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that they are not the highest form of intelligence in the universe. (Impossible.)
that they are not the highest form of intelligence in the universe. (Impossible.)
The few atheists I have known, do not feel that way about themselves. And they are not activists and don't approve of atheist activism.
that they are not the highest form of intelligence in the universe. (Impossible.)
that they are not the highest form of intelligence in the universe. (Impossible.)
"They"?
How about "prove that there are higher forms of intelligence than humans"? I think there probably are, but I haven't seen any compelling evidence yet. You got some?
that they are not the highest form of intelligence in the universe. (Impossible.)
"They"?
How about "prove that there are higher forms of intelligence than humans"? I think there probably are, but I haven't seen any compelling evidence yet. You got some?
"They" refers to Atheists in the Title of this thread, which juxtaposes the question raised in a previous thread. By definition, they believe that no higher power (i.e., God) exists in the universe. If you allow for that possibility, you are probably an Agnostic.
"They"?
How about "prove that there are higher forms of intelligence than humans"? I think there probably are, but I haven't seen any compelling evidence yet. You got some?
"They" refers to Atheists in the Title of this thread, which juxtaposes the question raised in a previous thread. By definition, they believe that no higher power (i.e., God) exists in the universe. If you allow for that possibility, you are probably an Agnostic.
Nope. First of all, you're conflating terms. But apart from that, higher forms of intelligence aren't necessarily gods, and the possibility of their existence has nothing to do with religious faith.
"They" refers to Atheists in the Title of this thread, which juxtaposes the question raised in a previous thread. By definition, they believe that no higher power (i.e., God) exists in the universe. If you allow for that possibility, you are probably an Agnostic.
Nope. First of all, you're conflating terms. But apart from that, higher forms of intelligence aren't necessarily gods, and the possibility of their existence has nothing to do with religious faith.
1. What terms am I "conflating?"
2. Define "gods."
They would be "gods" to us, just as we are "gods" to lesser beings (e.g., other animals).
Many kinds of intelligence. Recent discoveries in orca intelligence reveals they're vastly superior to humans in emotional intelligence (compassion, empathy, etc.) And this superior intelligence might be what's responsible for mass whale strandings/beachings. When one's in distress their superior capacity for love makes them all rush in to help, or even die together instead of alone.
Atheists by their very definition are not even a relatively intelligent group. To say definitively there is no God, anywhere, or anything like it in the rather large universe is the ultimate hubris. But this is true for the theists as well, and for the very same reason. Until you've been everywhere in the cosmos, catalogued every species, studied every religion you can't say anything definitive about gods, God, or anything else spiritual because your knowledge of it is limited to Earth. YOu can 'believe' anything you want absent evidence of any kind. But when people make declarative statements like "God doesn't eixst." or "God does exist." that requires proof. If they said, "I believe in God." that'd be that.
Why does either "side" believe they need to change the mind of the other "side"?
I honestly don't care what someone else believes. Why would others care what I believe and why would they try to change my belief?
Why does either "side" believe they need to change the mind of the other "side"?
I honestly don't care what someone else believes. Why would others care what I believe and why would they try to change my belief?
Only Atheists feel that the public expression of any religious belief system constitutes a denial of their personal rights.
Why does either "side" believe they need to change the mind of the other "side"?
I honestly don't care what someone else believes. Why would others care what I believe and why would they try to change my belief?
Only Atheists feel that the public expression of any religious belief system constitutes a denial of their personal rights.
But it's christians who preach that we must do as they want. I've never known atheists to go door to door preaching or demand we change the constitution so they can put their idols in govt bldgs.
Why does either "side" believe they need to change the mind of the other "side"?
I honestly don't care what someone else believes. Why would others care what I believe and why would they try to change my belief?[/QUOTE
Only Atheists feel that the public expression of any religious belief system constitutes a denial of their personal rights.
But it's christians who preach that we must do as they want. I've never known atheists to go door to door preaching or demand we change the constitution so they can put their idols in govt bldgs.