The idea that one must fear God seems odd don't you think ? I fear the unknown, but not a personage that will be mad at me. I don't fear the idea of a God. I think many here that argue for the" No God "concept actually fear the idea of a God. Just the thought of something out there with intelligence that is responsible for all there is put's them off. They would be dissapointed if God revealed himself tomorrow night on the evening new's. The whole world view would go into the tank.
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Originally posted by buckkyAs I just hinted in another thread, this sentiment coming from you is ironic. The implication here is that many atheists are simply doing some sort of appeals to consequences -- maybe something like (1) If God exists, then Q; (2) But Q sucks; (3) Therefore, God doesn't exist.
The idea that one must fear God seems odd don't you think ? I fear the unknown, but not a personage that will be mad at me. I don't fear the idea of a God. I think many here that argue for the" No God "concept actually fear the idea of a God. Just the thought of something out there with intelligence that is responsible for all there is put's them off. They w ...[text shortened]... himself tomorrow night on the evening new's. The whole world view would go into the tank.
First of all, that is an outrageously stupid characterization of general atheism, given that many, many atheists are responsible in weighing the actual evidence that bears on the topic of theism. Second, it's ironic coming from you because in another thread (Thread 111685, page 3, for example) you are actually the one trying to advance a silly appeals to consequence -- of the form that death really sucks; ergo, there must be some creator out there who will grant me immortality.
Originally posted by LemonJelloAll I observe is that a lot of atheist think they have the Truth pertaining to the God question. In their mind God is a non possibility. We have no scientific proof of God so it must be a myth. I'm as turned off by the Christian idea of God as anyone, but that does make me throw out the baby with the bath water. My belief in God is one of knowing nothing about anything. Call it a hunch, but creation seems like more than a fluke to me. This could be that I suffer from some type of mental illness, or maybe it's natural to believe in a God without any scientific evidence. It does seem to be a common thing to happen among humans of all types.
As I just hinted in another thread, this sentiment coming from you is ironic. The implication here is that many atheists are simply doing some sort of appeals to consequences -- maybe something like (1) If God exists, then Q; (2) But Q sucks; (3) Therefore, God doesn't exist.
First of all, that is an outrageously stupid characterization of general ath ...[text shortened]... death really sucks; ergo, there must be some creator out there who will grant me immortality.
Originally posted by buckkyYou seem to carry around a lot of assumptions about atheists that are simply unfounded. If you cared to examine them more carefully, I think you'd find that most atheists do not claim to have the truth pertaining to god (although they may have some strong suspicions). In their mind god is (highly) unlikely, not a non possibility. And finally, it is more likely that god is a myth, and not that he must be a myth. Even Richard Dawkins will readily concede that god cannot be disproven, but that does not mean that we need give the hypothesis any credence either.
All I observe is that a lot of atheist think they have the Truth pertaining to the God question. In their mind God is a non possibility. We have no scientific proof of God so it must be a myth. I'm as turned off by the Christian idea of God as anyone, but that does make me throw out the baby with the bath water. My belief in God is one of knowing nothing abou ...[text shortened]... ny scientific evidence. It does seem to be a common thing to happen among humans of all types.
Originally posted by rwingettAtheists are all like Spok, they have all got pointy ears, think artistic license is purchased at the post office, declare science is not a religion, offer up incense to an effigy of Richard Dawkins every morning, celebrate Darwin's birthday and have a ready copy of Moas little red book to read on the subway in the morning while listening to Steve Reich and Philip Glass with their pointy ears!😉
You seem to carry around a lot of assumptions about atheists that are simply unfounded. If you cared to examine them more carefully, I think you'd find that most atheists do not claim to have the truth pertaining to god (although they may have some strong suspicions). In their mind god is (highly) unlikely, not a non possibility. And finally, it is [ ...[text shortened]... nnot be disproven, but that does not mean that we need give the hypothesis any credence either.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIf I wasn't such a cold hearted atheist I'd give you a rec for that.
Atheists are all like Spok, they have all got pointy ears, think artistic license is purchased at the post office, declare science is not a religion, offer up incense to an effigy of Richard Dawkins every morning, celebrate Darwin's birthday and have a ready copy of Moas little red book to read on the subway in the morning while listening to Steve Reich and Philip Glass with their pointy ears!😉
Originally posted by rwingettLol, you know Rwingett, last time i tried it I got lambasted, is a recd good or bad, i have never understood what it stands for although i think its generally positive, anyway if its bad I apologize, 🙂
If I wasn't such a cold hearted atheist I'd give you a rec for that.
Originally posted by buckkyBut you forget that the 'baby' came to you by chance and could just as easily have been the Hindu 'gods', the Islamic 'Allah', Buddhism etc.
I'm as turned off by the Christian idea of God as anyone, but that does make me throw out the baby with the bath water.
My belief in God is one of knowing nothing about anything.
Yet you still assume some attributes whilst simultaneously claiming ignorance.
Call it a hunch, but creation seems like more than a fluke to me.
Clearly a hunch. Not all hunches are correct.
This could be that I suffer from some type of mental illness, or maybe it's natural to believe in a God without any scientific evidence. It does seem to be a common thing to happen among humans of all types.
You are setting up a false dichotomy. Humans frequently believe in false things, that doesn't mean we are all mentally ill. The perfectly healthy brain is capable of a vast range of delusions and odd behavior.
It is however not 'natural' to believe in 'a God' unless the possibility is first suggested to you by someone else. Most societies developed some form of belief in supernatural entities but very few had a single God concept. Most people still maintain a wide range of superstitious beliefs (even when it goes against their own stated religious beliefs.)
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Originally posted by rwingettWhat you describe is an Agnostic; not an Atheist.
[b]You seem to carry around a lot of assumptions about atheists that are simply unfounded. If you cared to examine them more carefully, I think you'd find that most atheists do not claim to have the truth pertaining to god (although they may have some strong suspicions). In their mind god is (highly) unlikely, not a non possibility.
Getting back to this "fear of God." The fear of God is an auto-response which is borne out of respect. If in fact God does exist and has all the power described, i.e. could turn you to dust just by thinking it... then simply instinctively you would feel a great deal of fear in His presence.
By declaring a complete lack of fear of God, the Atheist proclaims that God doesn't exist, thus has no power, thus should not be feared. It makes perfect sense for the Atheist not to fear God.
Just as it makes perfect sense for the believer to instinctively fear God.
Originally posted by sumydidNot so. 'Atheist' perfectly describes someone who has no belief in God even if he does not claim the non-existence of God. 'Agnostic' on the other hand tends to be used more for people who give a significant amount of credit to the possibility of there being a God.
What you describe is an Agnostic; not an Atheist.
-Removed-What I think is sick is fear of a God that might hurt or torture you by the Hell experience. If some maniac came into my house, and held a gun to my head, and told me to get down on my knees, and worship him, I would do it out of fear. I would hope a God would not use such tactics to gain worship. Hell appears to be the gun to the head or you will get hurt by an eternity in Hell. Seems wrong anyway you slice it.
Originally posted by FabianFnasthen you should learn and understand the difference between fear and a healthy reverence!😀
Only evil gods I can fear. I wouldn't fear any loving god, so the christian god cannot be loving. Therefore, by fearing god one must admit that he is infact evil. I cannot worship an evil god, no way.