How many Atheists do we have here?

[Bender Rodriguez]

Do you have morals though?

not really

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

agnosticism doesn't cover all that ground though.

agnosticism is merely what you know.

atheism is what you belief.

I'm an agnostic atheist. I don't KNOW if theres a god, but based on the lack of evidence, I do NOT believe in the claim. It doesn't mean the claims are wrong, merely they're just not proven.

My bad for the late reply, it was the 'bowl when you replied to me.

True agnosticism is what you know, but that's where educating yourself comes in. imo, we'll never know enough to answer the questions religion tries to answer. At the same time, I have extreme doubts that nothing created all this. So I'm kind of your opposite cuz I see myself as Agnostic Theist, I believe something created this but I have absolutely no idea what that is. Only evidence that a "god" exists is the world and universe surrounding us and nothing else. Basically, I try not to hold any absolute views other than the universe being created by something/someone. Just don't know what or who that was. I doubt we ever will know.

Plus, while I know it's the in thing to shyt on religion I think it still has a lot of good uses if used correctly. It's the link between our lives today and the beginnings of complex human societies so it's pretty cool to study the shyt and see how humans tried to rationalize their world, or how star worship/vegetation worship evolved into modern religion. It's not something to discard, but rather a good way to track or progress as humans which quite frankly hasn't come far enough yet. If people didn't take religion so literally and just learned from the stories and lessons it would be a much more useful practice.

 

[Mr. Somebody]

Wow we have atheists here. Probably the saddest aspect of the coli. All these fatherless friends, taking out their hostilities from their family life on friends outside their sphere.

Its so demonic, friends.

 

[tmonster]

Wow we have atheists here. Probably the saddest aspect of the coli. All these fatherless friends, taking out their hostilities from their family life on friends outside their sphere.

Its so demonic, friends.

:zfg:

 

[JuvenileHell]

Agnostic

 

[acri1]

I'm an atheist.

I can't remember ever truly believing...and I actually went to a catholic school from first through 6th grade. We used to have to go to afternoon mass like twice a week....and I still vividly remember sitting in church with a strong sense that it was all horseshyt.

Still...I don't think I officially labeled myself as such until like...Middle School.... Before that I was just kinda a "pretender".

Nevertheless, at this point, I've been an atheist longer than I've been anything else.

Edit : I'm just going to add something : I particularly reject being "agnostic". There are many outrageous claims that you could make that I would not say that I *personally* could disprove. I can still call them false.

Same here.

My parents made me go to church (occasionally) all the way until I turned 18 and left for college, after which I promptly stopped going.
I don't ever really remember wholeheartedly believing in the religion stuff though, it was pure social obligation. Didn't really consider myself "atheist/agnostic/whatever" until probably early on in college, before that I was just indifferent.

 

[Blackking]

No I don't necessarily believe in purpose and I do believe in evidence. I believe in a lot of things that atheists believe I just don't think there's enough evidence to discredit God in terms of their being a universal consciousness. The reason for this is based on empirical evidence. Take the Big Bang for example. First there was nothing all of a sudden an explosion happens and creates things. Stars are made that contain the elements which create us and our world and so we go. But no one, not even scientists can answer the question of how something arose of nothing. Everything we know of in our universe comes from a source. Every action has a reaction. Yet no one can explain how something arose of nothing. Maybe one day science will have an answer to that question but for now we do don't know. Also look at any science that involves our universe and the fact that there are laws to it. There are many instances in the universe, on our planet, and in our bodies and even in the process of evolution which can give the impression that we live in an intelligently designed universe. Again, I don't know that for sure thats why I won't even say I'm a panthest. All I'm saying is that when Atheists say well science has trumped up enough evidence to show that their is no God. Their really only talking about the Gods of the abrahamic religions and other God's of of ancient religions. If you consider broadening the interpretation to what a god is as just a force that created the universe and allows the system of our universe to flow as it does, than its possible for someone to interpret why their is a God. Belief in something that has not been proven is a matter of interpretation. When I say I'm agnostic I say that I believe its possible that the force which created all that we have could be considered a God but at the same time it may have just been a random coincidence. That's why I say that the idea that you either have to believe or not believe in something is a false choice. If someone observes a trial going on on television. And there's some evidence on the defendent but nothing concrete. Its very possible for someone to say they aren't sure yet whether the person is guilty or not.

this is a good post...

anyway, I'll admit and not troll for 1 time only. A HL exclusive.

I practice Islam. I love the religion and the rules of it, the healthiness, and peacefulness.... I like that I can trace my linage to African Muslims- Directly.... and all that they've done.


but I'm agnostic about a God. Spiritual and beliefs. all the different ones are pretty cool to me. I believe that in ancient times they were more 'in tuned' with the earth.... and I'd like to become enlighten like that... but overall agnostic. All modern religions are simply manipulations of old shyt. BUT I think atheism is pretty foolish and ludicrous.

 

[Coherent]

why breh?

Because I feel God within me. Within us all is stardust, the basic particles of the universe are compromised in us from the physical, to our souls. I think if we spent as much time studying the spirit as much as the physical world, we would not renounce the idea of God, because God himself is a spirit. Humans are not partial to spirit, as it exists at very faint levels in all life forms. But like our spirit, God's is creative, willing to love, and in it's truest form, androgynous. It's very sad that Dogmatic superstitious religions blinded the true force of God from your eyes. I feel like we must cultivate our own salvation, but this comes with much forethought, reflecting, and realization. Moving past the ego, understanding your own condition and the condition of others, and being empathetic. Spirituality and Religion are very different things. My religion is Love, as was the many martyrs who have came as the epitome of God's love. Nothing in Nature lives for itself. Rivers don't drink their own water. Trees don't eat their own fruit. Sun doesn't give heat for itself. A selfless, righteous soul is a healthy one, and one that will die with a smile on his face, and no regret.

 

[Blackking]

Because I feel God within me. Within us all is stardust, the basic particles of the universe are compromised in us from the physical, to our souls. I think if we spent as much time studying the spirit as much as the physical world, we would not renounce the idea of God, because God himself is a spirit. Humans are not partial to spirit, as it exists at very faint levels in all life forms. But like our spirit, God's is creative, willing to love, and in it's truest form, androgynous. It's very sad that Dogmatic superstitious religions blinded the true force of God from your eyes. I feel like we must cultivate our own salvation, but this comes with much forethought, reflecting, and realization. Moving past the ego, understanding your own condition and the condition of others, and being empathetic. Spirituality and Religion are very different things. My religion is Love, as was the many martyrs who have came as the epitome of God's love. Nothing in Nature lives for itself. Rivers don't drink their own water. Trees don't ear their own fruit. Sun doesn't give heat for itself. A selfless, righteous soul is a healthy one, and one that will die with a smile on his face, and no regret.

trees and fruit is a great point,
if people can understand it.

 

[tru_m.a.c]

this is a good post...

anyway, I'll admit and not troll for 1 time only. A HL exclusive.

I practice Islam. I love the religion and the rules of it, the healthiness, and peacefulness.... I like that I can trace my linage to African Muslims- Directly.... and all that they've done.


but I'm agnostic about a God. Spiritual and beliefs. all the different ones are pretty cool to me. I believe that in ancient times they were more 'in tuned' with the earth.... and I'd like to become enlighten like that... but overall agnostic. All modern religions are simply manipulations of old shyt. BUT I think atheism is pretty foolish and ludicrous.

nikka we been telling you this shyt about yourself!

Lol you ain't been fooling nobody. You be in these threads just as much as the rest of us agnostics/atheist.

You and @2Quik4UHoes

We fukk with both of y'all. Y'all are both respectful and are able to send back some jabs without getting femotional.

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

nikka we been telling you this shyt about yourself!

Lol you ain't been fooling nobody. You be in these threads just as much as the rest of us agnostics/atheist.

You and @2Quik4UHoes

We fukk with both of y'all. Y'all are both respectful and are able to send back some jabs without getting femotional.

How did I get "femotional"?

 

[tru_m.a.c]

How did I get "femotional"?

nah I said you don't

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

nah I said you don't

Oh, lol must be the tree.

Edit: Whatchu tryna say doe? I'm some type of closet believer?

 

[tru_m.a.c]

Oh, lol must be the tree.

Edit: Whatchu tryna say doe? I'm some type of closet believer?

lol nah but until this thread, I would've classified you in the same vein as Black

but you're too pro black/africa so I figured you were agnostic

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

lol nah but until this thread, I would've classified you in the same vein as Black

but you're too pro black/africa so I figured you were agnostic

Oh, lol fukk no I moved on from my religion phase years ago. My old theater professor always told me labels are bad for you tho. So the closest thing I am is a humanist agnostic theist.(goddamn that sounds pretentious) I take more pride in African roots and culture than gods or scriptures since everything began in Africa. It's not that serious that you should stan centuries old zealots, just take the good lessons from different cultures and be fascinated/amused by the peculiarities. Rastafarianism is interesting as hell to me, but I damn sure don't believe Haile Selassie was god, Sufi poetry is cool to read, I ain't bout to whirl around and pray to Mecca...if that makes sense.