Reply #255: maybe belief SYSTEM is too strong [View All]

[ProdigalJunkMail]

I am not trying to insult you...and I do not feel like you are being mocking by any size or stretch of the imagination. I am not saying this to make myself feel better...simply to clarify a point of terminology that seems to ruffle feathers (see this whole conversation).

You do not believe in a God...true? My concept of God is something that you have chosen to completely disregard. And you know, while I do not believe as you do (that God does not exist) I am cool with that (and not that you care a whit about what I may or may not think).

But, here is the question: As an atheist, do you not believe God exists (which leaves room for discussion and interesting conversation) or do you believe that God does not exist? They are two distinctly different questions...and if you answer "I believe that no God exists" (as many atheist will) then that is a belief...no? I mean, you cannot empirically prove it either way?

Please don't be offended. I am not trying to be a nuisance...but this is a point that many Christians/Atheists get caught up on. And a thought out conversation on it might do some good!

Thanks for your considered opinion!
theProdigal