Atheists

[Homesick]

I ask this out of serious curiosity: why talk so much about someone you don't believe exists?

I really wish Elaine were here. :sad:

[fttrsbeerwench]

Isn't it the ones who should STFU, most often the ones who have the most to say?



For the record... I'm not an athiest. I'm a naturist and a minor feminist who maintains some old fashioned ideals while also having an open mind.

[wxtornado]

Originally Posted by Homesick

I ask this out of serious curiosity: why talk so much about someone you don't believe exists?

Isn't that the point of a "discussion board" - especially in a section called "Religion"?

[vraiblonde]

I find religion fascinating. It's our history and part of our cultural heritage. I think the Bible should be required reading, regardless of your faith.

[Homesick]

Originally Posted by wxtornado

Isn't that the point of a "discussion board" - especially in a section called "Religion"?

Yes Sir. And is why I started this topic... for discussion.

Are you going to answer my question?

[kwillia]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

I find religion fascinating. It's our history and part of our cultural heritage. I think the Bible should be required reading, regardless of your faith.

Exactly my view too. My brother and sister are athiest, yet never stop reading books, magazines and other material on the subject of religion. Religious beliefs and devotions have been the driving force of many events throughout history. Why wouldn't we be interested in furthering our knowledge base and discussing it with folks of varying point of views...

[tomchamp]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

I find religion fascinating. It's our history and part of our cultural heritage. I think the Bible should be required reading, regardless of your faith.

You have to be the most non-conservative/conservative I have ever met or read.

[Club'nBabySeals]

The widespread belief (whether or not a particular individual subscribes to it) in a higher power is an ingrained part of our Western Culture; particularly with regard to the Christian God. Why do Christians talk about Zeus, Hercules, or Aphrodite? They don't believe they exist, do they? Still, such names and mythologies are studied for their cultural impact, and revered as part of our human history. Most educated Atheists (the rabid ones who have something to prove aside) are very appreciative of the holy beliefs held by religious people around the world.

[kwillia]

Originally Posted by tomchamp

You have to be the most non-conservative/conservative I have ever met or read.

Tom, why would her being a "non-believer" make her non-conservative in your eyes... One can be a moral, conservative, law abiding person even if one does not follow the Bible.