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Photobucket Atheism (Dial-up warning) (Original Post) WillParkinson May 2012 OP
You don't find out whether atheism is "correct" when you die. laconicsax May 2012 #1
I know... WillParkinson May 2012 #2
Which image doesn't belong in this group? MineralMan May 2012 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2012 #4
I can only speak for myself. MineralMan May 2012 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2012 #6
To me they go hand in hand JNelson6563 May 2012 #7

WillParkinson

(16,862 posts)
2. I know...
Sat May 26, 2012, 10:28 PM
May 2012

I took a bit of most things. The one that I didn't take was the load of "Atheism is..." posters. Seems like everyone and their brother had the silly thing.

MineralMan

(146,308 posts)
3. Which image doesn't belong in this group?
Mon May 28, 2012, 08:21 PM
May 2012

I know...I know....



Atheism is not a choice. It is an inability to believe. And nobody finds out anything after they die. They just die. Better live while you can.

Response to MineralMan (Reply #3)

MineralMan

(146,308 posts)
5. I can only speak for myself.
Mon May 28, 2012, 09:00 PM
May 2012

I cannot believe in supernatural entities or events. That is because I have looked very carefully at religious beliefs and the rational alternative. So, it is impossible for me to believe in such things. It did not happen instantly, I assure you. There is nothing that could cause me to believe again. So, as I said, I cannot believe in such things. Sometimes simple statement have much background behind them. I'm always happy to share that background with people who are genuinely interested. With others, the simple statement is enough. It's almost always an error to project beyond a simple statement when you know little about the person who made it.

Response to MineralMan (Reply #5)

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
7. To me they go hand in hand
Mon May 28, 2012, 10:08 PM
May 2012

I've considered it and found the thesis logically absurd, therefore I am simply unable to believe in it.

Julie--who keeps things simple

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