Here are some comments, answers and questions in response to a recent Goanet post.
Gilbert Lawrence wrote: > >I cannot understand why atheists cannot proclaim their >virtues without condemning / denigrating religion. And >the reverse is also true! > Actually it is very simple to understand. The answer to the above question is that there are no virtues to being an atheist, just as there are no virtues to being a theist. There is no virtue in proclaiming that you are virtuous because of your specific beliefs. No virtue in chauvinism and self-righteousness. > >The question I have is: How does one distinguish >between a "true atheist" who does not believe in the >God but does believe and act for the humanity of >mankind; compared to the "bebdo" who uses the excuse >of no God so that they can continue his/her nefarious >ways. > This is a very comical comparison. I think it demonstrates a lack of sensitivity and good judgment. But the answer is very simple. A bebdo is a drunk. If he proclaims that there is no god when he has had too much to drink then ask him if there is one when he is sober. > >In fact even "sensible atheists" of today may have > a "cop-out attitude" that their contribution do not >count. > Who is a sensible atheist? How does one distinguish him/her from an insensible one? Are there sensible and insensible theists as well? > >Perhaps we need an atheist Mother Theresa. > Why? Why should anybody care if someone believes in god(s) or not? > >She had no religion, but she had a philosophy and a >large following in India. > What is good about having a philosophy and a large following? Cheers, Santosh _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
