ForrestGriffinFan101 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Now, I know that this topic is discussed regularly on the forums. But this angered me. At school today, my friend (along with several others) said that Atheists essentially believe theirselves to be God or some sort of god since they don't think they answer to a higher power. They said they answer to themselves which makes them think they are god. They also said that Atheists don't believe in god because they are afraid of answering to said higher power. Atheists want to do as they please, so they decide to rid themselves of a god and decide to become their own god. I replied with, "Most Atheists that I know don't believe in religion simply because they say they have no reason to." The friend then said, "Atheists aren't very smart." I replied with, "How are they not? Because they don't believe in a religion, which isn't a proven fact, wouldn't make them dumb. It wouldn't make them any smarter either. It certainly doesn't make them any dumber though." Who's right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristufa Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Who's right? Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT_BJJ Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Now' date=' I know that this topic is discussed regularly on the forums. But this angered me. At school today, my friend (along with several others) said that Atheists essentially believe theirselves to be God or some sort of god since they don't think they answer to a higher power. They said they answer to themselves which makes them think they are god. They also said that Atheists don't believe in god because they are afraid of answering to said higher power. Atheists want to do as they please, so they decide to rid themselves of a god and decide to become their own god. I replied with, "Most Atheists that I know don't believe in religion simply because they say they have no reason to." The friend then said, "Atheists aren't very smart." I replied with, "How are they not? Because they don't believe in a religion, which isn't a proven fact, wouldn't make them dumb. It wouldn't make them any smarter either. It certainly doesn't make them any dumber though." [b']Who's right?[/b] Not Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MABFanForLife Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 No. We just don't believe in God until a talking burning bush starts speaking to us. As soon as that happens, every atheist will become Christians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells_Bartender Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Most atheists choose to be atheists because they have brains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottythai Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Now' date=' I know that this topic is discussed regularly on the forums. But this angered me. At school today, my friend (along with several others) said that Atheists essentially believe theirselves to be God or some sort of god since they don't think they answer to a higher power. They said they answer to themselves which makes them think they are god. They also said that Atheists don't believe in god because they are afraid of answering to said higher power. Atheists want to do as they please, so they decide to rid themselves of a god and decide to become their own god. I replied with, "Most Atheists that I know don't believe in religion simply because they say they have no reason to." The friend then said, "Atheists aren't very smart." I replied with, "How are they not? Because they don't believe in a religion, which isn't a proven fact, wouldn't make them dumb. It wouldn't make them any smarter either. It certainly doesn't make them any dumber though." Who's right?[/quote'] I have come to the point in my life where I see 2 things. Don't discuss religion unless you are looking for a fight. It has caused more wars than any other 1 thing. When it comes to me now I just laugh believe what you want I am far to busy enjoying my life to worry about your belief's just don't push it on me because I push back. Some people just feel their purpose in life is to force their beliefs onto you. Your friends don't sound like very good friends at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riot_Act101 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Now' date=' I know that this topic is discussed regularly on the forums. But this angered me. At school today, my friend (along with several others) said that Atheists essentially believe theirselves to be God or some sort of god since they don't think they answer to a higher power. They said they answer to themselves which makes them think they are god. They also said that Atheists don't believe in god because they are afraid of answering to said higher power. Atheists want to do as they please, so they decide to rid themselves of a god and decide to become their own god. I replied with, "Most Atheists that I know don't believe in religion simply because they say they have no reason to." The friend then said, "Atheists aren't very smart." I replied with, "How are they not? Because they don't believe in a religion, which isn't a proven fact, wouldn't make them dumb. It wouldn't make them any smarter either. It certainly doesn't make them any dumber though." Who's right?[/quote'] The thing is, I AM GOD> tell your friend to lick his own *******. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRYME Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Most atheists choose to be atheists because they have brains. pretty much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT_BJJ Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 No. We just don't believe in God until a talking burning bush starts speaking to us. As soon as that happens' date=' every atheist will become Christians.[/quote'] Ill check myself into an asylum if shrubbery ever starts to speak to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestGriffinFan101 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have come to the point in my life where I see 2 things. Don't discuss religion unless you are looking for a fight. It has caused more wars than any other 1 thing. When it comes to me now I just laugh believe what you want I am far to busy enjoying my life to worry about your belief's just don't push it on me because I push back. Some people just feel their purpose in life is to force their beliefs onto you. Your friends don't sound like very good friends at all. Exactly! I believe to let people believe as they want to. It makes me think that the majority of religious fellows are ignorant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottythai Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ill check myself into an asylum if shrubbery ever starts to speak to me... This made me think of the Holy Grail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISCIPLE_ Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have come to the point in my life where I see 2 things. Don't discuss religion unless you are looking for a fight. It has caused more wars than any other 1 thing. When it comes to me now I just laugh believe what you want I am far to busy enjoying my life to worry about your belief's just don't push it on me because I push back. Some people just feel their purpose in life is to force their beliefs onto you. Your friends don't sound like very good friends at all. I'm gonna use this aw an answer also . I'm a Christian and a good person . I've met atheists that are good people. I've met bad people that are Christian and bad people that are atheists. If they tell you that crap. They are bad Christians. You are not dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISCIPLE_ Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 This made me think of the Holy Grail! Monte python.. great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady_Champ Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Now' date=' I know that this topic is discussed regularly on the forums. But this angered me. At school today, my friend (along with several others) said that Atheists essentially believe theirselves to be God or some sort of god since they don't think they answer to a higher power. They said they answer to themselves which makes them think they are god. They also said that Atheists don't believe in god because they are afraid of answering to said higher power. Atheists want to do as they please, so they decide to rid themselves of a god and decide to become their own god. I replied with, "Most Atheists that I know don't believe in religion simply because they say they have no reason to." The friend then said, "Atheists aren't very smart." I replied with, "How are they not? Because they don't believe in a religion, which isn't a proven fact, wouldn't make them dumb. It wouldn't make them any smarter either. It certainly doesn't make them any dumber though." Who's right?[/quote'] No ones right. Neither can be proved or disproved. However I am an Atheist, and I do answer to a Higher power... it's called the law. It is a power greater than myself. You're friend sounds like a closed minded bible thumping fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottythai Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 monte python.. Great movie. yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestGriffinFan101 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 No ones right. Neither can be proved or disproved. However I am an Atheist' date=' and I do answer to a Higher power... it's called the law. It is a power greater than myself. You're friend sounds like a closed minded bible thumping fool.[/quote'] I wasn't asking who's right about religion. I was asking who was right on their opinions of the majority of Atheists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISCIPLE_ Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I wasn't asking who's right about religion. I was asking who was right on their opinions of the majority of Atheists. each side is gonna say they are right. If you have religious questions pm me. If you have atheists questions I'd pm ex. I'm not gonna get into it on here.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestGriffinFan101 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 each side is gonna say they are right. If you have religious questions pm me. If you have atheists questions I'd pm ex. I'm not gonna get into it on here.lol Haha by the way I'm Christian. I just think that people shouldn't force their views and/or downgrade other views on/of other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottythai Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Haha by the way I'm Christian. I just think that people shouldn't force their views and/or downgrade other views on/of other people. This +1 except the I'm Christian thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCITOLDUSO Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Now' date=' I know that this topic is discussed regularly on the forums. But this angered me. At school today, my friend (along with several others) said that Atheists essentially believe theirselves to be God or some sort of god since they don't think they answer to a higher power. They said they answer to themselves which makes them think they are god. They also said that Atheists don't believe in god because they are afraid of answering to said higher power. Atheists want to do as they please, so they decide to rid themselves of a god and decide to become their own god. I replied with, "Most Atheists that I know don't believe in religion simply because they say they have no reason to." The friend then said, "Atheists aren't very smart." I replied with, "How are they not? Because they don't believe in a religion, which isn't a proven fact, wouldn't make them dumb. It wouldn't make them any smarter either. It certainly doesn't make them any dumber though." Who's right?[/quote'] Your anger belies insecurity. I too believe that random mutations over a verrry looonng period of time using currently unobservable/ unreplecable, contrascientific forces brought about this delicate, complex balance of codependant symbiosis. It's a miracle! No ones right. Neither can be proved or disproved. However I am an Atheist' date=' and I do answer to a Higher power... it's called the law. It is a power greater than myself. You're friend sounds like a closed minded bible thumping fool.[/quote'] There be higher laws than they, mate. Because one cannot be proved or disproved, then noones right? Did you put thought into that answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTContour98 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Tell your friends to grow up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epilogue1406051983 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm gonna use this aw an answer also . I'm a Christian and a good person . I've met atheists that are good people. I've met bad people that are Christian and bad people that are atheists. If they tell you that crap. They are bad Christians. You are not dumb. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISCIPLE_ Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Tell your friends to grow up I'm going to get back to you. Taking it serious. Don't want to give you a half *** answer. Taking me awhile to sit down and put thought into. It. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTContour98 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm going to get back to you. Taking it serious. Don't want to give you a half *** answer. Taking me awhile to sit down and put thought into. It. yea np...no rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendur Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Now' date=' I know that this topic is discussed regularly on the forums. But this angered me. At school today, my friend (along with several others) said that Atheists essentially believe theirselves to be God or some sort of god since they don't think they answer to a higher power. They said they answer to themselves which makes them think they are god. They also said that Atheists don't believe in god because they are afraid of answering to said higher power. Atheists want to do as they please, so they decide to rid themselves of a god and decide to become their own god. I replied with, "Most Atheists that I know don't believe in religion simply because they say they have no reason to." The friend then said, "Atheists aren't very smart." I replied with, "How are they not? Because they don't believe in a religion, which isn't a proven fact, wouldn't make them dumb. It wouldn't make them any smarter either. It certainly doesn't make them any dumber though." Who's right?[/quote'] well, choosing you for an example, if you are an atheist, you don't seem too smart. Atheism isn't the lack of a believing in a god/religion, it's the belief that no higher power exists in the universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighterangel92 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Those who don't believe in God will go to hell when they die most likely....... nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFedornator Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Atheists are right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGnoob Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Not Jesus. thats about as ignorant of a comment as you could make. and i dont believe in god. Fact is though Jesus was a great man that did a lot of great things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottythai Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Those who don't believe in God will go to hell when they die most likely....... nuff said That made me laugh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryingsquirrel Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 No. We just don't believe in God until a talking burning bush starts speaking to us. As soon as that happens' date=' every atheist will become Christians.[/quote']That sort of assumes it's a christian bush. What if your hear an arabic speaking bush? Either way I like to think I'd try to get my hands on some thorazine while I still had the wherewithal to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT_BJJ Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 thats about as ignorant of a comment as you could make. and i dont believe in god. Fact is though Jesus was a great man that did a lot of great things. How so? The man may not have even existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCITOLDUSO Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 How so? The man may not have even existed. How strong is your delusion to even question His historical existence. I hope for your sake that someone else is packing your 'chute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristufa Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Pascal's wager. That's all that must be said. I'm agnostic myself, but in reality there's actually no real sense in not believing in "God". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinsplint Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Most atheists choose to be atheists because they have brains. This sounds good enough for me...^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISCIPLE_ Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Those who don't believe in God will go to hell when they die most likely....... nuff said Welcome back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_McC_11 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Now' date=' I know that this topic is discussed regularly on the forums. But this angered me. At school today, my friend (along with several others) said that Atheists essentially believe theirselves to be God or some sort of god since they don't think they answer to a higher power. They said they answer to themselves which makes them think they are god. They also said that Atheists don't believe in god because they are afraid of answering to said higher power. Atheists want to do as they please, so they decide to rid themselves of a god and decide to become their own god. I replied with, "Most Atheists that I know don't believe in religion simply because they say they have no reason to." The friend then said, "Atheists aren't very smart." I replied with, "How are they not? Because they don't believe in a religion, which isn't a proven fact, wouldn't make them dumb. It wouldn't make them any smarter either. It certainly doesn't make them any dumber though." Who's right?[/quote'] you are all day everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaySmartGE Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Satanists think theirselves as gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel1406053033 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 As Tim Minchin would say, although with the aid of amazing piano playing. And if anyone can show me just one example in the history of the world of a single Spiritual or religious person who has been able to prove either logically or empirically the existence of a higher power that has any consciousness or interest in the human race or ability to punish or reward humans for there moral choices or that there is any reason - other than fear - to believe in any version of an afterlife I’ll give you my piano, one of my legs, and my wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Kang Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150dbXfitter Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 How strong is your delusion to even question His historical existence. I hope for your sake that someone else is packing your 'chute. Historical fact is, that alot of men named Jesus existed during said time frame and many men in this time frame are named Jesus. So which individual would at the the center of the debate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTContour98 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 oh geeze people...stick to the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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