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There is no such thing as an official definition. And some dictionaries define atheism as "the belief that no gods exist."
Ah yes. A human constructed deity.
When it comes to metaphysics, it's a different story.
There is no such thing as an official definition. And some dictionaries define atheism as "the belief that no gods exist."
Ah yes. A human constructed deity.
When it comes to metaphysics, it's a different story.
The very word "atheist" means "without deity(ies)." Then we add layers of meaning on to that.
I agree. But when one states that they are opposed to Christianity, that is not a genuine statement of atheism.
Although I think the definition of aetheism encompasses more than just rejection of Gods.
It seemingly must include a wholesale rejection of religious belief. I don't think one can reject dieties, but accept the Eucharist, baptism, Sikh mysticism, Ramadan, or Buddhist asceticism.
Wife just asked me to go shopping. Be back in about an hour.
By the way, I am damn close to being deaf myself. My hearing aids help, but the hearing destruction is almost complete.
You only have evidence/proof that your body will be reabsorbed into the Universe.
Oh yes. 'Religion'. That's the key, isn't it?
Is there evidence that you won't?
Actually that illustrates a point. The concept of deity is taught by parents and society. If they weren't, they wouldn't be looking for it!
I don't see how one can reject dieties, but accept the sacraments, Ramadan, Rash Hashanah, or any of the mystical experiences and sacred traditions of major world religions.
I would say atheism in it's broadest sense is a rejection of religion.
I don't see how one can reject dieties, but accept the sacraments, Ramadan, Rash Hashanah, or any of the mystical experiences and sacred traditions of major world religions.
Why are you being so vague? You usually are not.
THIS THREAD is the most interesting one I've seen in JPP in years. Let's not screw it up.
I don't see how one can reject dieties, but accept the sacraments, prayer, Ramadan, Rosh Hashanah, or any of the mystical experiences and sacred traditions of major world religions.
I would say atheism in it's broadest sense is a rejection of religion.
Those cathedrals are amazing, and even though I am not Catholic, I get a palpable sense of peace and holiness in a cathedral.Cultural connection still has value. I am an atheist but if you drop me in any European city the very first place I'm going is a Medieval Cathedral. I love the history and the art and the amazing stuff that came out of others' beliefs. People believed enough to create these amazing things. I value them.
Well there are atheist Jews who do observe.
I'm sorry to learn of this, Frank.
Cultural connection still has value. I am an atheist but if you drop me in any European city the very first place I'm going is a Medieval Cathedral. I love the history and the art and the amazing stuff that came out of others' beliefs. People believed enough to create these amazing things. I value them.
You sound like my husband. He can’t hear birds sing anymore, that is just so sad to me.Probably a result of so many years of bartending in VERY LOUD bars. The hearing aids do help, but my hearing is very selective. Some areas of the spectrum are just total mumbles. There is sound (which separates me from deaf), but having it be intelligible is often a problem. Get me in a room with lots of ambient noise, and the best I can do is an occasional nod, a smile, and a fervent hope that whoever I am speaking with is not telling me that a relative was run down by a tractor trailer.
Yep. And no evidence of you disappearing into oblivion.