[nogoodandrew]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

k you terrible close minded people are the real problem with the world! just because one is an atheist doesnt mean they have no believe it means that there mind is free to explore the wonders of reality everything, an atheists live is much more fulfilling than a followers life ever will be, because you are all that followers. have you ever heard of the Epicerean Paradox? well here it is.

If God is willing to prevent evil, but is not able to
Then He is not omnipotent.
If He is able, but not willing
Then He is malevolent.
If He is both able and willing
Then whence cometh evil?
If He is neither able nor willing
Then why call Him God?

if the words are too big for you sorry try and open your mind

darwin4life

[Mrs. Mary Whitford]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

God would definitely prefer atheists to modern evangelical christians.

Do you have the scripture to back up this ridiculous statement?

Perhaps we should just cut out your brain then if its so useless.

Mind your manners! You are a GUEST here and your posting privileges can be very easily revoked.

k you terrible close minded people are the real problem with the world! just because one is an atheist doesnt mean they have no believe it means that there mind is free to explore the wonders of reality everything, an atheists live is much more fulfilling than a followers life ever will be, because you are all that followers. have you ever heard of the Epicerean Paradox? well here it is.

If God is willing to prevent evil, but is not able to
Then He is not omnipotent.
If He is able, but not willing
Then He is malevolent.
If He is both able and willing
Then whence cometh evil?
If He is neither able nor willing
Then why call Him God?

if the words are too big for you sorry try and open your mind

darwin4life

That's funny coming from a hippy who posted an obvious cut and paste job.

[Didymus Much]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

... have you ever heard of the Epicerean Paradox?...

No, but I've heard of the Epicurean Paradox, which is what you've listed.

The problem with it, is that it's an oversimplification: it assumes there is only one morality, applicable in all situations, to all participants, whether human or divine.

One example I use to illustrate the difficulties in assuming that one morality fits all situations and can clearly label actions as good or evil is the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Everyone involved knew that the war would soon be over. Dropping the bombs would mean the deaths of several hundred thousand people, but might convince the Japanese to surrender. Not dropping the bombs would mean a slow, dangerous invasion, island by island, street by street, house by house, and MILLIONS of casualties on both sides.

If one can understand the view that an action that results in the deaths of several hundred thousand is "good", one may start to appreciate the potholes and IEDs that lie in the path of an honest ethicist.

[Ksevio]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

The Bible clearly tells us that thought originates in the heart.

How does Cheney have thoughts then!?

[Daenerys]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

Mind your manners! You are a GUEST here and your posting privileges can be very easily revoked.

Nobody else has to so why should I?

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

Nobody else has to so why should I?

Because you were TOLD TO by a True Christian(tm) Lady, who's feet you are not fit to kiss.

[Katander]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

Why does life have to have meaning?

Life just IS.

Life IS rewarded not on merit but on chance. Good people have bad things happen to them while good things happen to bad people.

Does it mean you roll up into the fetal position and hide in in your bed?

Of course not, nature has hard wired all us animals to survive and reproduce. For us self aware animals that may be hard to accept but it does not mean its less true.

So just enjoy the ride.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

Why does life have to have meaning?

Life just IS.

Life IS rewarded not on merit but on chance. Good people have bad things happen to them while good things happen to bad people.

Does it mean you roll up into the fetal position and hide in in your bed?

Of course not, nature has hard wired all us animals to survive and reproduce. For us self aware animals that may be hard to accept but it does not mean its less true.

So just enjoy the ride.

And exactly where does it say any of that in the Holy Bible, Nanook?

[Katander]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

And exactly where does it say any of that in the Holy Bible, Nanook?

No need for a bible quote on this one sir, as the question was directed at us Atheists asking for our humble opinion.

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[irrational123]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

I'm glad you is asking questions keep it up and you might learn something real.
Atheism allows me to generally be good to other people and enjoy my life.
I don't want bribes and stories of eternal torture to rule my life.
All i see on this website is hate xenophobia and general self destructing lies.
thousands of years ago when religion first developed it was forward thinkers using there Knowledge of their surroundings to improve their and others lives. But methods of modern science and observation are the natural progression for man, sure they can be used for destructive purposes but so can religion and has been for the last 4000 years.
Extremest religion and hate groups have no place in the modern world.
I'm not asking you to give up your religion just don't let it hold you or others back.
Thanks please be sensible.

[True Disciple]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

I'm glad you is asking questions keep it up and you might learn something real.

Questions are generally a bad thing, as they have shown to be detrimental to a True Christian(tm)'s faith:

1 Timothy 1:3-4:
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

Atheism allows me to generally be good to other people and enjoy my life.

Nonsense. Without God to keep you on the right path, you have no moral guide, which frees you to do whatever you like. We True Christians(tm) realize perfectly well that the only reason for people to become atheists is to be allowed to murder, rape and pillage, and indulge in all kinds of sexual immorality.

Psalm 53:1:
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

I don't want bribes and stories of eternal torture to rule my life.

You are free to choose so. Of course, if you don't let the awareness of eternal torture rule your life, then eternal torture will rule your afterlife.

All i see on this website is hate xenophobia and general self destructing lies.

Our Mission here is to spread Christ's Love. If you confuse True Christian Love(tm) with hate, then you are blinded by Satan.

Thanks please be sensible.

We are. What moron would choose eternal damnation over Salvation(tm)? That would be really stupid! Therefore, we make the only sensible choice: Salvation(tm) through faith in Jesus.

[Dave Smith]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

Atheism is a sin.

[Cranky Old Man]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

Atheism is a sin.

As Sarah Palin would say to herself: Amen!

Mark 16:16 "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

[Bobby-Joe]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

I'm glad you is asking questions keep it up and you might learn something real.
Atheism allows me to generally be good to other people and enjoy my life.
I don't want bribes and stories of eternal torture to rule my life.
All i see on this website is hate xenophobia and general self destructing lies.
thousands of years ago when religion first developed it was forward thinkers using there Knowledge of their surroundings to improve their and others lives. But methods of modern science and observation are the natural progression for man, sure they can be used for destructive purposes but so can religion and has been for the last 4000 years.

There is a huge differance between science and religion; science can't tell you when it is the right thing to rape and murder a village full of people. Only God can do that. As we have discussed before; with out God the conquest of Canaanites is just the same as the Holocaust. Only threw God do we know the Canaanites were scum who pre-stole the Jews land and deserved to die.

Extremest religion and hate groups have no place in the modern world.
I'm not asking you to give up your religion just don't let it hold you or others back.
Thanks please be sensible.

Hold it there fellow. I just saw what you did! Don't tell us TRUE Faith has no place in the world and then tell us you aren't telling us to give up are religion.

[Nigel 88]

Re: Att. ATHEISTS: What is the Purpose of your SAD,Sorry lives?

Do you have the scripture to back up this ridiculous statement?

Why would I need thousand year old scripture to know what God says? I just listen to what my heart tells me is right. God is my morality.