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Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
Do you find that, as an atheist, you're forced to learn more about the natural world and the religious beliefs of others in order to defend your own skepticism on a single issue ?
How do people in your community react to your lack of faith?
How does your location affect you?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
Bump.
Fellow atheists/nonbelievers, I have a question for you.
Do you find that, as an atheist, you're forced to learn more about the natural world and the religious beliefs of others in order to defend your own skepticism on a single issue?
I've been noticing this myself lately, and I think it's kind of crazy that because I do not accept the notion of theism, I have to learn so damn much.
Why do you want to learn about what you don't believe in?
Are you trying to change others beliefs?
A better question is, why do you care what others believe, or what they think for that matter?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
why do you think that so many theists think that we're some sort of cohesive, organized group that could do something as big as overthrowing christianity?
[edit on 23-1-2008 by chissler]
Why do you want to learn about what you don't believe in?
Are you saying madness doesn't believe in the natural world?
Are you trying to change others beliefs?
He's an atheist asking other atheists a question. Where does changing other people's beliefs come into it?
A better question is, why do you care what others believe, or what they think for that matter?
Why is that a better question?
Are you an atheist?