Who do you think values life more, theists or non-theists?
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It make perfect sense to me.  I would imagine that more non-theists would save Louie.  Since they believe that this is all we've got, why would they just let him die?  They truly understand the vaule of life since they believe we're only going to experience it once and then that's all there is.\n\nBright blessings!\n\n)O(
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NO- atheist does not mean satanist (if you are equating that to evil). A belief system is sacred. I applaud anyone that takes the time to sort things out and not blindly follow the theology (or lack there of)  of their parents/friends/whatever. I occasionally wonder if those that do the right thing because it is the right thing and not to attain entrance into heaven more commendable.  If you are talking about someone who believes in nothing and therefore cares about nothing I'm not sure I would consider them "good"--- but who determines "evil" anyway.
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With neither a belief nor a non-belief to back me up, I think there is the potential to do good or to do harm in each of us. \n\nI believe that we should do as much good as possible for its own sake, for the benefit of other peope, and for the our own benefit.\n\nI think there are more people who are capable of more good than the evil others do.\n\nDespite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart. --Anne Frank
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Neither.  The most illicit thing for any fundamentalist believer is THINKING FOR YOURSELF.
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I'd say it's the same as being a theist.You're so positive that what you believe(or do not believe),is so that the constant reminder from others who disagree gets tiresome.You're constantly told that what you feel is wrong even when you do not press these ideologies on others.\nThere are no real down sides.An atheist seeks purpose in life in tangible pursuits,not spiritual.That's not to say an atheist has no spirit,just not in the whimsical sense of the word.Spirit is a self defining term that has different meaning,both figurative and literal.I see no down side.
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Yes, i am very religious.i believe that the real meaning of life can be found through religion.but only through the orthodox  religion because its the real faith.
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Theism is defined as "a belief in a god or gods". There is nothing there about knowledge. Similarly Atheism is simply a "lack of belief in gods".  In neither case is any knowledge required.  Now I often ask myself why would someone hold a belief without credible evidence or reason to support it, but beliefs do not need to be rational, and often they are the result of heavy indoctrination at a very young age. \n\nI think most people misunderstand the original meaning of agnosticism.  Agnosticism has nothing at all to do with belief. And an agnostic is not a fence sitter. Rather an agnostic is a person who claims that fundamental knowledge about reality is impossible or unobtainable. An agnostic can be, an indeed must be either a theist or an atheist. Everyone must be either a theist or an atheist. Either you have a belief in gods or you do not.\n\nPersonally I am an atheist as I lack a god belief. I do not call myself an agnostic, because I have no idea if fundamental knowledge is impossible or not, so I make no such claims.
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Jehovah's Witnesses value the bible more highly than human philosophy. The bible is inspired by God, so what could be more right than that?
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I was raised by atheists, and am agnostic. I have studied religions comparatively for over 40 years. Most are utter rubbish. Superstition for the ignorant who cannot face their own mortality. Buddhism has the best ethics but it in its uncorrupted form is not a religion. A real religion would have to be stand up to scientific analysis.
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Not really.  Being an atheist is not simply being "unreligious."  Being an atheist means you believe in NO GOD whatsoever.  I believe in God but am not religious.  Therefor, I am not an atheist.
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None. i'm an atheist. And I don't know what my destiny is because i don't believe that you can tell the future and you never know what's going to happen tomorrow (or in a year). respect is important. But it doesn't make it beautiful.
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An atheist does not believe in a higher power.  An agnostic isn't sure if there is one or not, and typically an agnostic doesn't go seeking for spirituality or answers to that question.
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Non religious to Christianity: A friend took me to church with her and I liked it for a time.\n\nChristianity to Agnostic: People of the church were disappointing.  They judged a lot more than "enlightened".  I was considered a trouble maker for asking questions.  I found that any place that tries to hide answers has a reason to do so, and that's never really a good thing when they're taking your money.\n\nAgnostic to Atheism:  Over time, I just felt that the concept of God was not logical and not for me.  I prayed so hard for many weeks for him to allow me to believe in him.  I was miserable for a time after realize he didn't exist, but I began living for myself and being truthful to myself and I just became happier than I ever have been.\n\nThis entire process was over the course of ten years.
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This depends on what you mean by the term 'faith'. Atheists have beliefs, we just don't believe in a god. Atheism and nihilism are not the same thing! We also have faith in our friends, faith that most people try to be good (even if they fail), and faith that the world can be understood. However, all of these 'faiths' are based on reason, unlike the faith in a deity.
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Personally I'm agnostic. But the category is religion not atheism. That's probably why.
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God.\n\nGod is Love.\n\nI'm not religious but spirit real.\n\nLove is the one attribute of God that exists in all of us. It is eternal and is the one thing we all seek.\n\nLove is the "voluntary" commitment to the welfare of another, to nourish them and give them life. When you truly love someone, you "give" love. With all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your might, you "voluntarily" commit yourself to the welfare of that other person - without expecting anything in return.\n\nWhen you truly do this, you will experience "true" love.\n\nFor the only "love" that is true is the love that is given.\n\nFor God so loved the world, that He gave Himself...
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I think it would be more appropriate to call that person an agnostic, one who is not certain that God exists but is open to the moral code of the faith.  Tradition, theology, ideas and behavior are different things.  One may find value in one but not another.