tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869433775702147571.post1034023177883873989..comments2024-01-03T14:02:21.747-07:00Comments on Fox the Poet: The Art of Being an AtheistFoxThePoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261979793062551850noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869433775702147571.post-80011941650038131052015-06-17T09:24:50.171-07:002015-06-17T09:24:50.171-07:00And that's fine, Samuel Lewis. We atheists are...And that's fine, Samuel Lewis. We atheists aren't apart of any collective group, so we all have independent views of our lack of belief.<br />Cheers.FoxThePoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261979793062551850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869433775702147571.post-17208348223798574802015-06-07T15:34:08.015-07:002015-06-07T15:34:08.015-07:00i am offended by your view of atheistsi am offended by your view of atheistsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363225950979019703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869433775702147571.post-2762642391926139402012-12-27T09:59:48.953-07:002012-12-27T09:59:48.953-07:00People need reassurance that they are good and hav...People need reassurance that they are good and have control over their lives. This is where God comes in. The security blanket that says, " You're alright matey" and what-a-ya-know, heaven it is. I had to go to church for most of my childhood and always knew something was wrong. When I finally let go of "God" everything about my life improved... everything. I have read about stupid jesus and read about stupid mohamed and I have found that people will believe anything. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869433775702147571.post-44780926166432541072012-06-16T10:01:03.720-07:002012-06-16T10:01:03.720-07:00Hi Christopher... I really enjoy reading about ath...Hi Christopher... I really enjoy reading about atheism although I am a believer. The point is I like seeing things from as many perspectives as possible. I actually think most of the points atheists bring to the table are excellent point, and sometimes the defensiveness of religious people actually make atheism look more attractive. I want to comment on some of the things you say... however, I won't try to convince anyone because I will lose. The best "proof" I have about God and Jesus is nothing scientific and most people won't believe it. <br /><br />I agree that the burden of proof relies on the theists. However, I sincerely think no theist will ever have tangible proof, and unless you see God you might never believe. You say that "the only people who told me about him were my parents and friends, and Christmas songs, but they haven't seen him and there's nothing really out there." Well in my case my mom and my aunt saw Jesus together. This happened when they were about 10y/o and they were together in their room... the light went off (it was early in the morning and they were getting ready for school) and then at the center of the room a bright light appeared and took the form of Jesus (like the painting with the Sacred Heart). He spoke to them, but they say they can't remember what was said. But they were together, and they both saw it at the same time, and to this day when you ask them they say it did happen. I have no reason to doubt them because I know them, and my aunt in particular is one of the best persons I've ever met (my mom says Jesus probably just wanted to appear to my aunt but they were always together). I know you won't believe me, and that is okay, but the point is that you can't say nobody has ever seen Jesus, because I know there are claims, and I'm sure most will be fake, but it doesn't mean some aren't true. There is no way to prove that, how can you prove it?<br /><br />About what you said that atheists "they're fighting against Christianity specifically (other faiths have their detractors but Christianity seems to really bring it out)" I really can't understand why (except that most atheists live in Western Countries where Christianity is the most popular religion). I don't really believe in the Bible, especially the Old Testament. However, when you read about Jesus's life then I can't see why atheists in particular would want to attack him. Have you read about Mohamed? His biography is quite disturbing. Even in other religions/philosophies the "enlightened" masters had some sort of flaw. For example Buddha, I read he was a very good man, but he abandoned his wife and son? He also based his teachings in avoiding suffering. However, Jesus talked about things good men would talk about, he said not to judge, he said to love your enemy (which would prevent wars), and he was the only one who claimed being the son of God. Jesus's teachings were based on love, and he encouraged people to not be afraid. Like you said maybe you don't want to believe, but even as a fable, Jesus is a good one. <br /><br />I know this is a long post... so I will stop here, but those are my views and like Socrates said "I just know that I know nothing".justdoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10782442368665660741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869433775702147571.post-54421202844584102552009-10-16T09:23:34.899-07:002009-10-16T09:23:34.899-07:00I'm kind of considering maybe settling into a ...I'm kind of considering maybe settling into a new religion based on self worship. I'm calling it autism. I think it'll really catch on.Zen Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14585516565066810209noreply@blogger.com