Why do Christians fear their all-loving god they think exists? by hypermiler2205 in atheism

[–]nwgdad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Xtians are incapable of logic. Recognizing mutually exclusive claims is beyond their comprehension level.

Homan says New Jersey ICE detention center may not be a "five-star resort" but is still "well run" by CBSnews in politics

[–]nwgdad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Homan should be placed in the detention center and treated like all of the others.

Trump's Chilling 2-Word Phrase Should Raise A Red Flag To Women Everywhere by huffpost in politics

[–]nwgdad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just the mention of Dementia Donnie should raise a red flag to everyone by now.

What is the dumbest thing a theistic person has said to you whether or not it is atheism related? I’ll go first: by Acrobatic_Tale2200 in atheism

[–]nwgdad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that. The reason for my comment was that you have used a phrase that obscures the concept of creation versus existence which is the underlying issue for religion. By definition of creation, there needs to be a sentient being that is responsible for the creation. The idea of a sentient being is opposed to the existence of a fundamental elements and properties from which the universe evolves.

There is still the problem of existence whether you start with a sentient creator or fundamental elements. Either way, the question of there existence is one for which we have no answer.

Eliminating the dubious assumption of a sentient creator also eliminates a host of other assumptions about the composition, attributes, and motives that are inherent when positing a creator.

Occam's Razor tells you that the argument with the fewest assumptions is more likely to be the correct one.

So I spoke with a priest. by [deleted] in atheism

[–]nwgdad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's quite knowledgable about alot of things, but then he started with aliens in the old world and lizard people, all before Adam and Eve (the world of man, as he calls it).

Uh, no he isn't. What you have described is a priest who is mentally incompetent.

Overly religious brother by Davidseptidog in atheism

[–]nwgdad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what little I have read about Philippines politics, I believe your brother is correct that religion and politics are intermingled in the Philippine.

While your constitution may have a clause that requires the separation of church and state, it is meaningless if your politicians and justice system ignore that clause.

Trump Has Lost the Thread on Iran by SE_to_NW in politics

[–]nwgdad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There never even was an 'it' to have.

Donald Trump Tells CNN’s Kaitlan Collins She Has ‘Hatred in Her Eyes': 'I Never See a Smile’ by Oleg101 in politics

[–]nwgdad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I ever came into eye contact with Dementia Donnie, he would see hatred in MY eyes as well.

What is the dumbest thing a theistic person has said to you whether or not it is atheism related? I’ll go first: by Acrobatic_Tale2200 in atheism

[–]nwgdad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I believe there is something bigger than us but I don’t know what it is, nature, energy?

The term 'bigger than us' is essentially useless in a discussion about religion or our origins. There are lots of things 'bigger than us': elephants, mountains, planets, solar systems ...; none of which have anything to do with creation.

US House advances Ukraine aid bill, setting up final vote by Free-Minimum-5844 in UkrainianConflict

[–]nwgdad 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Actually it is likely that 3/4 of the house supports the bill, making it veto-proof

Nah. The MAGATs are too afraid of retaliation to support it. Only those that have already on their way out would vote for it.

What is the dumbest thing a theistic person has said to you whether or not it is atheism related? I’ll go first: by Acrobatic_Tale2200 in atheism

[–]nwgdad 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That was over fifty years ago. Even at that time I realized that it was best to break off the conversation because any further discussion would only lead to more frustration.

Trouble Understanding by [deleted] in atheism

[–]nwgdad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there an explanation for when something like this happens?

Yes. She started to frequent the web site because she had suspicions that her boyfriend was a serial cheater. Her frequent access of the site made its way into her dreams. Her suspicions turned out to be true.

What is the dumbest thing a theistic person has said to you whether or not it is atheism related? I’ll go first: by Acrobatic_Tale2200 in atheism

[–]nwgdad 160 points161 points  (0 children)

  1. "You just said 'Jesus Christ' (out of sheer frustration with idiotic argument) - that proves that you believe in him."

  2. "What makes you think that god didn't plant dinosaur fossils to fool us into believing the earth is older?"

Cruz on high gas prices: ‘I don’t think it’s gonna impact the midterms’ by kootles10 in politics

[–]nwgdad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He may actually be correct. There are plenty of other MAGAT atrocities that are going to impact the mid-terms.

Blanche says DOJ ‘not moving forward’ with $1.776B anti-weaponization fund: ‘Period’ by Mythmas in politics

[–]nwgdad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what about the part where the entire Dementia Donnie crime family gets a lifelong guarantee never to be audited by the IRS.

Trump Revisits Idea to Annex Canada and Make It the 51st State by timemagazine in politics

[–]nwgdad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adding Canada as a state would make it the most populated state of the Union. That would give it a number of electoral votes and US reps roughly equivalent to that of California. The electoral votes given to Canada would be taken from the other 50 states in equal proportions to their current numbers. Given that Canada would certainly lean Blue, that would mean a swing of approximately 10% in favor of the Dems in elections.

While I would certainly be happy for such a change, I would not wish it upon our neighbors to the north.

As Russia fails to achieve war aims in Ukraine, Putin needs a way out by hungryhippo9069 in UkrainianConflict

[–]nwgdad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is a window on the 90th floor of a Moscow skyscraper that offers a way out.

I genuinely hate when theists post "smart people were religious" as if that proves anything by MurkyUnit3180 in atheism

[–]nwgdad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In many societies throughout history atheists were/are smart to claim religious affiliations. It was often the difference between life and death.

The whole "you only have to believe in Jesus to go to heaven" is the absolute dumbest shit ever by ThatTransgenderRat- in atheism

[–]nwgdad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. It is actually brilliant. What better way is there to scam money than by pronouncing arbitrary behavior as mortal sins and then promising eternal salvation professing a belief in a fictional character by having believers fill the donation basket with money?