How many atheists on the BB?

[tonypeoni]

Maybe this will put a end to the ridiculous "Is there a God" thread. The liberal moderators of this forum are so inclined to keep it going (No surprise there). So atheist identify yourself!

[Paul K]

Sure. I'm an atheist.

[bt1211]

add me.

I wish I wasn't but I dont like the taste of Koolaid

[zuffen]

I am.

[johnco]

I used to think I was an atheist. but since so many here keep insisting that atheism is a religion, I quit this also.

[IROC]

[tonypeoni]

Shame!!!
Come on, I know this place is full of Christ haters be it for the fact they genuinely dont believe or that their life style choice is not inline with the church.

[nostatic]

ur funny

Z-Man (ie one of the moderators) is Christian

I am a Buddhist, but used to be a practicing Catholic, and believe in a higher power.

Have a joyous day! And remember that an open mind and open heart are two of the most important things in life.

[Moneyguy1]

Todd:

Well said. There are no absolutes and no measurable proof either way so the best alternative is to keep an open mind.

[johnco]

you don't have to be a believer to be a good person. I'd bet I live a more honest and rightous way of life than most of those sitting in church every day. I believe in a higher power. maybe a 289 or a 302 for my 61 Ranchero I bought this weekend instead of the old 6 cylinder

[tonypeoni]

Thats fine but lets keep this stuff personal. Yes by even mentioning the fact that your a nonbeliever youve offended 25/30% of the BB that are believers.

[Moneyguy1]

A priest frind of mine agrees, John. He says that we will not be judged by the number of times our butt sits in a pew but how we treat others. And, as he points out, his statement does not in any way say that the judging would be done by God. We are judged every day by others.

[tonypeoni]

Why debate a thread like "Is there a God?". I honestly think most of the posters soul intention is to agitate this very touchy subject. I have no respect for that.

[tonypeoni]

Originally posted by Moneyguy1
A priest frind of mine agrees, John. He says that we will not be judged by the number of times our butt sits in a pew but how we treat others. And, as he points out, his statement does not in any way say that the judging would be done by God. We are judged every day by others.

It is impossible for a nonbeliever who does not accept Christ has his savor to ascend to heaven. You mentioned priest so I take it your Christian I cant speak for other religions in this respect.

[nostatic]

Originally posted by tonypeoni
Yes by even mentioning the fact that your a nonbeliever youve offended 25/30% of the BB that are believers.

If someone is so insecure in their beliefs that a thread on a bbs is a threat to them...well, then I think there are bigger issues.

Was Jesus "offended" by someone mentioning they were a non-believer?

[tonypeoni]

Originally posted by nostatic
If someone is so insecure in their beliefs that a thread on a bbs is a threat to them...well, then I think there are bigger issues.

Was Jesus "offended" by someone mentioning they were a non-believer?

Im not insecure in my belief but it hurts me to see my faith openly attacked.

[Seahawk]

Originally posted by Moneyguy1
A priest frind of mine agrees, John. He says that we will not be judged by the number of times our butt sits in a pew but how we treat others. And, as he points out, his statement does not in any way say that the judging would be done by God. We are judged every day by others.

I hope so, since my butt and a pew have been mutually exclusive since my Catholic Prep days.

I like your priest friend, which only reaffirms my Tip O'Neill analogy: all religions are local.

I am not an atheist by any standard, I simply believe that all faiths, removed from the extremes, are generally seeking the same ends. I also never question another's choice of faith...or lack of faith. The best people I know extend the same courtesy.

Be excellent to each other

[Moneyguy1]

TOny:

I respect all people who have an honest belief and do not use this belief to hammer others into submission. My sincere belief is that many religions may have part of the picture but none have it all. For one who reads the New Testament there is a passage that states something about Heaven having many mansions. Perhaps this means there are many different paths and different ways to get there.

Would a Creator deny an afterlife to anyone who was simply a good person? Would Heaven be that exclusive a club? To me that makes little sense for a loving Creator. And, the fact so many people think they are right and everyone is wrong is the reason that I separate the concept of religion from faith. Man created the first and as such, it has flaws.

I am not an athiest because to me it is the same as being a fundamentalist. It is a belief system in that an athiest denies the existence of a Creator as strongly as fundamental believers say that the Creator exists. The proof is in the root of the word "athiest" (against God). Agnostics are at least unsure and wise enough to understand that the issue is beyond the mind of man to resolve in a certain manner that can be measured and verified. I can respect that standpoint and understand it. I respect my athiest brethern, but the concept and why it is so strongly supported by some elude me. There seems to be a touch of fear in the denial.

[HardDrive]

Ok, I'm an atheist.

I guess 'not really interested in talking about childish voodoo crap' would be a better description than 'atheist'.

I try and maintain a defensible moral philosophy in the way I live my life, but after the 3rd glass of Merlot, that seems to go out the window. Especially if the bar maid has a nice rack.

[nostatic]

Originally posted by tonypeoni
Im not insecure in my belief but it hurts me to see my faith openly attacked.

Funny, I see Muslims saying the exact same thing...