• Compactor9679
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    1 year ago

    I find it funny people identify as “athiest” what does that even mean…

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      1 year ago

      ?? Is this sarcasm? An atheist is someone who hears the god claims different religions are making, sees there is no evidence for any of it, and logically concludes they do not believe any gods are real.

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          1 year ago

          Whether you believe in a god or gods has nothing to do with any of your other beliefs. The term atheism refers simply to the rejection of the claim that gods exist. Many atheists believe many different things outside of that core question. Most follow logic and scientific evidence to come to their conclusions but that is not necessarily a requirement.

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              1 year ago

              I can’t speak for mfanx2, but I believe in myself. I’m the one that I have to live with for the rest of my life.

              You seem to be under the impression that people have to believe in something. It’s just not true. Unfortunately, religions hammer this into people from an early age, so it’s difficult to break out of the mindset.

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                1 year ago

                i believe in myself Could not be more selfish.

                I cant imagine you give yourself meaning in life. What makes you think you are better than anybody?

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                  1 year ago

                  LOL what? Where are you getting that? I never said I was a god or something.

                  I simply recognize that I have to live with myself for the rest of my life, and that guides my actions.

                  Also, suddenly, I’m remembering why I had drifted away from commenting on Lemmy.

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                    1 year ago

                    Its symple, if not God, then what? You said “me” so… Yea cant be more selfish