Autumn Dusk Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Can one just decide to be atheist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Yes. But a sudden decision like that takes people by surprise and they'd like to see an explaination. Since it more or less came out of the blue. (I remember making a sudden decision before and next thin I know, everyone arounnd me started asking alot of questions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTheRed Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 sure they can but it shouldnt be out of fear of the truth or not understanding. The truth is still the truth even if its not popular or requires humility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 People can have Epiphany's everyday of the week. They can be good ones or bad ones. It's part of the human condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Well, according to you, yes, because you did...didn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I don't quite understand why anyone would think you couldn't...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I'm sure they can. It doesn't even have to be rational. You can decide anything you want, doesn't make it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTheRed Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) I shall rephrase you make Jesus Sad Edited June 21, 2008 by EricTheRed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyb Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 [indent]Of course you can say in your heart 'I do not believe in God'. But I do not believe you either.[/indent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggyjoan Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) [quote name='EricTheRed' post='1577912' date='Jun 20 2008, 07:10 PM']sure they can but it shouldnt be out of fear of the truth or not understanding. The truth is still the truth even if its not popular or requires humility.[/quote] Edited June 21, 2008 by iggyjoan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 the problem is there isn't a universally accepted definition of atheism out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 [quote name='hot stuff' post='1578596' date='Jun 21 2008, 10:48 AM']the problem is there isn't a universally accepted definition of atheism out there.[/quote] This is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyb Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 [quote name='hot stuff' post='1578596' date='Jun 21 2008, 11:48 AM']the problem is there isn't a universally accepted definition of atheism out there.[/quote] [quote name='Galloglasses' post='1578615' date='Jun 21 2008, 12:03 PM']This is true.[/quote] [indent][color="#FF0000"]Ps 14:1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God.”[/color] NIV Please do not misinterpret me on this. I am not saying autumn is a fool. I am just quoting what is in the bible. Nevertheless, if anyone will say something like this, then he is like man who is trying to see his own eyes. And to the amazement of everyone will remind him, ‘Don’t you know it? Are you blind?’ No! Then again his friends will say, ‘Yes, you have two eyes’. But, he will insist to death, ‘I do not believe you. As long as I do see my own eyes, I will never believe you.’ Look at the mirror brother, then asks, ‘Do I have two eyes’? I will be your mirror, look at me.[/indent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyb Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='reyb' post='1578708' date='Jun 21 2008, 12:53 PM'][indent][color="#FF0000"]Ps 14:1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God.”[/color] NIV Please do not misinterpret me on this. I am not saying autumn is a fool. I am just quoting what is in the bible. Nevertheless, if anyone will say something like this, then he is like man who is trying to see his own eyes. And to the amazement of everyone will remind him, ‘Don’t you know it? Are you blind?’ No! Then again his friends will say, ‘Yes, you have two eyes’. But, he will insist to death, ‘I do not believe you. [color="#0000FF"]As long as I do see my own eyes, I will never believe you.’ [/color] Look at the mirror brother, then asks, ‘Do I have two eyes’? I will be your mirror, look at me.[/indent][/quote] Correction sorry: As long as I do NOT see my own eyes, I will never believe you.’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortify Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Was it a rational decision, or an emotional one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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