I believe there are people who believe that they are atheists. But they live their lives in worship of something that, in practice, becomes their deity, whether they profess it or not.
Edit: to be clear, I have nothing against anyone for their beliefs, atheist or otherwise. Actions speak louder than beliefs and I measure people accordingly. Also, I knew this post would be controversial, and I enjoy the debate because it helps all involved think outside their respective boxes. Cheers!
No, you're absolutely right; whether they deify sex, money, or whatever else, nobody goes long without the worship of something. I think these others are arguing about the personification of said thing to the shape of a deity, which is really a moot distinction. A valid distinction, though, is that there are aimless zombies out there with no purpose until one inhabits them; there are temporary atheists. If they survive it, they find something to worship.
Actually, atheism is the belief that there definitely is no deity. Agnosticism is the lack of belief in a deity. But Jesus said, "You shall know the Truth and the Truth will make you free!"
I think agnosticism is a bit more nuanced. It's more of "I'd believe in a deity if I saw enough proof", whereas atheism is hard core "There is no god".
I'm saying this as an agnostic. I used to be hardcore atheist, but I've opened up my mind to the possibility of a god existing. My problem is that there is so much conflict as to whose god is the right one. Seems that a lot of people usually go with what they were raised with as the correct one.
First step, is to understand that different forms of god are being preached and interpreted by people. That’s all. People. And people can make mistakes, and interpret thru there own lenses — political, emotional, generational. To truly know the Living God Almighty, seek Him first and His kingdom through the Bible, which is written and inspired by the Holy Spirit. This happens in the heart. Not the mind — in the deep part of your spirit. You will find him there waiting.
I have read the bible, back when I was a practicing Catholic. Problem is, there's so many different versions of the Bible, and each has its own quirks, things removed, things added. And all were written by men, supposedly through divine intervention. Same with a lot of the other religions. That's the majority of my issue. How can we tell there was definite divine intervention for any of them? And if there was for some, and not others, then what? Do we toss out wholesale parts of the book like King James did? Do we add back in the story of Lilith procreating with demons to give birth to giants? What do we take as truth and what do we discern as allegorical? Did God really punish children for making fun of Elisha's bald head by sending bears to eat them? That's a bit of overkill. And that only touches the surface.
Atheism is the lack of belief in a deity.
Given what Atheism is, the rest of your statement is nonsense.
With that said, YES there are plenty of atheists who need to worship something.
I believe there are people who believe that they are atheists. But they live their lives in worship of something that, in practice, becomes their deity, whether they profess it or not.
Edit: to be clear, I have nothing against anyone for their beliefs, atheist or otherwise. Actions speak louder than beliefs and I measure people accordingly. Also, I knew this post would be controversial, and I enjoy the debate because it helps all involved think outside their respective boxes. Cheers!
yup the beast system is an idol
No, you're absolutely right; whether they deify sex, money, or whatever else, nobody goes long without the worship of something. I think these others are arguing about the personification of said thing to the shape of a deity, which is really a moot distinction. A valid distinction, though, is that there are aimless zombies out there with no purpose until one inhabits them; there are temporary atheists. If they survive it, they find something to worship.
Actually, atheism is the belief that there definitely is no deity. Agnosticism is the lack of belief in a deity. But Jesus said, "You shall know the Truth and the Truth will make you free!"
I think agnosticism is a bit more nuanced. It's more of "I'd believe in a deity if I saw enough proof", whereas atheism is hard core "There is no god".
I'm saying this as an agnostic. I used to be hardcore atheist, but I've opened up my mind to the possibility of a god existing. My problem is that there is so much conflict as to whose god is the right one. Seems that a lot of people usually go with what they were raised with as the correct one.
First step, is to understand that different forms of god are being preached and interpreted by people. That’s all. People. And people can make mistakes, and interpret thru there own lenses — political, emotional, generational. To truly know the Living God Almighty, seek Him first and His kingdom through the Bible, which is written and inspired by the Holy Spirit. This happens in the heart. Not the mind — in the deep part of your spirit. You will find him there waiting.
I have read the bible, back when I was a practicing Catholic. Problem is, there's so many different versions of the Bible, and each has its own quirks, things removed, things added. And all were written by men, supposedly through divine intervention. Same with a lot of the other religions. That's the majority of my issue. How can we tell there was definite divine intervention for any of them? And if there was for some, and not others, then what? Do we toss out wholesale parts of the book like King James did? Do we add back in the story of Lilith procreating with demons to give birth to giants? What do we take as truth and what do we discern as allegorical? Did God really punish children for making fun of Elisha's bald head by sending bears to eat them? That's a bit of overkill. And that only touches the surface.