Atheists :only a question of curiosity?
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well, isn't this the core question of the human race? Is there a point to it all? From a bigger perspective (like the billions of years old unimaginably big universe perspective) I'd say probably not as we're very finite beings and the time and space we take up in the universe at large doesn't really register as more than a blip, but on a personal level there are many things I aspire to like expanding my knowledge, sharing love and warmth, experiencing interesting sensations (think food, music, reading, sex, etc) and seeing as much of this vast and fascinating universe as I possibly can and I try my best to do good by others.\n\nJust because I do not believe in the human soul, the god(s) and an afterlife doesn't mean I don't intent to get the most out of the short timespan I've been given in this bizarre place. Although I must admit it is sometimes hard to resolve the human ego that screams 'I am the center of the universe' with the rational knowledge that in the grand scheme of things I do not really matter. But everybody should be allowed a crisis of faith from time to time, we're all human after all.
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Atheism.  Like it or not, there has always been at least 1 Atheist in existence throughout human history.
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Not preaching atheism.  Just cuz ONE atheist is, does not mean all atheists are.    I mainly ask and read questions/answers to get answers.
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Excellent question :)\nIn response...\n\nI used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ. \n\nFor a draft-version of my journey from atheism to Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html\n\nFor scientific and intellectual evidence for the existence of God, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/godsci/evidence.htm\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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I welcome questions.  They make me think.  Thinking helps me to grow.  Sometimes I have even discovered that I could be *gulp*      wrong...fortunately, not often *whew*.\n\nI love a challenge.  So far, no question or challenge has weakened my faith in God.  If anything, it has grown stronger.  And that can only be a good thing.\n\nNever underestimate the power of faith, my dear.  Faith in the hands of a good person is awesome.  \n\nIn the hands of an evil person it is downright frightening!!\n\n:)
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Inquiring minds want to know (curiosity)
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Atheists are just free thinkers who do not choose to believe in the specific constraints of organized religion.  Many are open to the idea that a god like creature or creatures could possibly exist.  They just find it very hard to believe that (for example) the Biblical description of the universe makes any sense.
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We are ALL born atheist, that is "without belief in gods".  That's called "implicit atheism".  Even if we're programmed to "search" for something to worship (which I highly doubt, by the way), we BEGIN without any actual knowledge of deities.  We are, by default, without belief and therefore atheistic.
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Q:  What do you call a dead atheist? ...\n\nA:   Nothing
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Absolutely not.  Though I am not an atheist (anymore), I have found that the atheists I have known are just as mixed and variable as any other group I have ever met; some have very good, well-reasoned thoughts as to why they believe there is no god.\n\nI will point out that the evidence that there is a god is purely based on experience.  Suggesting that atheists are stupid for believing there is no god is just as wrong-headed as suggesting that true believers are stupid for putting their faith in a force that cannot be observed objectively.
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I'm not, but I do appreciate having people in this section besides all the christians.  they kind of dominate it.  i consider myself a pantheist - god is all of existence, and nothing more - no divine conscious.  "god is the universe"  Additionally I do zen meditation.  neither of these practices do i really consider to be religious.  Christians would probably call me an atheist, because i don't believe in what they call God or really in anything supernatural.
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I'm not an atheist... but I'll take the hypothetical anyway and pretend that I'm being asked to convert to a particular religion, being as I am not religious at all. The question is, after all, would I convert and practice a belief system different from my own to save my daughter.\n\nWell, of course I would, generally speaking... but would it matter? As you say... if there's a God, He would know that I didn't really begin to believe anything different, and I'd probably make him that much more angry with me. I'd do an awful lot for a child of mine.\n\nI've decided to pose the question that gwad suggested, as I'd like to know what other religious people think. :)
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the interesting question =]\nand also the curiosity that all humans have...
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You know, I get the impression that many of your questions in this catagory are simply meant to provoke others for your amusement in their answers. \nI'm not attacking your beliefs--and I say beliefs because I've seen that it takes as much faith to be an athiest as it does a Christian. \nIf you have a genuine purpose to asking these questions other than laughing at the people who take them seriously, I'd like to know... actually I'd be pretty interested.\nthanks,\nJB
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Maybe a slight god-complex. But, your main boggle is an over developed sense of satire. We atheists do not have a problem with this condition. However, the sheeple are most likely helplessly confused. Keep up the good work. LOL :)\nOh, and thanks for all the points recently. Muchas gracias! ;)
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My whole family is christian, but at the moment i consider myself atheist. No one knows about it because i know my family would most likely be upset with me or disapointed. But honestly, at the moment i'm trying to find myself and figure out what i want to do with the rest of my life.. I highly doubt i will stay an atheist forever.
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I am sorry to not be able to offer better company. If it is of any relief, I did meet one guy a long time ago who was a true atheist. His belief was that mankind would be better off the sooner they realized that a higher power was neither existant nor necessary. I was intrigued to find someone of such a like and opinion. Although I do not agree, I did respect his thoughts and beliefs. Unfortunately, the rest of the class overheard and went off on him. I had to apologize for it was not my intention when I first asked. So, no, you're not alone.