Sunday, February 10, 2013


Thought I might have a go at CARM's questions for atheists. Here ya go:



How would you define atheism?”

Atheism is defined as the belief that there are no gods.



Do you act according to what you believe (there is no God) in or what you don't believe in (lack belief in God)?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I act according to what I believe.



Do you think it is inconsistent for someone who "lacks belief" in God to work against God's existence by attempting to show that God doesn't exist?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I don't think it's inconsistent.



How sure are you that your atheism properly represents reality?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I am quite convinced.



How sure are you that your atheism is correct?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I am quite convinced.



How would you define what truth is?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I would define something as true if it can be objectively demonstrated to others.



Why do you believe your atheism is a justifiable position to hold?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I believe it is because those claiming that a god exists have failed to provide any evidence for their existence.



Are you a materialist, or a physicalist, or what?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I don't consider myself either.



Do you affirm or deny that atheism is a worldview?  Why or why not?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I deny that it is a worldview; it is the single belief that there are no gods.



Not all atheists are antagonistic to Christianity, but for those of you who are, why the antagonism?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, it is because Christian activists are making a concerted effort to gain special treatment under the law for their beliefs.



If you were at one time a believer in the Christian God, what caused you to deny his existence?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I have never believed in the Christian god.



Do you believe the world would be better off without religion?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I have no opinion on the subject.



Do you believe the world would be better off without Christianity?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I have no opinion on the subject.



Do you believe that faith in a God or gods is a mental disorder?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I have no opinion on the subject.



Must God be known through the scientific method?:

Atheism makes no claim about how god must or must not be known.



If you answered yes to the previous question, then how do you avoid a category mistake by requiring material evidence for an immaterial God?”

Not applicable.



Do we have any purpose as human beings?”

Atheism makes no claim about purpose.



If we do have purpose, can you as an atheist please explain how that purpose is determined?”

Not applicable.



Where does morality come from?”

Atheism makes no claim about morality.



Are there moral absolutes?”

Atheism makes no claim about morality.



If there are moral absolutes, could you list a few of them?”

Not applicable.



Do you believe there is such a thing as evil?  If so, what is it?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I believe that actions that cause grievous harm to lots of people could be described as evil.



If you believe that the God of the Old Testament is morally bad, by what standard do you judge that he is bad?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I judge the god of the Old Testament to be morally bad because his actions caused lots of harm to lots of people.



What would it take for you to believe in God?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, it would take sufficient evidence.



What would constitute sufficient evidence for God’s existence?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I'm not sure. But an omniscient god would know.



Must this evidence be rationally based, archaeological, testable in a lab, etc. or what?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I'm not sure. But an omniscient god would know.



Do you think that a society that is run by Christians or atheists would be safer?  Why?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I think it depends on how dogmatic the atheists are.



Do you believe in free will?  (free will being the ability to make choices without coersion).”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, yes.



If you believe in free will do you see any problem with defending the idea that the physical brain, which is limited and subject to the neuro-chemical laws of the brain, can still produce free will choices?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, yes.



If you affirm evolution and that the universe will continue to expand forever, then do you think it is probable that given enough time, brains would evolve to the point of exceeding mere physical limitations and become free of the physical and temporal, and thereby become "deity" and not be restricted by space and time?  If not, why not?”

Since this question is addressed to me personally, I do not answer it on behalf of atheism. Personally, I have opinion on the subject.



If you answered the previous question in the affirmative, then aren't you saying that it is probable that some sort of God exists?”

Not applicable.

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