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Atheist Penelope
KeepACoolin:
--- Quote from: Surgoshan on 25 Jul 2009, 14:43 ---The lack of explanation for a phenomenon is in no way proof of the existence of god. It just means that the explanation hasn't yet been found.
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I meant to suggest that the question would remain valid: "Is there a God?" in such a situation. And I don't believe there is any possible scenario that could conclusively determine the origins of the universe- hence, on a purely logical basis, the question is eternal and unsolvable. Therefore, I believe that the question is best determined on a historical and personal basis. That is all I am saying.
KeepACoolin:
--- Quote from: Zombiedude on 25 Jul 2009, 15:33 ---
--- Quote from: SJCrew on 25 Jul 2009, 09:01 ---Quite frankly, I find it easier to practice my religion when I abstain from full-length discussion with a dissenting viewpoint. Unstoppable force to an immovable object doesn't usually result in a win on either side.
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This guy is winning this thread.
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On the contrary: "Faith is like a muscle- the less you use it, the weaker it gets." There is value in discussion, if only because it forces you to think. It can be considered logic practice.
pwhodges:
--- Quote from: SJCrew on 25 Jul 2009, 09:01 ---I find it easier to practice my religion when I abstain from full-length discussion with a dissenting viewpoint. Unstoppable force to an immovable object doesn't usually result in a win on either side.
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But when they disagree on a sufficiently clearly defined issue, one (or both!) must be wrong. Is it not one of the duties of a practicing Christian to try to persuade others of the rightness of thir position?
--- Quote from: Surgoshan on 23 Jul 2009, 07:46 ---Gullible? That has negative connotations I, a fellow atheist, wouldn't impute to the faithful. I call them credulous.
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Another judgemental word, I think; I would prefer to say that it appears to me that they are wrong.
SJCrew:
--- Quote from: pwhodges on 25 Jul 2009, 23:28 ---
--- Quote from: SJCrew on 25 Jul 2009, 09:01 ---I find it easier to practice my religion when I abstain from full-length discussion with a dissenting viewpoint. Unstoppable force to an immovable object doesn't usually result in a win on either side.
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But when they disagree on a sufficiently clearly defined issue, one (or both!) must be wrong. Is it not one of the duties of a practicing Christian to try to persuade others of the rightness of thir position?
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No, it's to witness your faith to those willing to listen, not to actively put it in question and engage in pointless arguments. It's not about who's right and who's wrong, but what you believe and why. If you have a reason, you have a right, and no one deserves to have it taken.
Is it cold in here?:
Pennelope gave as a reason for her lack of faith that there was, in her view, "no evidence" for anything supernatural. So she seems to come from the empiricist line of thought.
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