Atheist Church Opens in 35 more Towns!

[jhbball]

If you actually believe what this horrific strawman implies...then it's no small wonder that one with this mentality would hate Christianity or any God that would allow such injustice.

Angry Man Shakes Fist At God

Oh, that if there is a God, he's actually not watching each and every one of us? He either doesn't have the power, or doesn't care (or doesn't exist).

 

[SlowSpyder]

They criticize the gathering of singing, dancing, and atheists don't gather in buildings headed by an authority (the founder is the authority in this case) -- I've never heard an atheists criticize the good things done, or the feeling of belonging to a community as regards religion.

They typically downplay those, or completely ignore them.

Strange stuff from these people, though.

Is your religion based on a social gathering of similar minded people once a week, is that the meat of it? Or would you say that religion for you is having a belief in a greater power, giving yourself to that greater power, and trying to live life as best you can based on how that greater power would want us to live? When you answer this I think you'll understand why atheism isn't a religion, even if some atheists choose to get together once a week.

 

[Doc Savage Fan]

Oh, that if there is a God, he's actually not watching each and every one of us? He either doesn't have the power, or doesn't care (or doesn't exist).

Assuming you took Logic in college, you may want to dust off that textbook and examine your assumptions and "rationale" a tad closer.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

assemblage of like minded people? stolen idea
flood myth? stolen idea
virgin birth, miracles, and resurrection after death? stolen idea
christmas? stolen idea

 

[alzan]

Well, it is red...

Ah, Orthodox. I'm part of the new reformed; we use Rite I but with the Most Reverent Pesto & Olive Oil.

 

[alzan]

What I was saying is that it's hypocritical to criticize religion the way atheists generally do, but turn and mimic it closely with the exception of one part.

Not sure why you're singling out community service and "good things", as that isn't a feature that belonged exclusively to religion anyway.

So are people who belong to a book discussion club that just so happen to hold literacy classes for the community at large and organize book drives for the community; are they "mimicking" religion?

No those aren't features belonging exclusively to religion but a lot of theists tout them as such.

 

[SlowSpyder]

Ah, Orthodox. I'm part of the new reformed; we use Rite I but with the Most Reverent Pesto & Olive Oil.

Even if we're both pastafarians, I'm sorry to say it's obvious we'll have to go to war against one another, because we have minor differences. The age old way of settling these types of religious disputes.

 

[hal2kilo]

Wow, some atheist clown in England really legitimatizes it for me. NOT!

What I see in this thread is that most people believe ignorance is bliss.

 

[Retro Rob]

So are people who belong to a book discussion club that just so happen to hold literacy classes for the community at large and organize book drives for the community; are they "mimicking" religion?

No those aren't features belonging exclusively to religion but a lot of theists tout them as such.

Where did I say those things exclusively belonged to religion? Secondly, book clubs etc (with your usual diversion and non-sequitir arguments notwithstanding) don't criticize religion or how its set up like atheism does.

Please start addressing the arguments that I am actually making.

 

[zinfamous]

How odd. What would they be singing about then?

bitches and hos?

 

[realibrad]

bitches and hos?

hahaha

Strange. I made my comment in all caps, but when it posted, it went lower case. I even hit the back page to confirm, and sure enough, all caps. weird.

 

[JEDIYoda]

assemblage of like minded people? stolen idea
flood myth? stolen idea
virgin birth, miracles, and resurrection after death? stolen idea
christmas? stolen idea

bunnyfubbles opinions -- yawn

 

[jhbball]

Assuming you took Logic in college, you may want to dust off that textbook and examine your assumptions and "rationale" a tad closer.

Oh, tell me which part of my statement was wrong. Based on your past anti-MMGW posts and bible thumping, I'm guessing you won't be able to.

Thanks wittle guy!

 

[Victorian Gray]

Well, perhaps they do get it, but want to stop lying to themselves about their beliefs.

I deeply believe atheists want a god or cause, just not a god that judges and holds people accountable -- in other words, they are the ones wanting a god made in their own image.

You can "deeply believe" all you want. Doesn't make you correct.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Wow, some atheist clown in England really legitimatizes it for me. NOT!

What I see in this thread is that most people believe ignorance is bliss.

I totally agree with you!!
When will people understand that Atheism is now OFFICIALLY a religion!! No turning back!!

 

[Victorian Gray]

hahaha.. back pedal all you want...Atheism is now officially a religion!!

Why do you go out of your way to embarrass yourself in public?

 

[Retro Rob]

You can "deeply believe" all you want. Doesn't make you correct.

Are you serious? I know there's a chance I'm not correct, hence, why it's something I believe.

 

[DrPizza]

It makes sense. Church for many people is about more than just religion - it gives them a large social group where they're accepted; one that's organized based on a belief. Those without that belief are somewhat not accepted by that social group. So, an "atheist church" gives others who lake religious beliefs the ability to meet in a larger social group where they're accepted. And, I'm sure many of those people would also be happy doing service types of activities for the betterment of their community. E.g., holding a spaghetti dinner to raise money for some girl with Leukemia - the sort of activities that are easier to organize among religious organizations than to this point can be organized by groups of non-religious individuals who lack, well, having a more formal organization.

R'amen.

 

[zinfamous]

hahaha

Strange. I made my comment in all caps, but when it posted, it went lower case. I even hit the back page to confirm, and sure enough, all caps. weird.

minimum characters for caps. It prevents us from yelling at each other

 

[Victorian Gray]

Are you serious? I know there's a chance I'm not correct, hence, why it's something I believe.

Aww, cute rolly eyes. You "deeply believe", who cares?

 

[Retro Rob]

Aww, cute rolly eyes. You "deeply believe", who cares?

"Who cares", yet, you're quoting me in response.

 

[Retro Rob]

It makes sense. Church for many people is about more than just religion - it gives them a large social group where they're accepted; one that's organized based on a belief. Those without that belief are somewhat not accepted by that social group. So, an "atheist church" gives others who lake religious beliefs the ability to meet in a larger social group where they're accepted. And, I'm sure many of those people would also be happy doing service types of activities for the betterment of their community. E.g., holding a spaghetti dinner to raise money for some girl with Leukemia - the sort of activities that are easier to organize among religious organizations than to this point can be organized by groups of non-religious individuals who lack, well, having a more formal organization.

R'amen.

Well, I'm glad someone seems to find something acceptable about it instead of going the route of many of the more vocal atheists in the world who want to be completely divorced from their religious counterparts in every respect.

At the end of the day, we're all human and require the same things.

I don't see anything wrong with people gathering under one roof and exchanging ideas based on secular or [insert holy book here] sources...the more that people can gather in peace, the better off the world is, IMO.

 

[alzan]

Even if we're both pastafarians, I'm sorry to say it's obvious we'll have to go to war against one another, because we have minor differences. The age old way of settling these types of religious disputes.

To war then!!

Garlic bread baguettes at 20 paces.

 

[SlowSpyder]

bunnyfubbles opinions -- yawn

Are you saying those things didn't happen in stories of earlier religions? (religions that I'm sure you don't believe in... ironic)

 

[Doc Savage Fan]

Oh, tell me which part of my statement was wrong. Based on your past anti-MMGW posts and bible thumping, I'm guessing you won't be able to.

Thanks wittle guy!

I see that you've got me pegged and any attempt to pull the wool over your eyes is obviously impossible. Damn the luck!