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Originally Posted by Genteel Death
A true atheist understands the benefits of being a religious person and religion as such. And religion has major points in its favour. To dismiss all of it with spite and cynicism is to miss the point of being alive entirely. Juvenile antagonism can't hold it down for more than a few aggressive insults.
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I can understand what you're getting at for the most part, even if I do not
entirely agree (especially with that first sentence).
I could say, "A true atheist understands the benefits of juvenile antagonism"...and really, it would mean about the same thing. Nothing.
All a true atheist needs to believe, in order to truly be an atheist, is that God does not exist. Of course, the smart ones come to this conclusion partially as a result of actually studying other religions...but it in no way/shape/form means that they nec. have to see benefits in it.
Do I? If religion keeps one from stealing my guitar or raping my girlfriend, more power to 'em. I just don't think religion is EVER necessary...sometimes I think man gives himself too much credit, other times I think he doesn't give himself enough. People get themselves through situations, God does not even if many feel the need to give him credit.
Of course, I could go into that whole "well technically atheism is a form of religion" debate (and really it is...because as I've said before, "religion" only means "belief")...but I'll save that one as I've already expressed my views on it.