Teacher Fired: Said Bible Is Not Literal

[Sundae]

Actually I was taught Norse myths, Greek and Roman - and Christian (religion, because it's still practised today) on the basis that - as Cloud says - it helps with an understanding of literature.

I taught myself the basics of the Egyptian pantheon before I went there because I knew it would make my trip more interesting - as there aren't any major works available in hieroglypics so I hadn't come across those stories before.

RK I do understand where you're coming from - but can't you see that your strident condemnation doesn't help advance the cause of logical atheism? I'm not suggesting for a second that you're murderous. but you can be as confrontational in your own beliefs as some fundamentalists.

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Actually I was taught Norse myths, Greek and Roman - and Christian (religion, because it's still practised today) on the basis that - as Cloud says - it helps with an understanding of literature.

I taught myself the basics of the Egyptian pantheon before I went there because I knew it would make my trip more interesting - as there aren't any major works available in hieroglypics so I hadn't come across those stories before.

RK I do understand where you're coming from - but can't you see that your strident condemnation doesn't help advance the cause of logical atheism? I'm not suggesting for a second that you're murderous. but you can be as confrontational in your own beliefs as some fundamentalists.

Atheism is a lack of a belief, not a belief.
I actually met a Thor worshiper once... they are out there.

[monster]

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Atheism is a lack of a belief, not a belief.

Lack of belief is more like agnosticism. Atheism is the belief there is no god.

I actually met a Thor worshiper once... they are out there.

Many worship him from afar -after all he is pretty cute- but they soon back off when they realize the true extent of his warmongering capabilities. And the mess he leaves behind.

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by monster

Lack of belief is more like agnosticism. Atheism is the belief there is no god.

No, agnosticism is the belief that it is impossible to know for sure. Atheism is the lack of a belief in gods. You can be both atheist and agnostic.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

No, agnosticism is the belief that it is impossible to know for sure. Atheism is the lack of a belief in gods. You can be both atheist and agnostic.

I agree it's not agnosticism -I said it's "more like" it.

I believe that you are wrong in your definitions, and that this argument has once again come full circle without any productivity. I also believe I don't really care enough to argue any further.