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Recent content by Jared Jammer

  1. Jared Jammer

    When does atheism become a religion?

    Let me say, I consider neither atheism nor theism, by itself, a religion, but a worldview. I believe that in order to rise to the level of a religion, a worldview requires more than just beliefs about existence. What about atheists who have dogmatic adherence to views on: • The existence of...
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    When does atheism become a religion?

    You do realize that your argument against atheism being a religion would equally disqualify all of theism as a religion, correct? After all, theists have a wide range of beliefs, cultural systems, etc., beyond believing in God. Is this seriously the argument you want to run with? Really?
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    Present arguments for atheism

    Of course. Theists have to present a compelling argument for God. Atheists have to present a compelling argument for not God. Agnosticism is where you end up if neither of the above happens.
  4. Jared Jammer

    Present arguments for atheism

    Atheism is not agnosticism. Atheism is not a statement of neutrality. Atheism doesn't say that God may or may not exist. Atheism says that God does not exist. This statement logically demands something other than God being the explanation for existence. Atheists have to present a positive...
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    Show me definitive proof your religious text isn't entirely made up.

    On the Origin of Species.
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    All Scientists Should Be Militant Atheists

    Nothing in science makes sense except in the light of theism.
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    Evidence showing evolution from one species to another

    The great Casey Luskin wrote a brilliant piece a few years back on speciation. It's become quite possibly the best piece ever written on speciation. It's well worth a read. Specious Speciation: The Myth of Observed Large-Scale Evolutionary Change - Evolution News & Views One crucial thing that...
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    A new member of the human family surfaces.

    Given the embarrassingly large number of alleged human ancestors that have turned out to be less than advertised, I'll remain skeptical.
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    Fox News Tries to Bash Atheist and Agnostics

    I can't see the video, but I'm assuming it's noting the disturbing link between a lack of belief in God and violence. If so, it's not wrong; Atheists have a history of death and destruction that far exceeds what would be expected given their relatively small population. Is it really surprising...
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    Atheism is not a default position

    Scintillating rebuttal. I, for one, am completely convinced. You've refuted three years of Oxford research and convinced me that the scientists involved are all a part of some sick and twisted conspiracy with your in-depth investigative reporting. Nicely done! The next time I speak to the...
  11. Jared Jammer

    Atheism is not a default position

    Belief in God is Part of Human Nature - Oxford Study - Telegraph "Humans are naturally predisposed to believe in gods and life after death, according to a major three-year international study. Led by two academics at Oxford University, the £1.9 million study found that human thought processes...
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    Atheism is not a default position

    Atheism was never the "default" position; that's something atheists concocted in order to ooze their way out of having to present a positive supporting argument. In fact, I'll go a step further and say that of the three broadest worldviews (atheism, agnosticism, and theism/deism), atheism is...
  13. Jared Jammer

    If it was designed, was it really all that "intelligent"?

    Ah . . . the infamous "bad design" argument. The argument that if I can demonstrate something in biology is less than optimal, it proves evolutiondunnit. The funny thing about the "bad design" argument is that it's a badly-designed argument. Heh. I think we can all agree it wasn't the product of...
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    I see no value in atheism

    Not value in any meaningful sense, no. From an atheistic perspective, we may feel our existence has value, but these feelings, and the thoughts linked to them, would be nothing more than delusions; byproducts of the evolution of our brains. My belief is, always has been, and always will be...
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    I see no value in atheism

    I've dealt with enough atheists in my time to know that atheism is undeniably rooted in emotions, rather than logic. Atheism devalues all of existence, which makes life easier to deal with for certain people. It's an emotional crutch for the weak and the wicked.
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