Religion and faith

[Ha'kiv]

1. Strong theist. 100 per cent probability of God. In the words of C.G. Jung: "I do not believe, I know."
2. De facto theist. Very high probability but short of 100 per cent. "I cannot know for certain, but I strongly believe in God and live my life on the assumption that he is there."
3. Technically agnostic but leaning towards theism. Higher than 50 per cent but not very high. "I am very uncertain, but I am inclined to believe in God."
4. Completely impartial agnostic. Exactly 50 per cent. "God's existence and non-existence are exactly equiprobable."
5. Technically agnostic but leaning towards atheism. Lower than 50 per cent but not very low. "I do not know whether God exists but I'm inclined to be skeptical."
6. De facto atheist. Very low probability, but short of zero. "I cannot know for certain but I think God is very improbable, and I live my life on the assumption that he is not there."
7. Strong atheist. "I know there is no God, with the same conviction as Jung knows there is one."

 

[{ Emilia }]

I'm an atheist. I have no reason to believe in god.

Our scientific explanations for why we are here (no matter how incomplete they are) seem more probable than the existence of god. The latter being so incredibly unlikely that it's bordering on impossible (see: Richard Dawkins).

 

[Ha'kiv]

I agree. Although I label myself as "agnostic atheist", since it is impossible to prove something does not exist and no matter how unlikely something is, we cannot claim it's nonexistent for sure. However I'm about as "agnostic" when it comes to god as I am with unicorns.

 

[Pingfah]

"There's probably no god, now stop worrying and enjoy your life."

 

[Ha'kiv]

"Not only is there no god, but try getting a plumber on weekends."

 

[Amaris]

I am an atheist. I do not believe in any god or gods.

When it comes to faith, I like to pay note to the classic axioms on the subject: The Wiccan Rede says "As long as it harm none, do what thou will." The golden rule says to "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you". In essence, as long as someone of faith doesn't attempt to curtail my rights or cause me malevolent physical, emotional, or mental harm, I am more than happy to live side by side with them and anyone of any faith.

 

[{ Emilia }]

I agree. Although I label myself as "agnostic atheist", since it is impossible to prove something does not exist and no matter how unlikely something is, we cannot claim it's nonexistent for sure. However I'm about as "agnostic" when it comes to god as I am with unicorns.

That actually does sound like it's simply a Richard Dawkins quote.

 

[Ha'kiv]

That actually does sound like it's simply a Richard Dawkins quote.

I'm afraid it's not. I assume, because of the unicorns?

 

[pimp]

I am a STRONG BELIEVER in Atheism

(excuse the pun )

 

[{ Emilia }]

I think he used fairies in the garden in his quote.
Anyway:

From Wiki:

Dawkins suggests definitive statements to summarize one's place along the spectrum of theistic probability. These "milestones" are:

1. Strong theist. 100 per cent probability of God. In the words of C.G. Jung: "I do not believe, I know."
2. De facto theist. Very high probability but short of 100 per cent. "I cannot know for certain, but I strongly believe in God and live my life on the assumption that he is there."
3. Technically agnostic but leaning towards theism. Higher than 50 per cent but not very high. "I am very uncertain, but I am inclined to believe in God."
4. Completely impartial agnostic. Exactly 50 per cent. "God's existence and non-existence are exactly equiprobable."
5. Technically agnostic but leaning towards atheism. Lower than 50 per cent but not very low. "I do not know whether God exists but I'm inclined to be skeptical."
6. De facto atheist. Very low probability, but short of zero. "I cannot know for certain but I think God is very improbable, and I live my life on the assumption that he is not there."
7. Strong atheist. "I know there is no God, with the same conviction as Jung knows there is one."

I'm number 6.

 

[Pingfah]

Also number 6.

 

[Amaris]

I think he used fairies in the garden in his quote.
Anyway:

From Wiki:

Dawkins suggests definitive statements to summarize one's place along the spectrum of theistic probability. These "milestones" are:

1. Strong theist. 100 per cent probability of God. In the words of C.G. Jung: "I do not believe, I know."
2. De facto theist. Very high probability but short of 100 per cent. "I cannot know for certain, but I strongly believe in God and live my life on the assumption that he is there."
3. Technically agnostic but leaning towards theism. Higher than 50 per cent but not very high. "I am very uncertain, but I am inclined to believe in God."
4. Completely impartial agnostic. Exactly 50 per cent. "God's existence and non-existence are exactly equiprobable."
5. Technically agnostic but leaning towards atheism. Lower than 50 per cent but not very low. "I do not know whether God exists but I'm inclined to be skeptical."
6. De facto atheist. Very low probability, but short of zero. "I cannot know for certain but I think God is very improbable, and I live my life on the assumption that he is not there."
7. Strong atheist. "I know there is no God, with the same conviction as Jung knows there is one."

I'm number 6.

What's interesting, is that there is a shortcut between #1 and #7 that bypasses the other 5. It's like a wormhole from one side to the other. I took that motherfucker.

 

[Ha'kiv]

I'm going to use that in the first post, if you don't mind.
I'm also number 6.

 

[{ Emilia }]

I'm going to use that in the first post, if you don't mind.
I'm also number 6.

No problem. Add a poll.

 

[Ha'kiv]

How do I do that?
Edit: Got it, nevermind.

 

[boobatuba]

I'm a number 7. I have no problem explaining logically why there can not be a God.

 

[thestrangequark]

I suppose I'm about a 6.5. While I have no belief in god, I think it just as silly (and unscientific) to say with complete certainty that there isn't one as to say with complete certainty that there is.

 

[Ha'kiv]

I suppose I'm about a 6.5. While I have no belief in god, I think it just as silly (and unscientific) to say with complete certainty that there isn't one as to say with complete certainty that there is.

It's silly, but I wouldn't say just as silly. Some things are simply more probable than others.

 

[Ha'kiv]

I'm a number 7. I have no problem explaining logically why there can not be a God.

Well I would love to hear your explanation, if you're up for it?

 

[thestrangequark]

I suppose I'm about a 6.5. While I have no belief in god, I think it just as silly (and unscientific) to say with complete certainty that there isn't one as to say with complete certainty that there is.

It's silly, but I wouldn't say just as silly. Some things are simply more probable than others.

Yeah, I'll go with that. I'm just not choosing wording carefully because it's half past 6 am and I've not been able to get to sleep yet. Hooray for insomnia. I suppose I ought to stay out of here. Not choosing wording carefully in this particular thread is likely unwise.