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Eudaimonist · 05-08-2003, 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by Tarnaak
For those that are atheist, why are you?

I recommend you find and read the Atheist Testimony topic, but I'll give my thumbnail answer:

Intellectually: lack of a solid rational case for god-belief

Emotionally: I'm happy as an atheist, so I don't even feel any need for god-belief

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What do you believe as far as life after death?

That depends on whether or not one is planning on a cryonic suspension.

Aside from amazing technological intervention, death is the end. No afterlife. No existence as a conscious entity. It would be as it was before you came into being as a conscious, living entity.

Where were you 200 years ago? You didn't exist yet, right? It would be like that.

Tarnaak · 05-08-2003, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by BioBeing
Thanks for the heads up, but I for one, would like at least like to see Tarnaak pop back into this thread once in a while to comment on his/her beliefs... Maybe he/she is looking for an excuse/reason to become atheist?

I created this thread simply for answer, not to start a discussion. You can find comments on my beliefs in several other threads.

Hedwig · 05-08-2003, 05:11 PM

I see no reason to believe in a god or an afterlife.

Mageth · 05-08-2003, 05:13 PM

C'mon, Tarnaak. In the OP, you seemed to express that you hadn't heard an (satisfactory) answer as to why someone would be an atheist. The least you could do is to respond to some of the answers you received, tell us what you think of them, if they're satisfactory. That's generally considered good discussion board etiquette.

Tarnaak · 05-08-2003, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by Mageth
C'mon, Tarnaak. In the OP, you seemed to express that you hadn't heard an (satisfactory) answer as to why someone would be an atheist. The least you could do is to respond to some of the answers you received, tell us what you think of them, if they're satisfactory. That's generally considered good discussion board etiquette.

I started this Thread expecting quite a different response. Obviously I was wrong to expect that. This thread pretty much reads the same as the other threads relative to this...

Goliath · 05-08-2003, 05:38 PM

Tarnaak,

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For those that are atheist, why are you?

Because I have not seen a proof of the existence of a god.

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What do you believe as far as life after death?

I do not believe in the existence of life after death.

Sincerely,

Goliath

Spaz · 05-08-2003, 05:42 PM

I used to be a christian, but I questioned everything, and the questions can't be answered. That was reason #1, but I'm here, so I still like to learn more.

Tarnaak · 05-08-2003, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by BioBeing
Thanks for the heads up, but I for one, would like at least like to see Tarnaak pop back into this thread once in a while to comment on his/her beliefs... Maybe he/she is looking for an excuse/reason to become atheist?

Im a he. Not looking to become an atheist. Just seeking some insight is all

openeyes · 05-08-2003, 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by Tarnaak
I started this Thread expecting quite a different response. Obviously I was wrong to expect that. This thread pretty much reads the same as the other threads relative to this...

I'm curious as to what you were expecting. Perhaps more wailing and gnashing of teeth at our perceived unhappy predicament of not believing, or delight at our "freedom" from morality, instead of simple, rational, straight-forward responses from people comfortable with themselves?

Rhea · 05-08-2003, 06:03 PM

So Tarnaak:
1. What -did- you expect for reasons people were atheist and
2. Why are these answers unsatisfactory and
3. perhaps you'd like to answer my similar question here. Thanks.

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05-08-2003, 05:11 PM	#33
Hedwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,921	I see no reason to believe in a god or an afterlife.

05-08-2003, 05:13 PM	#34
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	C'mon, Tarnaak. In the OP, you seemed to express that you hadn't heard an (satisfactory) answer as to why someone would be an atheist. The least you could do is to respond to some of the answers you received, tell us what you think of them, if they're satisfactory. That's generally considered good discussion board etiquette.

05-08-2003, 05:42 PM	#37
Spaz Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 6th Circle of Hell Posts: 1,093	I used to be a christian, but I questioned everything, and the questions can't be answered. That was reason #1, but I'm here, so I still like to learn more.

05-08-2003, 06:03 PM	#40
Rhea Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Recluse Posts: 9,040	So Tarnaak: 1. What -did- you expect for reasons people were atheist and 2. Why are these answers unsatisfactory and 3. perhaps you'd like to answer my similar question here. Thanks.

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