The petulance of atheism

[Halibut]

An atheist asserts there is no god. A believer has to assert not only that there is a god but their god is the 'one true god'. Now that is self-righteous.

 

That's a false statement, which sadly suggests that you have a fixed mind on the subject and are unwilling to consider the possibilty that others may hold contrary views.

 

Why false? The 'one true God' bit; I've believed at various times in my life and never falt the need the need to assert that there was one true God - and I'm sure I'm not the only person ever to have held such a view.

The followers of polytheistic faiths must run into the millions for starters.

[Halibut]

Who, apart from Jobee (who I suspect is a robot anyway) fits into the "there absolutely isn't a god and if you say there is you are wrong / deranged / insane / dangerous." category?

 

Because I can't think of anyone.

 

There are several posters whose level of antagonism towards believers can certainly come across as aggressive and who do indeed imply that belief in a God is akin to insanity.

[Berberis]

Do some atheists suffer the same overly ****-sure symptoms as some religious folk?

 

Is atheism the new topic not to be discussed at the dinner table?

 

Being an atheist myself, I would say yes. There are a number of snooty, "I’m better then you" types who are atheists. Their derision for those of (religious) faith is no different to the indoctrinated opinions of some hard-line religious types.

 

Personally, I hate religion, but I respect the positive aspects of it on our country over the last few thousand years. I also respect people’s right to choice, but what I hate more are those who would impose their views on me.

[Bloomdido]

That's a false statement, which sadly suggests that you have a fixed mind on the subject and are unwilling to consider the possibilty that others may hold contrary views.

 

Why false? The 'one true God' bit; I've believed at various times in my life and never falt the need the need to assert that there was one true God - and I'm sure I'm not the only person ever to have held such a view.

The followers of polytheistic faiths must run into the millions for starters.

 

You are right. I was generalising. A lot of people do go to extreme lengths to defend their god against others however, like they are protecting a friend from gossip or lies. My mind is fixed in very little apart from the absurdity of gods.

[Bloomdido]

The point being that they acknowledge that there is no proof either way.

 

OK, who created god?

 

Quite possibly.

 

A circular argument, self reinforcing, nice. Makes no sense ofcourse, but if it makes you happy.

 

Magilla, did you notice my avatar by any chance? Seen it anywhere before?

[harvey19]

God gives atheists a reason for living.

No God = No Atheist.

[Vague_Boy]

God gives atheists a reason for living.

No God = No Atheist.

 

That's assuming that a person defines themselves and their existence by just one tiny aspect of their worldview.

 

(HINT: They don't).

 

Anyway, surely the equation should read.

 

No God = Lots of Atheists.

 

God = No Atheist

 

If it were conclusively proved tomorrow that there was no god, would the people who already believe that there is no god give a fig?

 

I wouldn't.

[harvey19]

No God = No Atheists.

 

If there was no God there would be nothing for atheists not to beleive in

[JFKvsNixon]

God gives atheists a reason for living.

No God = No Atheist.

 

Care to explain how you came to your conclusions?

[harvey19]

See above post.