You accuse fundamental Christians of being intolerant,
judgemental and hateful, while you foam at the mouth calling them
freaking lunatics, ignorant, weak-minded, stupid fundies, and
hateful bigots.
I don't remember accusing Christians of being lunatics, freaks,
ignorant, or stupid. Put it this way... it is not the faithful but
the faith, how 'bout that? I detest the concept of such faiths, and
yes, I detest the way these religions confuse the masses. Yep,
religion do teach people to do good. What else? I remember fairy
tales like Pinnochio also teaches people to do good by being
honest. So you see, religion is one alternative, but it may not be
the best solution to everything.
Atheism fails to adequately explain the existence of eternal,
unchanging truths, for it rejects the existence of an eternal
unchanging mind.
This is common sense. I don't accept something that is
completely absolute. My world isn't just black and white, it is
filled with definitions and subjects of possibilities and opinions.
It is, simply put, relativity among the absolutes.
Atheism cannot offer man any eternal significance whatsoever.
Temporary meaning in life is insufficient, for our accomplishments
die with the death of the universe -- there is no ultimate purpose
in a universe void of God.
Temporary living condition in this world filled with uncertainty
is not a limitation to our escape from reason. It is an opportunity
to make the best out of life, as much as we can, in order to live
it to the fullest. My philosophy in life is very simple: Do the
most conscious good, and the least conscious evil.. leave valuable
contributions for future generations, as well as leaving behind a
legacy or rather, some positive significance for those closer to me
to remember.
Atheism is just recognizing the world as it is, based on
evidence. It's not intended to offer man any eternal
significance.
Who cares? Even death is a goal, I'd rather focus my life on
doing things that would give me satisfaction, happiness, freedom,
and lots of fun. Besides that, knowing that doing certain things
that would make a difference in the lives of others, is something
which others would remember, although I couldn't bring it with me
to my grave, that would be more than enough for me.
And who says the universe must have an ultimate purpose. Just
because you want it to have a purpose, doesn't mean there is
one.
There is no ultimate purpose. Our purpose is not given by God.
It is formed by our belief system - our individual beliefs based
upon individual differences. Beliefs shape our action, and action
would then shape our future or destiny. The reason that we all have
different destiny, is also partly because we are different
individuals holding different values, principles, and beliefs about
ourselves and others. Therefore, we do not need a purpose to be
happy, as it is not our main concern or priority in life. Rather,
we need to first examine the things which we value the most, such
as our belief system.
