Homesick said:I ask this out of serious curiosity: why talk so much about someone you don't believe exists?
wxtornado said:Isn't that the point of a "discussion board" - especially in a section called "Religion"?
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...:shrug:vraiblonde said: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.
vraiblonde said: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.
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.tomchamp said:You have to be the most non-conservative/conservative I have ever met or read.
kwillia said: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.
Homesick said:Yes Sir. And is why I started this topic... for discussion.
Are you going to answer my question?
Club'nBabySeals said: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.
Club'nBabySeals said: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.
That was an excellent postClub'nBabySeals said: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.
I have to disagree with this. Most Atheists, educated or not, might be tolerant of believers but not appreciative.Club'nBabySeals said: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.
Cause we got a God-shaped hole in out heart that we are all desperately trying to fill.Homesick said:I ask this out of serious curiosity: why talk so much about someone you don't believe exists?
supersurfer said:I'm about out the door and may come back to this later. There are many reasons that I talk about "someone that I don't believe exists".
1. It's part of my past
2. It's a common belief throughout society, believing in a higher power.
3. Where would all the fun be if we agreed on everything?