An Atheist can be just like religious extremists. yes or no?
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Of course, there are extremists in any group. Much like Jihadists in Islam, Westboro Baptist Church in the Baptist faith, and the KKK which is partial to Christianity; there are extremist parts in any group. No different for any group. I will say that to anyone that asks, and have said it. To say there aren't extremists in your respective group to try to 1up another person is a flat out lie, and is quite frankly rude. However, that's straying a bit from the point. Side: yes
Definition of religion courtesy of merriam-webster "a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith" Most atheists are religious, but most atheists are not very self aware because their poor understanding of language has made them superstitious and arbitrary. Side: yes
THAT is one of the most stupid statements I've ever read. There have been, and ARE many Atheists that have an infinite understanding of language. You don't think religions are "superstitious and arbitrary"? That Islam isn't arbitrary to a Christian (and vice-versa)?? "We discover, in the gospels, a groundwork of vulgar ignorance, of things impossible, of superstition, fanaticism and fabrication." Thomas Jefferson Arbitrary enough for ya??
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is omnipotent. Is he able but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he BOTH able and willing?, then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able NOR willing? Then why call him GOD! Epicurus Poor understanding of language? Religious? Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius', Epictetus, Cicero, Voltaire, Epicurus, Thomas Paine, James Madison. ALL pagan or Atheist, No religious "ardor or faith" ... no problem with an understanding of language you would have to agree! Side: yes
The Epicurian argument is stupid and only appealing to people who don't know any better. Probably because their understanding of language sucks. No, it's an argument of petulance, not resulting from anything sound. "Prove to me that there is a God!" It is the same as asking, "Prove to me that it is true that there is such a thing as truth!" It's an absurd question from either a very sick mind or the mind of someone who has a poorer grasp of language than they are willing to admit. The fact that I operate under the assumption that an atheist is ignorant is a lot more courteous than believing they understand what it is they are saying. Blasphemy against the holy spirit is truly an unforgivable sin, and with good reason. Anyone who would deny the existence of truth is wicked to the core, and can't be trusted with anything. It's about keeping it real. Side: yes
Absolutely! One only needs a radical idea to be an extremist, or a thirst for power. Take ISIS, it started as a small group in 2004 and grew from there. The bigger it gets, the more dangerous. When you have a built-in cause, like a religious disagreement, it's easy. An Atheist would have to sell an idea, find minds to convince, money to finance the movement. With a religion, most of that is built-in. Yes, there are Atheistic extremists, but THEY need to build a following. Usually they can be stopped before they get too strong. I hate ALL extremists, Atheistic, Religious, or just power hungry. Side: yes
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Yes, the entire Democrat Party has become extremists when it comes to no restriction abortions. 80% of Americns want to have limits on abortions, yet the Democrat Party refuses to do so. THEY ARE EXTREMISTS! People who vote for them are no different than some idiot voting for a KKK member. Side: yes
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COMPLETE FOOL! If you actually think Liberals are truly Christian, then you must think the KKK are Christian as well. The Bible says you will know a Christian by their love. Do you think that supporting the right to kill even viable late term special needs Babies is a loving thing to do? Is it ok to kill a viable special needs baby for merely being different? Is that what a true Christian would support? The Left supports so many things that go against the Christian faith. Insecure people like you hate the Christian faith because it says homosexuaity is a sin. Dysfunctional insecurity is a terrible thing. I guarantee you that the loudest, most angry, most vocal anti Christian people on this site are extremist Gays who can't stand it when people do not want our nation to be forced to sanction homosexuality as a natural normal sexual orientation. Stop forcing your agendas on all people and we will get along just fine. Side: yes
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