Religion Forum should be renamed "Athiest Forum"

And yet, we never hear atheists talking about any philosophy of their own to explain the big questions of the universe.

Mostly what they do is ridicule the beliefs of others, in a snarky and very sarcastic fashion.

 

Where did I mention atheism?
I simply stated that the expectation of having only like minded people in a forum as diverse as Religion and Philosophy was a fool's errand.

 

Well, I'm an atheist, and I've never been arrested, ticketed, gotten drunk or high, etc. I also respect my parents.

So what was stopping me from engaging in those bad behaviors? Surely it wasn't God. Maybe my own free will? Hmm...

 

Oh, I've seen a few do that. I guess I've been reading different threads than you. But more importantly, "philosophy" does not necessarily imply "all-encompassin philosophy".

You may be right. And sadly, not all of the views of religious people on this forum are worthy of ridicule. So there's a few people who undeservedly get a bashing, which is a shame.

 

Not the New Testament?

Looks like you just denied the existence of Jesus. Good job.

 

Blackrook, you could make a group that is invite only where you can have actual civil discussions.

 

philosophy is at the heart of non-theism, morality is human invention that predates religion..

 

that's because either you don't listen or you're making assumptions ...here a list of non theist philosophers I didn't bother to count there's a lot...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_atheist_philosophers

 

Also, why do you want to rename the forum with a misspelled title?

 

You answered it but I still don't get it.
So, not to my satisfaction.

 

Remind me what it was about.

 

Do you believe that all Christians see the Bible the same way? Christians are as diverse in their views just as us non Christians are. I think the only thing Christians are unified on and interpret the same way is the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Christ... other than that it seems a to be a theological free for all.

 

They aren't even unified on that.

 

About mary being sinless for her entire life, I think.

 

I apologize.
Consider it a false accusation.

 

No offense taken when acknowledgment of error is made. TY and have a nice evening.

 

Oh yeah....that was it. Thanks. Well....if there's more you want to address....I'd be happy to.

 

Don't think there's any more to address.
I think it is by grace that it is assumed sinless, I along with all protestants don't see it.
As others had grace as well. Stehpan If I remember correctly.

 

Not "all" Protestants fail to see it. Martin Luther himself believed it was so.

"...Others maintain that Luther in later years changed his position on the Immaculate Conception, which at that time was undefined in the Church; however, he maintained belief in Mary's lifelong sinlessness.[5]"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheran_Marian_theology#cite_ref-B.C3.A4umer.2C_191_5-0

 

Boo hoo.

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Your cross to bear, I suppose. Oh I kill myself I really do!

 

That's an interesting point, and I can understand your frustration. If the situation were reversed, I'd be pretty annoyed.
That being said, isn't it reasonable to discuss whether there is a "God" before discussing which specific set of rules "he" prefers?

 

That would depend on what set of rules are going to be used in guiding the discussion.

 

How about these ones; http://www.politicalforum.com/relig...n-general-warning-about-religion-section.html

I think this statement is especially relevant to this thread;

 

Well, that rule (TOS) is enforceable everyday. So, outside of that one rule(TOS) there are no other rules. OK. That means no forms of logic and its rules, no scientific method and its rules. Are you sure you want to travel that road?

 

Well what support do you expect? There aren't exactly many threads about Christianity, and most of those end up with Christians asserting things they cannot back up. Not only are most of them directed explicitly at atheists, but the arguments presented therein are often outright childish, to the point that defense is less merciful than simply putting the old girl down. Case in point:

It's a forum about religion. We discuss religion. It's not a forum about atheists.

Well, seeing as it all boils down to "my holy book says X" "the spurious, incredibly weak historical evidence for my eccentric claim is better than the spurious, incredibly weak historical evidence for your eccentric claims", I'm afraid I don't see the point. And neither do most Christians.

You might do well to watch this video. It's by a big-name youtube atheist, and it does a very good job of explaining why things like this happen.

Please don't. We couldn't possibly withstand another intellect of your magnitude in here. I mean, what are we supposed to do? We already have to deal with Heretic, Elijah, and Incorporeal.