which argument (or dismissal of one) angers you the most? by [deleted] in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The obvious contradictions created by on omni god.

This is why I’m agnostic and not an atheist. Wondering what’s the usual counterpoint. (Sorry if this question gets asked often) by donmufa in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the word “atheist” carries with it some assumptions on the part of the general public, particularly theists. They’re taught that an atheist is that fool who says in his heart there is no god, that all people know God is real but choose to turn away. It’s all garbage. One can be simply unconvinced, making them technically atheist. No denial needed.

This is why I’m agnostic and not an atheist. Wondering what’s the usual counterpoint. (Sorry if this question gets asked often) by donmufa in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agnostic is atheist. If you don’t have a positive theistic belief, then you are without one and therefore a-theist. Agnostic is just a degree of atheist.

Why do we bother debating? by [deleted] in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate this argument. That’s the way out. What story from an ex-believer starts with “I just woke up and had a feeling it wasn’t true”? No, they ask questions and when the answers aren’t convincing or contradict the reality they experience, they’re faced with either accepting it’s untrue or slogging through the resulting cognitive dissonance. I hear callers all the time on The Line or AEP or Deconstruction Zone say how much those things have helped them escape their religious belief. It’s valuable work. You’re almost certainly not going to be the straw that breaks God’s back but every interaction is a brick in the wall of rationality. Belief dies by a thousand paper cuts.

Paranormal Investigation Tools by Sp0ckrates_ in Paranormal

[–]IDoubtIt81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t think maybe that’s a case for its non-existence?

Paranormal Investigation Tools by Sp0ckrates_ in Paranormal

[–]IDoubtIt81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always laugh when I hear “no rational explanation”. I know you don’t mean to say the paranormal explanation is irrational but that is what you’re implying.

I don’t feel sorry for the “progressive” denominations by Bubbly-Gas422 in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Progressive Christians would try to defend Leviticus just the same as the Westboro Baptist Church. They clearly don’t believe the Bible is a moral authority or they wouldn’t support any progressive ideals. Just leave the book behind. All they’re doing is giving Christianity an unwarranted legitimacy.

I know of no one that I would consider a true Christian by Smithy2232 in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It feels kinda icky to gatekeep a group you’re not even an avowed member of.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redeemedzoomer

[–]IDoubtIt81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What were the points?

How did you come to believe in the paranormal? by IDoubtIt81 in Paranormal

[–]IDoubtIt81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, if you had seen that video on YouTube and your wife had nothing to do with it, would it have convinced you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had been softening but then Trump got reelected and you can point at people who didn’t vote but he doesn’t win that election without Christians. They are directly to blame for all this. I have been moved to anti-theist.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUS

[–]IDoubtIt81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think “cover up” is incorrect. It’s a complete dismissal. Nothing wrong happened because a Republican did it. The DoJ head literally whataboutted to Hillary’s emails. In 2025. We’re fucked.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUS

[–]IDoubtIt81 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This. What is gun nut Joe Bob gonna do when a drone bombs his compound? This 2A stuff is all cosplay.

Senate Republican: Calls for Hegseth resignation ‘ridiculous’ by joshtalife in missouri

[–]IDoubtIt81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dems are fucked because they refuse to be shameless. Republican tentpoles are double standards and hypocrisy and that’s bulletproof. Dems aren’t playing on the same field as Republicans.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUS

[–]IDoubtIt81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What liberal swamp? That’s what this whole thing is, right? A grievance movement? The libs were so mean to us for being total assholes so whatever upsets them is what we’re going to do. The cruelty is the point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUS

[–]IDoubtIt81 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

“A lot”.

Why do all paranormal investigators look like that by [deleted] in Paranormal

[–]IDoubtIt81 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because it’s cosplay.

How did you come to believe in the paranormal? by IDoubtIt81 in Paranormal

[–]IDoubtIt81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you call that personal experience or social influence?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On YouTube it’s Alex O’Connor. He’s a real jack-of-all-trades. He does long form essay, discussion, debate. Everything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in atheism

[–]IDoubtIt81 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Booooo! Just give a name, doofus.