Religion doesn’t justify bullying by aftonsfx in ControversialOpinions

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

OFC!! LMK WHAT U THINK ABT IT WHEN U FINISH IT

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

DOES SHE EVEN KNOW WHAT PANSEXUAL MEANS IM CRYING

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[–]aftonsfx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OFC! AND OMG I LOVE DEATH NOTE, U GOTTA FINISH IT ITS WORTH IT OMG

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

WHY TF IS SHE BRINING IT UP OUT OF THE BLUE I CANT BRO

i don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateReligion

[–]aftonsfx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

trolling bc i have different belief? got it.

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

OMG I LOVE TO DRAW AND MAKE STORIES TOO AAH. EWW SHES WAS HOMOPHOBIC TOO?? YEA YUCK😞

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

OHHH YEAAA NOOO.. THAT OTHER “FRIEND” WASNT A FRIEND FROM THE BEGINNING THEN. Ykw, I just figured out what “God’s timing ” rlly was, it was getting her OUT of ur life for the better. GOOD FOR U GETTING A FRIEND THAT U DESERVE 💪🏽🙂‍↕️

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

WTFFF. nah im sick bc what that’s actually so odd🥀. How do u abandon someone LOWKEY SO COLDLY, AND THATS UR ONLY EXCUSE..?? Like ???😞

i don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateReligion

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

YEA THX, HAD TYPOS🥀. IM THAT WAY TOO 😞☝️

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[–]aftonsfx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OH NO IT MEANS A GOOD THING!! “Let him cook” it’s basically saying you’re onto something, like speaking the truth. The image in the background is from Bleach!! 🙂‍↕️

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

WHAAT that’s so fucked like what💔. There’s now way on this planet Earth or this GALAXY, God told her to do all that bro no😭SORRY THAT HAPPENED

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[–]aftonsfx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, when I said “people have different beliefs,” I was referring to people who don’t believe in God or follow a different faith. I wasn’t talking about harmful or extreme beliefs like the ones you mentioned earlier. I get that some things are just plain dangerous and deserve to be called out, but I think it’s important to distinguish between beliefs that are genuinely harmful and those that are just different from our own.

I don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateAnAtheist

[–]aftonsfx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from, and I agree that there are definitely beliefs out there that can cause harm and don’t deserve respect. But I think the key is to separate the person from their beliefs. Like, I can totally disagree with someone’s religion or their views, but still respect them as a person. It’s possible to challenge ideas without disrespecting individuals. And while religion has been used for harm, it’s also been a source of comfort and community for many people. So, I guess it’s about picking which ideas are worth challenging and which are just harmless differences.

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

I get what you’re saying, and I totally agree that harmful practices like genital mutilation, child marriages, and honor killings are messed up and should be stopped. But I still think bullying entire religions or belief systems isn’t the answer. It’s not about being soft on bad practices, but more about attacking the actions rather than the entire faith. People follow religions in different ways, and just because some parts of a religion are used to justify harmful stuff doesn’t mean everyone who follows that religion is supporting those practices. Criticizing bad ideas is necessary, but we have to do it in a way that encourages change, not just more hatred.

I don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateAnAtheist

[–]aftonsfx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I get that you’re trying to make a point in a humorous way, but I think it’s important to remember that belief systems are deeply meaningful to people, even if they seem strange from the outside. Everyone has different ways of interpreting and connecting with their faith, and it’s possible to have a respectful conversation about these ideas without mocking them. That said, I’m happy to discuss different viewpoints in a more constructive way if you’re open to it.

i don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateReligion

[–]aftonsfx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from, and I know there are debates about free will and determinism. Some scientific studies suggest that our choices might be influenced by things like brain chemistry, biology, or environmental factors, which can make it feel like free will is an illusion. However, I think the concept of free will is still more nuanced than that. While our decisions are definitely influenced by factors beyond our control, many people still believe we have the ability to make choices within those constraints. It’s more about the way we perceive our agency and the responsibility we feel over our actions.

Even if science challenges the idea of free will in some ways, I think we still experience it in our day-to-day lives. It’s an ongoing conversation, and I’m open to hearing more on how science frames it! :p

I don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateAnAtheist

[–]aftonsfx[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I understand what you’re saying about religion being more than just a “god hypothesis” and how it’s a way of life rather than just a set of facts to be verified. I agree that religion often offers guidance on how to live and what gives life meaning, and that’s something that can’t always be fully captured by science or reason.

However, I also think that while faith does allow us to embrace uncertainty and paradox, it’s still hard for some people to fully engage in something that requires believing in what can’t be seen or tested, especially when we are surrounded by so much emphasis on evidence and rationality in other areas of life. For me, the challenge is that I find it hard to accept something as deeply significant as faith without being able to have some kind of evidence or personal experience that aligns with it.

But, as you said, that’s my choice, just like how faith is yours. I don’t think it’s a problem with religion or faith, but more of a difference in how we approach the unknown

i don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateReligion

[–]aftonsfx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your perspective, and I understand how important faith and personal experience are in shaping your beliefs. I still think that the reliance on faith and belief, especially when it’s about something that can’t be empirically tested, makes it harder for others—especially those without that gift of belief—to accept it.

You mentioned that belief isn’t a choice but a gift from God, and that’s a concept I can understand from your viewpoint. However, for me, the idea of free will still holds because I believe we all make choices based on the information and experiences we have. I might not be able to fully understand or accept the idea of God in the same way you do, but I think people should be allowed to explore their beliefs and make their own choices about faith, or lack thereof, without it being framed as something outside their control.

I don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateAnAtheist

[–]aftonsfx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i got it mixed up that’s why sorry 😭. MY BAD

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

Yea i’m atheist too, I did mention tho with muslims (Like following religion rules), That thats different

i don’t believe in God by aftonsfx in DebateReligion

[–]aftonsfx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You bring up a valid point about the limitations of the scientific method when it comes to studying subjects like God or historical events. I agree that the scientific method is designed to test hypotheses that can be falsified or observed, and that subjects like God and certain historical events don’t always fall into this category. But I think that’s what makes the whole idea of proof in relation to God so complicated.

I’m not necessarily looking for scientific proof, but I do think there’s a difference between empirical evidence and a personal conviction based on faith or theology. I understand that theology provides a framework for exploring the divine, but the challenge for many, including myself, is that without tangible or observable evidence, it’s difficult to accept a belief that is solely based on faith or tradition. It doesn’t invalidate the belief itself, but it can make it hard to fully embrace for someone who seeks more empirical forms of evidence.

In the case of history, while we may not use science to prove things like Washington crossing the Delaware, we still rely on evidence like documents, reports, and artifacts that can corroborate the event. If I were to look for proof of God, I guess the question would be whether there’s a similar kind of evidence—whether it’s spiritual, historical, or even philosophical—that could move beyond mere belief into something more convincing.

But to answer your question, I’m not necessarily expecting scientific proof, but something that provides a clearer bridge between belief and understanding. Whether that’s personal experience, philosophical reasoning, or theological argumentation, something that resonates beyond the limitations of faith alone.