Archive for January, 2011
Poppycock
From the IAmAnAtheist feedback form: I love these kinds of web sites. Admitting to my Atheism feels like I finally got the right hydro colonic. I was a Buddhist for years, never was a Christian, and just became so sick of the whole “my belief system’s penis is bigger than yours”, it is silly and [...]
In: Dealing with religious folks
Guilt for ignorance
From the IAmAnAtheist feedback form: if, people just stopped, trying to prove things, that do not benefit us, as humans, would the world be a better place. if my mother never showed me a thing, never taught me a thing, is it really my fault, i don’t know a thing? I might be misunderstanding your [...]
Can Atheists Celebrate Christmas?
Statement Atheists have no right to celebrate Christmas because they are not Christians. Q1 Analysis This statement does not violate Q1 unless you participate in celebrations that have religious or cultural roots but are not part of your religion or culture. Q2 Analysis This statement is a Q2 violation if you would object to someone [...]
Precise Biblical predictions
From the IAmAnAtheist feedback form: Ok first off there was a jesus and roman even wrote about it. Second Bible did tell how he would to very letter. When romans wrote it they were still with the Greek Gods. They wrote everything that the Bible predicted if you don’t believe me go do some research [...]
Should Atheists Disrespect Religion?
Statement If you’re an atheist, then there’s no reason to respect other people’s religious beliefs and practices. Q1 Analysis This statement is a Q1 violation if you think there sometimes is reason to respect other people’s beliefs and practices. Q2 Analysis This is not a Q2 violation unless you would object to your beliefs and [...]
Roots of my atheism
From the IAmAnAtheist feedback form: Recently I’ve discovered that this feeling I’ve had for as long as I remember has lead me to distinguish myself as an atheist. Before, I thought atheism was as bad as religion in the aspect that it was claiming something definite. (i.e. There is no God) But after years and [...]
In: Personal question
God as a Scientist : Ten Scientific Commandments
From the IAmAnAtheist feedback form: Can God be explained by Physical formulas and laws? I think Yes , we can understand God s Nature by Physical formulas and laws. I think God has given to us everything that necessary to understand Him and His Genesis using Physical Laws and Formulas. ===. Scheme. Ten Scientific Commandments: [...]
Should Religion Be Off-Limits in Public School?
Statement Nothing religious should be allowed on public school grounds. Q1 Analysis This may be a Q1 violation if: You would make an exception for your religion, It contradicts your position on free speech, or You are not defining "religious" rigorously. Q2 Analysis This statement does not seem to be a Q2 violation, but may [...]
perfect viability
From the IAmAnAtheist feedback form: perfect viability, perfect ability, intrinsically by necessary logical definition, perfection does exist…phisophilosopy – perfect energy by necessary property… Um, okay.
Should the Bible Be Taught in Public School?
Statement Bible appreciation should be taught as a public high school elective. Q1 Analysis This is not a Q1 violation unless you believe that religion should be completely off-limits in public schools. Q2 Analysis This is not a Q2 violation unless you would not allow other religious texts to be taught in the same way. [...]
