by EyePod on April 6th, 2007

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by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on June 2nd, 2007
A few things need to be addressed in this thread. Atheists are not anti-christian/jewish/muslim/etc. We just don't beleive that there is a deity that controls everything and defines what we should do. We live by the same ethical code that everyone else does, we just don't think that it has been imposed on us from some higher power. We don't impose our belief in science on non atheists any more than religious people impose thier beleifs on us. We do put our pants on one leg at a time (unless you can do both legs at once). We believe that there is a natural, logical and scientific explaination for everything. We don't accept that what we don't understand can be attributed to a deity.
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by Pippin on April 12th, 2007
I'm Atheist, and it's not because I'm angry at religion or God or Jews or anything. As much as I want to believe that there's more to life than this, I simply can't believe that anything more happens to us when we die than we just go in the ground and rot and become flowers.
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by Cannabis its just a plant on June 14th, 2007
Amazing people. Big contributors to our society.
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by sleeppro on April 12th, 2007
I have no problem with Atheist. I respect them and their lack of faith and hopefully they respect me and my faith. I don't try to force my views down their throats and hopefully they don't belittle/bash me for my views. I truly believe in the Holy Bible, and in God/Jesus; but that doesn't make me holier than anyone/better than anyone. I could very well be wrong and they could be right. We wouldn't know till Jesus comes back or doesn't!!

In His service,
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"Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden; it is forbidden because it is hurtful." Anonymous
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- No bashing, no down points. We don't have a lack of faith. We put our faith in what can be proven. And I am not speaking for all atheists, just as you are not speaking for all people of religion. Cheers sleepro!
  
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  by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on June 14th, 2007
- yeametoo, but do you have faith in me being a snarky goofball?
  
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  by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on June 14th, 2007
- Well, if you knew Suzie. . . She's doing well. :)
  
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by American idle on April 6th, 2007
You mean Atheism? Great, I am one.
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by angus1 on August 21st, 2009
They tend to be out of touch with reality.
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by Blackberry. on March 19th, 2009
The most rational, and usually clear headed, intelligent people.
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- See, that's what people say about me, and I'm a Christian... And I've met a number of athiests who are pretty wild and look down their noses at others.
  
  Mind you, on the other hand my Mother wouldn't let me watch Smurfs when I was younger because they were evil. So, um, I guess there's your balance.
  
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  by Rad Carrot on March 19th, 2009
- Yeah you're right, there are just so many people that it's hard to make generalizations. I can't tell some people about my beliefs because they probably won't want to talk to me anymore lol. I take a secular humanist approach. We all all human and we should respect each other no matter what. Only we control what happens on this planet so might as well make it decent place :)
  
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  by Blackberry. on March 19th, 2009
- Great comment. If there's such a thing, I prefer to think of myself as a Christian Humanist - everyone is a human, everyone has the right to watch Smurfs.
  
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by AntigoneRising on August 21st, 2007
Some are great. Some are ok. Some are a bit odd. Some are jerks. This can be said of just about any group. In general, I get on well with Atheists.
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by EyePod on April 6th, 2007
Well what i meant was athiests in general not athiesm.I am also an Athiest.I just think it's silly how every culture hold its own as the chosen people.I guess they do no harm but sure seems like a waste of life.in the case of christians or anyone that believes in a messiah ,my question is what makes you holier than all others?
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by Anonymous on April 6th, 2007
I respect their beliefs and opposition to other religions. Everyone is entitled to believe what they choose and shouldn't be forced towards conversion. However like Kyogre-Stataen said, if this produces conflicts and starts uproar and insults to another person's religion, it should be stopped. Not athiesm, but the hurting to the other person.
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- Aye..agreed. Unfortunately many atheists have an agenda.
  
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  by -O-uknow on June 2nd, 2007
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by Special K on March 21st, 2009
I really like them because they seem pretty smart and not fantasy prone.
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by ImaCatholic2 on August 25th, 2007
I personally think Atheists are people of great faith.

They believe the entire wonderful universe came into being all by itself from the smallest subatomic particle to the most immense galaxy and from the amazing complexity of the human mind to the love between a mother and child.

I find it much easier to believe that an all powerful and all loving God is behind it all.

I do not have enough faith to be an Atheist.

With love in Christ.
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by Indigo- in the library with the revolver on June 2nd, 2007
Depends on the atheist, I guess -- there's more to a person than their stance on religion.
I myself am an atheist, but I've nothing against people with a religion.
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by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on April 6th, 2007
I think that they are entitled to their opinions.

Personally, I disagree with Atheism as I believe that there has to be SOMETHING out there, but then again, there is the possibility that they are actually right as well. If I knew for certain that they were wrong, I'd be some form of theist.
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by unknown on April 6th, 2007
For the most part I think they are more angry or upset with either God, religion or an individual/s whom they feel has hurt them in some terrible way. In many cases, that is probably pretty close to the truth. I have seen some horrendous things done in the name of God.

Other people don't know anything else. They were raised in an area where no one believes in God or gods. Some have reasoned Him right out of their lives.

I consider most professed atheist to be looking for a God that they can trust not the hurt them the way that they were hurt or harmed in the past. If they could find that then I think they would consider believing in him.

The biggest problem is the example set by God's "people." I can't say that I really blame them. I put the blame squarely in the hands or weirdos, fanatics, or zealots; as well as, well meaning but pushy, intolerant, judgmental believers.

It simply does no good to tell someone that the belief system that has served them well up to that point is wrong when you can't back that up with anything real from your own life. I don't view them as any worse than a hypocritical believer. In fact, I think the hypocrite is far, far worse.
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- What, exactly, is your point?
  
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  by unknown on June 14th, 2007
- um, wow! where to start? 1) most atheists i know, including me, are not angry at god, religion or the unknown "people" you're talking about. i believe there is no god so how could i be mad at him? and i'm not even sure one CAN be mad at religion . . . is that possible? 2) the horrendous things done in the name of god are done by believers, not non-believers. conflict in the middle east??? not because no one over there believes in god. sorry to tell you. 3) most atheists have already stopped looking for god, agnostics are far more likely to be looking, but most of us who are professed atheists have given up the search because we think there is nothing to be found. 4) if it weren't for the religion, there wouldn't be the same kinds of weirdos and fanatics to screw everything up for everyone else. atheists tend to be some of the most passive, non fanatical people i know. for instance, could you even imagine atheist holy wars? lol!! be careful what you assume, idne.
  
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  by hooligan on June 14th, 2007
- I think you need to re-read my answer. You misunderstood it.
  
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  by unknown on June 14th, 2007
- What a crock of shit!
  
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  by Mephistopheles on March 23rd, 2009
- Thank you. Your argument is well rounded and based on logic, I can see.
  
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  by unknown on March 23rd, 2009
- Great answer idne! +6
  
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  by MIA on March 23rd, 2009
- Thank you, Misstarrie. :)
  
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by oldmanuk on April 6th, 2007
I'm one myself not sure of who he was,where he was,what he did,how he did it how he got here.but speak to some one most days
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by singwell-is off researching a lot on April 6th, 2007
in Australia, you have the choice not to believe if you do not want. But I cannot understand those who are always trying to convince people NOT to believe. What do they gain from it?
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- I think they gain the same as someone who a teacher who tries to get a student to understand something complicated. Also, I think they are trying to point out that there is nothing to believe in, not that someone shouldn't believe in something. Subtle difference.
  
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  by hijklmno on April 6th, 2007
- Aye..agreed singwell. Tis baffling, but most often annoying.
  
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  by -O-uknow on June 2nd, 2007
- And as an atheist, I do not like being told what to believe. Atheists are like those of religion. There is a spectrum, those that push it in your face, and those that live peacefully and get along with most people. Extremism in any case is bad.
  
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  by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on June 14th, 2007
- My experience, atheists are far less likely to push thier view on someone than someone of religion. I don't understand why someone would push their religion on someone else. It's just rude. Either way, why not just believe what you want, and everyone just get along?
  
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  by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on June 14th, 2007
- i agree that atheists are often less likely to "preach." i also agree that when it is overdone, it is just too much, same as i would feel about a theist preaching too much. to answer yeametoo's question, for me, at least, i've noticed that atheist preaching seems to stem from the desire for others to see the truth and UNDERSTAND (sounds a little religious, huh? lol!) most atheists have as much belief in there not being a god as most theists have in there being a god, and atheist personally gains nothing by preaching to others; we have no membership rosters or tithes. i think that most people, when they feel they are right about something or understand something, especially something complicated and important, they want others to understand too, in part because it is validating, but also for the perceived good of the other. hope that point of view from one atheist helps :)
  
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  by hooligan on June 14th, 2007
- okay
  
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  by hooligan on June 14th, 2007
- Less people basing decisions on superstitious nonsense?
  
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by Slipshod Wombat and Co. on April 6th, 2007
they have opinions, just like other people, and they are also people, just like christians, buddists, and other religions
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by BritishPatriot on March 21st, 2009
I am also an athiest and when someone who religious says to me that there's a big man in the sky watching over all of us it's sounds more ridiculous than a person claiming to walk through a solid brick wall.
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by SanityClause on March 19th, 2009
They make more efficient use of their time.
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by anddeb on March 19th, 2009
Pity for not knowing the Lord.
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- Lol.....
  
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  by Blackberry. on March 19th, 2009
- Sadly, this wack job is serious about it. Look up his other answers & comments
  
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by Brawl on March 19th, 2009
being i can tell you that i have respect for peoples belifes but i just can't bring myself to believe there is/are all powerful god(s).
(i've got a good argument if anybody wants to here it)
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by Pervyrudeman123 on August 21st, 2007
I dont believe in God or the Devil so I guess that makes me an Athiest.
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by Jade on June 2nd, 2007
I have no problem whatsoever. I respect their choices just as much as I wish SOME of them would respect mine.
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by Kyogre-Stataen on April 6th, 2007
I think that athiests are just tyring to express their opinions about their religion and anti-Christianity. I really don't see a problem with them unless they physically hurt or crudely hurt other people. I just respect them for what they do.
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by -O-uknow on February 1st, 2010
I wish they would stop trying to convert me.. sigh.
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by -O-uknow on June 2nd, 2007
I believe it illogical to dismiss that something "cannot be" until proven. I also think that to believe this, calls for an act of faith on the part of the believer. Making him/her very much part of a faith like any other.
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by skeptic on February 25th, 2010
Atheists are people who have a right to believe as they wish. Many, however, seem to want to be atheists and are quite happy to grab any any old argument to try and justify themselves, not realising just how risible many of them sound, regardless of whether or no there is a God. Very often "I believe in God" and "I do not believe in God" are starting positions with which we become comfortable and we are not happy if others try to change this.
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by skeptic on February 3rd, 2010
Sad; they are missing so much.
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by thatsJustme on February 1st, 2010
hopeful....:)
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by Mephistopheles on March 23rd, 2009
I feel fine, thank you. And how do you feel?
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by RC loves ice cream on March 23rd, 2009
A bit sleepy, but then it is 6am.
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by skeptic on February 1st, 2010
I don't believe they exist.
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by Tom Terrific on March 19th, 2009
This answer was silly, so I removed it.
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by Natylino121 on June 2nd, 2007
They can't see what a believer see.
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- What can you see that I can't? Go ahead and troll me.
  
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by Anon on April 12th, 2007
In my opinion it's pretty much the same as someone who believes completely that there is a God of any kind. How you can be so sure, without an iota of proof of either, is just another form of denial. I have this sneaking suspicion that a lot of atheists are just angry ex-religious zealots. But then again don't believe me, I'm an agnostic and we're not sure of anything
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by Icebox April on April 6th, 2007
...Not any differently then I do other people. I think following organized religion is stupid, but I also think not believing in god or higher power is stupid. So...most people are pretty even on that level as far as I'm concerned.
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  by EyePod on April 7th, 2007
- Yeah but I'm too lazy to send it. www.myspace.com/april_aka_thelord
  
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