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Tony · 05-08-2003, 10:00 AM

Let�s try together to create a plan how to become an atheist. It can be similar to plans how to quit drinking or overcome anger, etc.

Godless Dave · 05-08-2003, 10:03 AM

Step 1: Admit that you are NOT powerless over your life.

BioBeing · 05-08-2003, 10:05 AM

Step 2. Read the bible

Mageth · 05-08-2003, 10:13 AM

Step 2. Read the bible

That could well convince one of the non-existence of the God of the bible, but not gods in general.

Step 3: Question everything. Accept nothing on "faith".

BioBeing · 05-08-2003, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by Mageth
Step 2. Read the bible

That could well convince one of the non-existence of the God of the bible, but not gods in general.

Step 3: Question everything. Accept nothing on "faith".

Point taken - maybe "read the bible/koran/greek mythologies/Bhagahad Gita etc etc" would be more appropriate?

Jayjay · 05-08-2003, 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by Mageth
Step 3: Question everything. Accept nothing on "faith".

This should either be step 12, to avoid wise guys from dropping off halfway through, or step 1 to make sure that they do.

topane · 05-08-2003, 11:49 AM

Step 4: Learn about all the world's religions. Explore their origins and influences.

christ-on-a-stick · 05-08-2003, 12:02 PM

I haven't the slightest where this would fall number-wise in the steps but I think fairly close to the top...

Learn the basics (at least) of logic and critical thinking.

Mageth · 05-08-2003, 12:04 PM

I think step 4 and the modified step 2 could be combined. Learn about the world's religions, their origins, and their sacred texts.

CaptainOfOuterSpace · 05-08-2003, 12:15 PM

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Let�s try together to create a plan how to become an atheist. It can be similar to plans how to quit drinking or overcome anger, etc.

Technically, no one "becomes" an atheist, since everyone is born atheist. We could call it "reverting" to atheism, or "throwing away the ancient, virulent mental baggage instilled upon us by our ancestors."

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05-08-2003, 10:03 AM	#2
Godless Dave Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: With 10,000 lakes who needs a coast? Posts: 10,762	Step 1: Admit that you are NOT powerless over your life.

05-08-2003, 10:05 AM	#3
BioBeing Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 6,004	Step 2. Read the bible

05-08-2003, 10:13 AM	#4
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	Step 2. Read the bible That could well convince one of the non-existence of the God of the bible, but not gods in general. Step 3: Question everything. Accept nothing on "faith".

05-08-2003, 11:49 AM	#7
topane Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 193	Step 4: Learn about all the world's religions. Explore their origins and influences.

05-08-2003, 12:02 PM	#8
christ-on-a-stick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 7,116	I haven't the slightest where this would fall number-wise in the steps but I think fairly close to the top... Learn the basics (at least) of logic and critical thinking.

05-08-2003, 12:04 PM	#9
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	I think step 4 and the modified step 2 could be combined. Learn about the world's religions, their origins, and their sacred texts.

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