First time I've ever seen any part of name used in a sentence... Vocab level 1000

I have no explanation for things that aren't happening and that aren't true. To dismiss anything we've learned through the scientific method in favor of a belief is to be apathetic of reality. To teach children a belief as fact is detrimental to our advancement as a species. I will most certainly criticize people that do these things.

The promethehans did it !!!!

Im thinking they need to change the name of #OffTopic

Let me help fix your statements.... [quote]for putting their faith in [i][b]something that they have no proof of, along with claiming that a 5,000 year old document written by a bunch of people is completely infallible. [/b][/i] [/quote] [quote]for [i][b]using their brains to rationally and logically review and research all the facts available to them to make an informed decision[/b][/i]. To rationalize their origin story, Atheists [i][b]use the laws of science unlike Christians who tend to ignore the laws of science[/b][/i]. [/quote] Christians are normally ridiculed for their beliefs when they can't support them or explain them, or when they make false claims about others, or when they attempt to claim some sort of right that they don't have (like forcing a classroom to say a prayer).

Because we're not afraid to admit we dont know something, and we look for an answer. We dont make up silly stories to explain things.

Atheism doesn't have an "origin story" We know that we do not know the answers. My personal brand of Atheism has literally no connection to "faith". I believe what can be proven, and I keep an open mind to unproven theories that hold water. My problem with Christians is that they're so far separated from the teachings of their "savior" that he would look on them in disgust. The entire institution is a cult devised to control the masses. It was put together, taking from many other religions, and installed in Rome 300 years after the death of Jesus. The Romans knew they were spread out too far and were losing control, and this consolidated their power. [i]None of that would bother me if anyone actually practiced his teachings[/i] Do we see Christians washing the feet of the homeless? Do we see them giving what they can until everyone is safe and fed and housed? Do we see them treating our brothers and sisters of other faiths and nationalities like brothers and sisters? We see them gambling, ignoring the multitudes of poverty stricken people, and blindly propping up a system devised keep the powerful in power. We see pastors living in mega mansions. We see [i]countless[/i] priests committing unspeakable sex crimes. We see them touting their Christianity as a defense mechanism and not spending a single day as a [i]good person.[/i] Christianity is great. However Christians are misguided. The hypocrisy and conspiracy is too much for me to handle. The actual philosophies are gold, the "stories", in my opinion, were meant to teach ideals and not to be treated as a historical text. The modern interpretation of Christianity is a let down to anyone actually interested in existentialism or philosophy. [spoiler]if you're the one good christian out there, much respect. However the institution is too full of greed and too lacking in upholding the philosophical ideals they preach.[/spoiler] [spoiler]You may think the Roman Empire was over 1700 years ago, but it simply transitioned in to the English empire and currently, the American empire.[/spoiler]

All these kids saying, "THE UNIVERSE WASN'T MADE IN 4,000 YEARS YOU IDIOT!!" Not even giving explanations. It's perfectly possible, try not to think something is wrong because it's not okay in your opinion.

Because their beliefs are ridiculous.

"Having a debate against a creationist is like trying to play chess with a pigeon. It'll crap on the board, knock the pieces over, and strut around in victory after its over. "

In all fairness, Christian and Catholic beliefs have dominated western culture since around 400 C.E. (A.D. if you prefer) when it was declared the religion of Rome. At one time, it was a crime to challenge the church's teachings; just look at Galileo, or Kepler. But to answer your question, atheists aren't tied to a belief of creation and the will of a god. So questions like "Where did we come from" and "Why are we here" don't have "simple" answers. There are Christian who seek answers outside God, unfortunately their names elude me at the moment.

It's only on the Internet in the real world these Keyboard warrior atheists are very small