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Yes XieXie they should, and in my experience many or even most of them do. However there is
something you should keep in mind; most atheist come to their belief initially by rejecting the
religion they are exposed to the most. And given that this is an English speaking web site that
religion is usually Christianity among the atheists here. So that means they’ve been thinking
about Christianity longer than Atheism. Additionally it might seem to you as simple as an argument
between there being something or there being nothing, but Christianity has a whole mythology and
framework that goes with it so it is subject to logical discussion at every aspect of that framework
where as atheism has just one tenet of there being nothing of a supernatural nature.
But finally XieXie I would like to leave you with this. If you believe that someone just as smart or
smarter than you can’t look at the same information and after just as much or more thoughtful
consideration come to a different conclusion than you then you are not only guilty of hubris but
also making a grave error in judgment as well as showing a distinct lack of respect for other
people. |
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This debate’s heading is a sentence fragment. XieXie didn’t finish the sentence. The debate
should have stated “Atheists Should Apply The Same Scrutiny They Do To Christianity To Atheism As
Well”. Anyway, I can only agree if we are speaking about an atheist who conclusively affirms the
nonexistence of a god. I cannot, however, agree if we are speaking about an atheist who rejects
theism, because, although I am not an atheist, I too reject theism as a belief system. I say this
because it is kind of the same as asking someone “Why don’t you believe in my imaginary
friend?” (no comparison to any god intended). A better question to ask is “Why should I”,
rather than “Why don’t I?” So overall, I’d say I partially agree. |
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Yes, they should, so they can realize their beliefs are delusional and join us. |
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 Mark  23 May 2008 02:52
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The point about an atheist is that they have no believe. |
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Atheist are fun loving people who don't try to convert anybody. |
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