A question for atheists
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A question for atheists
Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:
"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"
So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?
"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"
So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?
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Re: A question for atheists
Of course! If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?Nessa wrote:Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:
"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"
So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?
Ken
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If Pascal's Wager became Pascal's Guarantee then I guess a lot to think about, since my other option would be to have my soul roasted in hellfire for all eternity. It would be an extremely resentful conversion if it happened. If god existed he'd have a lot of explaining to do.
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Re: A question for atheists
Of course.If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
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Re: A question for atheists
Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness.If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
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Re: A question for atheists
EssentialSacrifice wrote:Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness.If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
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“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
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Re: A question for atheists
Some years ago I would reply to you: yes.Nessa wrote:Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:
"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"
So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?
But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good.
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Re: A question for atheists
My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.EssentialSacrifice wrote:Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness.If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
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Re: A question for atheists
Here we go again...Kenny wrote:My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.EssentialSacrifice wrote:Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness.If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
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Kenny,
You do realize if theism is false, that's the same as saying theism doesn't exist, don't you?
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow
St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow
St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
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Re: A question for atheists
Sure, in a world where everyone behaved rationally. Here on Earth there are still people who think Elvis is alive and the moon landing was faked. Incontrovertible evidence that god doesn't exist and never has would definitely diminish Christianity, but it wouldn't kill it entirely. Thus there would still be theists, thus there would still be atheists...RickD wrote:Here we go again...Kenny wrote:My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.EssentialSacrifice wrote:Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness.If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
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Kenny,
You do realize if theism is false, that's the same as saying theism doesn't exist, don't you?
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Re: A question for atheists
Kenny wrote:Of course! If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?Nessa wrote:Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:
"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"
So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?
Ken
The answer to the question is suppose to help reveal what issue the atheist has with christianity e.g moral or intellectual etc
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Dawkins says that if he met God after he died and knew he was then true....he would say...
"Evidence, God! Where was the evidence?!"
I dont believe it is a mere matter of evidence for him.
He is disgusted and insulted at very thought of the Christian God.
His pride and trust in his own intellect won't even let him see beyond himself.
"Evidence, God! Where was the evidence?!"
I dont believe it is a mere matter of evidence for him.
He is disgusted and insulted at very thought of the Christian God.
His pride and trust in his own intellect won't even let him see beyond himself.
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Wait...what? Elvis is still alive...right?edwardmurphy wrote:Sure, in a world where everyone behaved rationally. Here on Earth there are still people who think Elvis is alive and the moon landing was faked. Incontrovertible evidence that god doesn't exist and never has would definitely diminish Christianity, but it wouldn't kill it entirely. Thus there would still be theists, thus there would still be atheists...RickD wrote:Here we go again...Kenny wrote:My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.EssentialSacrifice wrote:Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness.If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Ken
Kenny,
You do realize if theism is false, that's the same as saying theism doesn't exist, don't you?
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow
St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow
St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
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Re: A question for atheists
No! As long as there are people who believe God exists, there will be theist.RickD wrote:Here we go again...Kenny wrote:My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.EssentialSacrifice wrote:Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness.If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Ken
Kenny,
You do realize if theism is false, that's the same as saying theism doesn't exist, don't you?
Ken
RickD wrote
"What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence".
"What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence".
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It does a very poor job of itNessa wrote:Kenny wrote:Of course! If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?Nessa wrote:Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:
"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"
So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?
Ken
The answer to the question is suppose to help reveal what issue the atheist has with christianity e.g moral or intellectual etc
Ken
RickD wrote
"What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence".
"What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence".