Video clip.. you should watch (reject, beliefs, atheist, religion)

[Tawn]

http://www.channel4.com/entertainmen...ing/dbdoll.ram

Makes you think doesnt it?

[Tawn]

See how easy it is for someones beliefs to get the better of them... can we be sure that we arent under the same false pretenses? Us Atheists too?

[Montalban]

Originally Posted by Tawn

See how easy it is for someones beliefs to get the better of them... can we be sure that we arent under the same false pretenses? Us Atheists too?

Is atheism a belief?

[Tawn]

Originally Posted by Montalban

Is atheism a belief?

Yes it is a belief, but not a religion.

[meogi]

I don't consider normal forms of atheism to be under any 'false pretenses'... the lack of belief (generally) comes from lack of warrant for such belief. There is no rejection, and therefore no pretense.

That said, I question my lack of belief all the time... would I like to believe? Yes, of course. But that in turn ends up strengthening my belief that it would be unwarranted.

[Montalban]

Originally Posted by meogi

I don't consider normal forms of atheism to be under any 'false pretenses'... the lack of belief (generally) comes from lack of warrant for such belief. There is no rejection, and therefore no pretense.

That said, I question my lack of belief all the time... would I like to believe? Yes, of course. But that in turn ends up strengthening my belief that it would be unwarranted.

What do you question about non-belief?

[ayani]

faith itself is a facinating thing. wonderful clip, Tawn.

surely believing in (or assuming) something that makes us feel good, as the video says, is a strong basis for continuing belief. is there anything wrong with a personally held belief being held on that basis?

[Montalban]

Originally Posted by gracie

faith itself is a facinating thing. wonderful clip, Tawn.

surely believing in (or assuming) something that makes us feel good, as the video says, is a strong basis for continuing belief. is there anything wrong with a personally held belief being held on that basis?

Depends on if you can feel good at other people's expense.

[Majikthise]

The sheep say's, Baaaaaaahh!

Either that guy is really good or she is unimaginably gullible.
I'll bet he has no problems getting dates.

[ayani]

Originally Posted by Montalban

Depends on if you can feel good at other people's expense.

but surely not every belief is held at another's expense... how do you mean?