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The Atheist Alliance 2.0
What is the Atheist Alliance?Welcome to the Atheist Alliance! This is a place for atheists to gather and discuss what it's like to live day-to-day in a world that still favours the God-fearing masses. You don't have to be an atheist to join, however. We welcome agnostics and religious people to come and join in our discussions! Here we can talk about anything pertaining to our lack of faith, or any questions regarding faith (or lack of it.) Any discussion is allowed if it is relative, if you go off-topic the world won't explode. (We think.) The Rules
Contact the StaffPlease contact the club owner, [supporter]Phantom[/supporter], if you are having any problems. If you feel that the club staff cannot provide the support you need, please contact the forum staff. Also, credit to Andy for creating the original thread and CSS, I'm just reviving it. Member ListA Absolus Alfieri Arachneo Arylett Dawnsborough B C D Dark Sneasel Digimon Kaiser E F G H J K Kanzler Klopp kokoromaix L LightningAlex M Murkmire N nesinomics O P Peaceful Giraffe PervertedPikachu Phantom - Club Owner Poki Q QuilavaKing R Raging Umbreon S Shiny Bunnelby T U UndertakerFreak1127 V W X Y Z |
Hello there. Pleasured to be here.
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I'm Catholic, but I want to learn more about atheism anyway. I promise I won't be annoying :)
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I have a question and I've asked many of my atheist friends this.
Why are you atheist? Why would you rather be atheist than agnostic and believe there is nothing at all after death? Does it comfort you at night to know that nothing you do in this life matters because there is nothing after this in your opinion? I like to take the side of some of my family members, I'd rather believe and worship and then find out there's not anything than live my life in non-belief and find out there is something. |
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Kind of a jerk thing to say. =/ |
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I'm having trouble finding a spot to end this, so I'll just stop before I get too out of control. lol Quote:
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Hi. I'd like to join. I honestly don't recall myself ever believing in any sort of deity. Probably because I need science to explain things. Also... I believe Jesus was a real person, but he wasn't like a superhero or anything.
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First off, welcome to the club Murkmire and Digimon Kaiser.
And welcome to the discussion The Void, O'aka, and welcome back to the discussion QuilavaKing. And a few responses. Quote:
Though your point about morals is a bit ridiculous. Atheists are people, just like any other. Just because we do not follow a religion doesn't mean that we act differently than other people would. There is no proof or evidence or studies that prove that atheists have 'looser morals' than any standard cookie cutter theist. That is an opinion, and an ill informed one at that. But how can atheists have morals without god? Without religion? Secular humanism. Don't be a dick. Hell, even the Jesus' golden rule is common sense. Don't want something done to you? Don't do it to them. Treat people like you would like to be treated. I think it's pretty safe to say that most people believe this way, or feel this way, raised Christian or not, believer or not. What reason do atheists have to be moral? Why should they? Human nature; empathy; compassion; conscience; loving; kindness... The desire to be happy. Happiness the deepest and truest expression being human. Who doesn't want a peaceful world? Does not every person desire a life of happiness? Of peace? A good life? You do not need religion to do that. The highest, purest and most lasting form of happiness is the one which we can only bring about in ourselves by cultivating it in others. The recognition of this truth gives us a basis upon which we can build a consistent, objective theory of human morality. Acts that contribute to the sum total of human happiness in this way are right, while those that have the opposite effect are wrong. A wealth of moral guidelines can be derived from this basic, rational principle; hurting others is wrong. All in all, morality? It's common sense, or at least it should be. Next? EDIT Also: Quote:
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Oddly enough, the thing that actually convinced me to consider Atheism was the moral compass issue. From my perspective, the moral compass that most Christians follow is very very lacking. There's a lot of hatred involved that I just couldn't be a part of any more.
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I would love to join this group.
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QuilavaKing, would you like to be added to the member list? If I remember you weren't on it in the old one...
But you're right, the amount of hatred that comes from religion... it's nearly laughable for a theist to say an atheist is hateful or has less morals. Welcome Ninja Surskit! Solid reasoning. Quote:
But there is not a word about other gods or galaxies... It was quite centric on Earth. And it for sure wasn't mentioned in Gen. or Rev. Because I have read the Bible in its entirety, many times; usually for schoolwork. So, if you would be so kind, can you give me book, chapter, and verse to support your claim? |
Sure. I never joined the old one because I was still a Christian at the time. lol
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So gonna join. Consider me a fellow member. :D
And yes - I am an Atheist. |
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Well, I'm not even sure of what I want to be. My family is Christian, so that's kinda how it started. But over the 6 months, my faith has withered. Why is it a sin to like someone of the same gender? I used to make fun of gays and transsexuals all of my childhood, but as of recent I wonder why. And I've found it kinda weird how you could rape and murder and still go to heaven if you confess your sins and accept Jesus as our lord and savior, but if you don't believe in God you're sent to internal damnation. I'm just kinda confused. I do like the thought of religion though, I'm considering converting to something else.
Anyways, I really get annoyed when Christians attack Atheists and vice-versa. I think everybody is born equally, and what someone chooses to believe will not change that. |
Hey, I'd like to join. I'm an atheist.
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Arguing is a harsh word. I prefer 'debating', and a healthy debate is encouraged! Quote:
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I'm always here to talk too. :D Quote:
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And I think it's worth noting that my faith in a God is just that - a faith. I'm not going to argue that science isn't the absolute, bottom line truth. I just believe, and hope, there is a God up there. If acknowledging that humans more than likely evolved is considered atheism, then I guess I am one. Also, that wasn't aimed at you, I just felt like expressing my thoughts. |
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For those curious, I'm a rather militant atheist. Former Roman Catholic. For my fellow atheists, are there any atheist sites or groups that you like? |
For my fellow atheists, are there any atheist sites or groups that you like?
Nope. I'd agree with PervertedPikachu, there really isn't a need (at least I think) for such unity, but... I dunno. The only places I visit are Facebook, Youtube and PC. I know, pretty boring, right? ;P |
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Some good sites and groups: The Thinking Atheist JaclynGlenn Also can't forget places like the Amazing Atheist. But things like the Reason Rally help bring awareness and some sense of equality. Atheism is a minority, and whether or not you choose to acknowledge it, it is discriminated upon. |
Were you raised without religion? Or did you chose to leave it? Would you be willing to share why, if yes?
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Were you raised without religion? Or did you choose to leave it? Would you be willing to share why, if yes?
Ooooohh no. I'm pretty much the only atheist in the family. An all Christian family. I started watching some videos on Youtube (because I was sketchy about religion), and became an agnostic, then further down the line, I just straight up became an atheist. |
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