people, including atheists involve themselves in at least some practices of pagan origin. If that makes them pagan, then the vast majority of westerners are pagan, including atheists.

Answer to If the bible is meant to be believed literally -where is there any instruction that scientific facts should be disregarded?

Tue, 18 May 2010 11:48:07 -0700

If the bible is meant to be believed literally -where is there any instruction that scientific facts should be disregarded?

Almost no speech or writing can properly be understood totally literally. People use metaphors, etc. Also, the Bible doesn't use the term "scientific facts." In fact, scientists don't even use the term "scientific facts." Nor can it be understood absolutely literally. Furthermore, the...

Answer to If God is omnipotent and can create an object so heavy no one can lift it not even him then is God truly omnipotent?

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:57:59 -0700

If God is omnipotent and can create an object so heavy no one can lift it not even him then is God truly omnipotent?

The earth is relatively tiny and light but weighs 5,973,600,000,000,000,000,000,000 kilograms - yet he lifts it and much heavier objects effortlessly via gravity.

Answer to Should some areas be off limits to scientific inquiry such as morality, mind, and consciousness?

Tue, 18 May 2010 09:07:49 -0700

Should some areas be off limits to scientific inquiry such as morality, mind, and consciousness?

There may be things that science is, try as we might, unable to investigate because they are in no way physical phenomenon.