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Originally Posted by dor  okay then you're not an atheist, your an atheist about a personal, supernatural intervetionalist god? |
That is the definition of "atheist" as I use it.
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Originally Posted by dor sorry didn't mean you personally , think 'when one says" |
I understand. Atheists in general don't necessarily make the claims you stated.
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Originally Posted by dor Richard Dawkins is a fool... he has little or no understanding of humanity or human nature that's for sure... He's certainly done nothing to warrant being treated with any respect or courtesy since he has none for other people -- and his arrogance crosses over to idiocy. |
I beg your pardon. I understand your point, and it strikes me as vengeance-based, just like the bible. Still, in these forums, etiquette calls for no personal attacks, and I'd prefer to keep it that way.
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Originally Posted by dor okay but it's a pretty big question to leave lying around eh? I look at religion or spirituality, if you prefer, as this - take some time to dwell on it - you don t have to be a pro - you don't have to be a professional tennis player to own a racket and have a match once in awhile. i look at prayer or reading theology as that - dwelling upon a question. |
okay, I'll dwell on it.