08-30-2006, 08:41 PM
Quote:I have no problem with people who believe what they do because they questioned it, thought about it, and came to that conclusion.
I have a problem with those who simply believe what they are told.
Wow, you're just the expert on atheists aren't you? Let's go through this, slowly and surely, so you get it right this time and don't mark me as something I'm not:
1) Theists believe in a god/gods. Some may admit they can be wrong and there is none, but some will not.
2) Agnostics have no belief; there is no proof.
4) Atheists believe there is no god. Some may admit they can be wrong, and some will not.
I believe there is no god, just I believe natural selection exists. But I am not so stupid as to claim I am 100% right, so stop putting words in my mouth.
First off, there are exceptions to every rule. If 95% of atheists are arrogant in their beliefs, I can with supreme confidence state that atheists are arrogant. If you'd like, I can add the word "generally" to it, *shrug*.
Second, thanks for the definitions. See, I just looked them up in my dictionary right before posting, so I appreciate the clarification.
Third, an Atheist who admits that they might be wrong is no longer an Atheist, but an Agnostic.... possibly bordering on Atheism. I happen to be in the category, just for the record.
I suggest that *you* should go and look up the definitions.
Now for the definition of "arrogant" from Websters - 1 : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner <an arrogant official>
Add "dismissive" to that, and that is a perfect picture of Atheists when it comes to those of faith.... generally. I don't necessarily mean you. K?
-A