MissileMan
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ScreamingEagle said:What blanket statement about atheists? I don't consider P-man to be a true atheist. Just a handy label he gives himself.
Like for instance:
ScreamingEagle said:God and religion or even a moral code can be a real drag when one is out to have fun and "be free". "Atheism" is just a catch-all for these people because, like he says, "most atheists aren't guided by anything" and atheism has no real meaning for them other than a handy excuse to live life the way they choose.
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ScreamingEagle said:That is the major difference. Since atheists don't believe in God or an afterlife, they have no real motivation for living a good life other than to please themselves. Evil as a concept does not matter since atheists believe there is no real consequence to one's actions unless one is caught and punished by others during his lifetime. Why should an atheist even have a conscience?
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ScreamingEagle said:But I guess being an atheist, it doesn't matter to you what people do in this life as long as they don't hurt you personally because when you die it's all over anyway. Why should atheists care whether they are wicked or not? I'm sure that belief gives you great lattitude to pursue whatever liberal, hedonistic lifestyle you choose to follow between your "good" days. I'm sure that's a great motivation for becoming an atheist and forgetting about trying to understand God, the Bible, and your religion. It's much easier to blame God and denounce Him and take pride in yourself for thinking yourself so smart.
Do I need post any more?