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In reply to the discussion: Most religion is faith-based, rather than logic-based. [View all]MineralMan
(147,386 posts)44. Here is some information from your link:
The website is a Christian website, as show in the boldfaced statement. The same organization also has a website called allaboutcreation.org, which is a creationist website. I do not accept definitions of atheism from Christian sources. Such definitions have a distinct theistic bias. Look at a dictionary if you want objective definitions, not a religious website. For pete's sake!
All About Philosophy
ABOUT US
We believe the pursuit of truth is the highest calling of humanity. We are a collection of people who have wandered many paths, but all discovered that same truth. We are passionate about sparking authentic life journeys and sharing compelling content with skeptics, seekers, believers, and a hurting world.
We seek to be non-threatening, practical, and informative, using the technology of the Internet to pose tough questions and seek candid answers about God, Creation, Life, Humanity, Thought, History, and Truth.
Many people refer to us as Christians, but we consider ourselves followers of Jesus. Like Jesus, we reject many of the issues found in organized religion (man-made attempts to reach God through rules and rituals). Actually, we believe religion has kept more people from the truth than anything in history. Although we reject man-made religion, we consider the personal pursuit of God as paramount in each of our personal life journeys.
This information is offered by AllAboutGOD.com, which is structured as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. If you would like to support our efforts, you can make a tax-deductible contribution here. Thanks!
ABOUT US
We believe the pursuit of truth is the highest calling of humanity. We are a collection of people who have wandered many paths, but all discovered that same truth. We are passionate about sparking authentic life journeys and sharing compelling content with skeptics, seekers, believers, and a hurting world.
We seek to be non-threatening, practical, and informative, using the technology of the Internet to pose tough questions and seek candid answers about God, Creation, Life, Humanity, Thought, History, and Truth.
Many people refer to us as Christians, but we consider ourselves followers of Jesus. Like Jesus, we reject many of the issues found in organized religion (man-made attempts to reach God through rules and rituals). Actually, we believe religion has kept more people from the truth than anything in history. Although we reject man-made religion, we consider the personal pursuit of God as paramount in each of our personal life journeys.
This information is offered by AllAboutGOD.com, which is structured as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. If you would like to support our efforts, you can make a tax-deductible contribution here. Thanks!
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More importantly, you should allow people room for their own self definition
marylandblue
Nov 2018
#51
This is also why I regret it every time I take him off ignore to see if he's showing integrity.
Pope George Ringo II
Nov 2018
#45
Great. You've finally found one old dictionary which agrees with you.
Pope George Ringo II
Nov 2018
#57
What's wrong with picking a valid definition that corresponds to what you believe?
marylandblue
Nov 2018
#60
Has more to do with the definition of belief than anything else, and belief is a problematic word
marylandblue
Nov 2018
#77
Well, if he's an atheist, I'd say he's pretty well-qualified to say what he believes.
Pope George Ringo II
Nov 2018
#67
I am not defining atheism. I never have defined atheism, except pointing out the definition.
guillaumeb
Nov 2018
#23
I agree w/ your statement that religion is faith based, not logic based. That's fine. Folks are...
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2018
#31
Absolutely. And if one goes back into history, you'll find that most religions all have the ...
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2018
#36
Actually, you find a huge variety of beliefs that have gigantic consequences.
marylandblue
Nov 2018
#83
Well, you said, "you'll find that most religions all have the exact same beliefs,
marylandblue
Nov 2018
#87
Now I know its the religion group. I avoid the religion group rather ironically, religiously. I
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2018
#98
IF you consider Ethical Culture to be a "religion", then it's an exception to that rule.
no_hypocrisy
Nov 2018
#78
Des Cartes proved by logic that God exists and the Church rejected it because it negated the need fo
keithbvadu2
Nov 2018
#110