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Atheism
Atheism is the disbelief in or denial of the existence of God or gods.
1,002 Questions
Do atheist have some kind of a bible?
No. Atheists do not have any kind of book that functions like the bible. They have no center authority, like the Pope does in Catholicisms. The only "guideline" atheists have is to not believe in a higher existence, or afterlife.
What are atheistic human purposes?
Atheism is not a religion, so atheists have all sorts of ideas about what the best way for humans to spend their lives are. Most atheists belive in doing the same things everyone does - looking after your family and loved ones, working hard to succeed, and helping to make your society better - but they believe these things are important because they help other humans, not because a god commands them to do it.
Different atheists have different ideas on what the "purpose" of life is. Most would agree that human life just exists, like trees or the sky - it's what you choose to do with it that gives it purpose. Because there is no afterlife, it's important not to waste your life.
I think the correct response to your question is more in the area of human behavior and psychology than one of religious thought.
Consider that no one likes to be told he is wrong, or to have his beliefs questioned. It is an attack, and no one likes to be attacked. Religious belief is just that, belief. All of our spiritual beliefs are supported by faith, and the strength of our faith. There is little evidence, in the strictest sense of evidence, that one can use to prove what one believes. We can support our beliefs by how we argue, by how we phrase our thoughts, but little else exists to help anyone support anything of a religious nature.
The other part of your question, more accurately the first part, is argumentative in itself. "If god exists...[sic]" implies that God either does or does not exist. If a person of faith is approached with this type of question, it will automatically put him of the defensive. What this is, really, is a two part, almost totally unconnected question. One could easily ask, "Does God really exist? And, why do people dislike discussing their religious beliefs?" See the non sequitur?
Whether God exists or not is a question that can only be denied, debated, or accepted by faith. The evidence, for lack of a better word, we see around us is the only guide we have. The reason why people dislike discussing their personal spiritual beliefs, could be more because no one likes to rise from his seat if he isn't certain whether or not he can actually stand. (pardon the metaphor). :)
Perhaps, if the suggestion is that people who believe in God should be more sure of their s, and thus less defensive, there is something to be commented on. It is also true that many people who believe in God do not know how to 'give an for the hope that is in you', as they certainly ought. This may account for their reluctance to enter into 'arguments, debates and questions,' since they don't have an as they could or should.
On the other hand, it may also be true that people don't see any point in entering into such a situation when the person concerned already may have exhibited an unreasonable bias against something they don't understand and so are not amenable to any evidence or any information or understanding which may be provided. Such people stand ready to deliberately misquote the scriptures and deny and actual evidence which supports the accuracy of Bible history, even though much of it is in the museums of the world for all to see.
In particular, these people have already decided that God does not exist and are setting up straw-men positions which no person who believes in God holds, in order to discredit them. They are thus 'boxing the air' or as one great archaeologist put it, their position is 'in der luft', which is German for 'in the air' meaning that it does not correspond with reality.
People who believe in God do not mind genuine questions at all. There is ample evidence of this being so. But they do take seriously the consequences for the person concerned of a deliberate denial or rejection of God, without due consideration of the facts.
Statistics for religious belief are notoriously vague; but around 20% of UK residents are non-believers.
No. The Myans were very religious peoples, they just worshipped in a very different way than people of modern times.
You do not explain why you "can never be with them." Is it religious or cultural pressures?
HOPEFULLY, you are NOT with a married person?? ( meaning a person married to another besides yourself). It is less painful to shoot your own foot, if that is the case. and, the healing involved in a shot foot will be faster than the healing required of getting over loving a married person.
If you ARE with a married person, and you DID "get them" for your very own, just think, now YOU are the one now married to a known cheater. Hmmm.
But, without understanding WHY you can not be with the person you love, it is hard to answer this.
But good luck, and DO keep in mind, there is MORE than just "1" person for each of us, thank dawg!! After each broken heart, IF that is indeed what you are experiencing, we ALL and i do mean ALL of us, think--> "I will never ever love like THAT again." Many of us, also swear, as we lick our wounds, "I will never love again--not anyone-- period."
But, time proves us wrong, time and time again. There are billions of wonderful people, and, whoever you are, i PROMISE you, in time, sooner than you think, you WILL find someone you CAN love and be loved by. HANG IN THERE!!
And, until that person to love appears on your horizon, do get out there, and invest your time and energy into doing things YOU love to do--whether it is finding books in lovely lil bookshops, or, hiking nature trails, or, joining groups on Meetup.com that interest you, or volunteering to help others, (THE WORLD NEEDS YOU) or learing to dance, or, becoming politically active in causes you support, or, gardening, or, being with friends who accept you for you, or, excercising/bike riding, or, whatever bakes YOUR cookies, DO JOIN INTO ACTIVITIES THAT INTEREST YOU!!
Be good to yourself. We do show others how to treat us, whether we are cognizant of that or not. So practice being good to YOU.
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Is Camille Cosby an atheist or agnostic?
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, she says that she is not a member of a religion but believes in a spiritual force. Make of that what you will!
The Nos kid is a mythical beast who is addicted to the Nos energy drink, and cheesy nos jokes (replacing not with nos). It has blindingly white skin, and flosses with organic floss.
Who denies the existence of God?
In a general sense, the rejection of belief in the existence of God, or other supernatural deities, is known atheism. Individuals who advocate or follow this rejection of belief are known as atheists.
Another PerspectiveThere is really no special name for people who "deny" the existence of God(s). I suppose you could call them god-deniers. An atheist is one who is without a belief in a god (a = without + theism = belief in a god = without belief in a god), as opposed to a theist- a person who does believe in a god. Atheists do not necessarily deny a god or reject a god. They simply do not believe that a supernatural creator controls human destiny. And, they do not dwell on the topic. As with any group there may be atheists with stronger or more extreme personal beliefs as there are theists with extreme personal beliefs.
It could mean you are in a mess. This has nothing to do with atheism.
Do Atheists watch Veggietales?
Several opinions have been expressed:
- Well i dont know about the rest but i do , i actually really enjoy them most of the time
- You have to watch cultural memes. Veggietales is a Christian oriented "entertainment" which makes heavy use of Biblical references. In the same way that Rock and Roll was seen by some Christian groups as introducing teens to Devil Worship etc., exposing children to Christian Ideology under the guise of entertainment is always a concern.
Is Richard hammond an atheist?
There has been no strong indication that Richard Hammond is an atheist. But, neither has there been overwhelming indication that he is of religious beliefs.
What sources guide an atheist to do the right thing?
Atheists do not need an outside source to teach them to do the right thing. The wonderful aspect of being an atheist is that one takes full responsibility for one's actions. They use common sense and conscience. If you are a normal human being you don't need to be told not to hurt people or not to kill or not to cheat or lie. (It should be pointed out that some religionists do all those things.)
Scientists have observed that "altruism" is a survival trait in animals that live in communal settings (herd animals, colony animals, tribal animals) that lets the species flourish at a cost to the individual. It is the action of "taking one for the team" that sees people reducing the selfish desire to get the best for themselves and letting everyone else suffer.
Calling it "Morality" tends to dress this innate impulse up, claiming it comes from some higher power. Atheists therefore act on the basic programming for survival when they are altruistic and exhibit "morality". This is somewhat the opposite of the view of the basic nature of mankind held by many "theists" who see basic human traits leading only to a "me first" outlook.
Consider the quote by Albert Einstein:
- A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
Atheists know that they have the mental ability and common sense to escape being in Einstein's "poor way" and that they can do without the threat of a god(s) peering over their shoulder.
Can you be an Atheist if you believe in the Devil?
No. The devil is actually a religious construct.
No. The devil is actually a religious construct.
No. The devil is actually a religious construct.
No. The devil is actually a religious construct.
Describe what guides your moral compass if you are an atheist or agnostic.?
It's is wrong to cause other living things to needlessly suffer. This is common sense, if you cannot figure this out with the help of arcane literature (or if said literature encourages it), I suggest you seek professional help.
(I asked for an answer with some form of proof or logic behind it. Merely stating common sense is not valid as it differs from person to person.)
How do you know if you are agnostic?
Does an Atheist think that Jesus deserved to die?
Generally not. While atheists do not all hold the same views, most would find a man being tortured and executed without committing a serious crime highly objectionable. Some atheists do not believe that Jesus existed. Those that think he existed generally do not harbor any ill will toward him.
What is the most difficult things for humans to realize?
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The Truth when he realized the falsehood & untruths in life.
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the other sex
While Jesus' extrabiblical existence might be only circumstantial, there are definite records of a man with that name being crucified and being recorded in the census; the early Christians might have made up or embellished the stories of his miracles, but they could not have faked his entry into the Roman record books.
That Jesus existed is a fact. Whether or not he was truly of divine origin and activity remains unknowable.
Yes, some Christian realise that there are no entries about Jesus in any of the Roman record books.
Where did the term atheism come from?
Theism is the study of god/gods
so a 'theist' is someo one who believes in god and an 'atheist' is some one who doesn't like 'asymetrical'
Who do you think won the debate between Richard Dawkins and Francis Collins -- God vs Science?
Both argued using points that are impossible to prove wrong; hence, it was pretty much a draw.
How many atheists are in the military?
Contrary to popular belief, most US servicemen are not nor were not in combat. Out of the 500,000 men fighting in Vietnam during a one year period of time; approximately 25,000 of those men were in "the field" (the front lines) on any one given day. Translating to approximately 475,000 men NOT in the field on any one given day.
Logistics will ALWAYS outnumber actual fighting men. It takes, on average, about 5 men to support one fighting man: 1. Paying him (personnel), 2. Feeding him (mess section), 3. Supplying him (supply), 4. Transporting him (Transportation Corps), 5. and the Medical Corps (patching him up).
Probably, very few of those 25,000 men would admit to being atheists.
I have no idea why the above poster is going on about combat, (?)but here is my answer to your question.
The exact number of atheist soldiers can not be known, no one counts them up, and some may not admit it to their military boss because of fear of reprisal/discrimination if the boss is a christian. Many civilians share this dilemma, we need our jobs and promotions, just like christians do.
The above poster does make 1 point, it does take courage to be an "out" atheist in the military, but there are indeed atheist soldiers. Many of the atheist soldiers belong to "Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers".
From the MAAF WEBSITE:
"Being an atheist or freethinker in the military can be a challenge. Now more than ever MAAF needs atheists and freethinkers to stand together. For far too long we have been marginalized and treated like second-class soldiers. Excluded from prayer breakfasts, forced into religious ceremonies, and discriminated against for not attending church services, it is important that as a community we stand strong. MAAF draws its strength from numbers. We stand as a reminder that there are atheists in foxholes, on ships, and in airplanes throughout the world. Together we can make a difference and help atheists and freethinkers be proud of their beliefs and find a supportive community."
there is also a group called "Atheists in Foxholes" of active duty soldiers. (MAAF contains some retired soldiers).
What percentage of Wars are a direct result of Religious belief?
The below wars are a direct result of religion and its negative influence on people. You have the 200+ years of the Crusades, The French Wars of Religion, The Thirty Years War, The Edwardian War, the Caroline War, the Lancastrian War, Breton War of Succesion, War of Two Peters, Castilian Civil War, any conflict in the Middle East, not to mention Americas whole little "war on terror". There's a perfect example of what happens when religion runs rampant. You get planes in buildings and bombs on subways. World War 1 could even be said to be religiously motivated as it was another fanatical zealot that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Of course these are all largely European wars. There have been hundreds if not thousands of skirmishes battles and straight up genocides throughout the world proper. Most of which are largely due to different religious beliefs. \ Answer:
The cause of wars are usually related to money whether they get a glossy coat of religious reasons, patriotism, anti-terror, anti-communism, honor or justice.
What are the Teleological and cosmological arguments?
Both are arguments for the existence of god. They are both similar.
The teleological argument, or argument from design posits that there is a god or designer based on the appearance of complexity, order, and design in nature. The argument is usually structured as follows:
1) Complexity implies a designer.
2) The universe is highly complex.
3) Therefore, the universe must have a designer.
The cosmological argument, or first cause argument states that god must exist as a first cause to the universe. It is usually structured as follows:
1) Whatever exists has a cause.
2) The universe exists.
3) Therefore the universe had a cause.
