Nihil Obstat Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='bonkers' post='1789196' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:15 AM']I know you don't find them convincing, in the same way I don't find yours convincing, so there really is no point bouncing arguments back and forth. I don't think we're on an equal footing. Either god exists, and I'm wrong, or god does not exist, and your beliefs are worthless. It's black and white, and one of us is a total sucker.[/quote] Shouldn't your arguments be based in reason and logic that anyone may find convincing? Isn't that the point of atheism. As far as I'm concerned, that puts us on equal footing in that our beliefs live and die by their ability to convince us of their veracity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='bonkers' post='1789223' date='Feb 23 2009, 06:22 AM']I think my reasons for leaving the church were too complex to merit just blaming the devil. I of course considered that perhaps I was being deceived, but I think in the end leaving was just the result of me being honest with myself. I think many people doubt their beliefs but they are afraid to leave because they are afraid of being wrong and going to hell. Living in fear of eternal punishment is a terrible way to live. I really don't believe Jesus died on the cross for our sins or that god loves me. You can reiterate this all you want I will never believe it. I think all religion is a sham and I pity those who devote their lives to worshipping a figment of their minds. But each to their own I say.[/quote] Peace Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Um, people do read bus ads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone _ Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='Wolf' post='1789489' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:19 PM']Um, people do read bus ads![/quote] They read bus ads and then buy a new brand of shaving cream. They don't read a bus ad and say, "Oh, Golly gee! God probably doesn't exist, so I'm going to stay home Sunday morning and veg out in front of the TV!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote]They read bus ads and then buy a new brand of shaving cream. They don't read a bus ad and say, "Oh, Golly gee! God probably doesn't exist, so I'm going to stay home Sunday morning and veg out in front of the TV!"[/quote] Haha! Maybe not. But the smallest of sparks can sometimes become a fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Being constantly bombarded with the message will at the very least undermine the idea of theism in general and make it seem to be an acceptable and safe path for people who may otherwise be unconvinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didacus Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 They'll be hitting Calgary soon: [url="http://www2.canada.com/windsorstar/news/editorial/story.html?id=92807e2e-e755-46ce-b1d9-706b4de4b304"]Bus Ad set to be released in Calgary[/url] Il n'est pas donne a tous de connaitre la Veriter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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