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If atheists have no purpose and meaning to life, why spend time on R&S?

This is something I truly do not have an answer for.

Update:

This argument is raised by many militant atheists. It did not originate with me.

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  • Pamela
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    unbelievers are not stupid-

    they know a good thing when they see it

    and even though many will complain that the 'grapes are sour'

    they want them just the same

    many truly wish that God was everything believers claim Him to be-

    they just can't get over their pride and fear that would allow them see for themselves

    but most are here - I think- because

    they're drawn to what they want deep down to be the truth

    and they're hoping that someone will say something that makes sense to them

    and gives them a reason to hope in God for themselves:)

    those are the ones I'm glad are here

    and I hope God uses me to be that person who helps them take the leap:)

    I'm just a beggar telling other beggars where to find food-

    if they listen and believe me- they can feast at His table-

    if they blow me off- that's their choice

  • 9 years ago

    I'm surrounded all day by christians. Most of them seem to be unhappy and without a purpose,so what are you on about? As for why I come to R&S, I like to see what silly things christians say and do. Many of you are out here in real life making decisions in the schools and the court house that have an impact on me. If I don't say something they'll think I don't care.

  • The IDEA that life is meaningless and the FEELING that your life has no meaning is different. Atheists may not share the same meaning Christians believe so, but our lives is actually quite meaningful and full of purpose.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Dude, only the most ignorant religious people say that atheists have no purpose or meaning to life. Congrats on being one of those.

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  • 9 years ago

    What does anyone else spend time on R&S for?

    I personally enjoy looking at all the arguments and logical fallacies. I consider this as my favorite humor site.

  • Robin
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    Obviously you don't have an answer to it, because atheists do have purpose and meaning. We find it ourselves. No need for a god or a religion to find meaning in life.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Your straw man is on fire, dummy. Better put it out.

    How really stupid does one need to be to assert that 'atheists have no pupose and meaning to life'? The only answer has to be that, in America's trailer parks, incest is rampant and a whole new kind of imbecile is being bred daily.

  • Shay
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    My purpose in life is do the same thing religious people do to me.

    Give my two cents in.(:

    My meaning in life is to live.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    You assume too much.

    Just because I don't believe in your particular fairy tale doesn't mean my life has no meaning. You cultists are so ignorant and arrogant that you can't even fathom that the vast majority of this planet's population considers whatever particular flavor of mind control cult it is that you subscribe to to be absolute bullshit.

  • 9 years ago

    Why would you think that atheists have no purpose and meaning to life?

    Source(s): Common Sense
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