tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055290723028357.post7916443847179625650..comments2023-05-21T04:04:14.577-04:00Comments on The Thoughtful Gamers: Ask an Atheist Project: PseudoEsteem (Pseudo on This Blog)magx01http://www.blogger.com/profile/14831638782847911405noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055290723028357.post-38918029857143471832011-04-20T18:48:54.629-04:002011-04-20T18:48:54.629-04:00ya, it's ingrained into us that it's this ...ya, it's ingrained into us that it's this great idea, and everyone just accepts it without really thinking about it. Like most things we grow up believing, a little thought applied and suddenly things take on all new proportions.magx01https://www.blogger.com/profile/14831638782847911405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055290723028357.post-35807217539506468042011-04-20T15:01:56.642-04:002011-04-20T15:01:56.642-04:00So some of these, I honestly didn't know how t...So some of these, I honestly didn't know how to respond to. Some gave me a lot of trouble, especially since i have trouble thinking about them.<br />The most difficult was easily the one about believing in heaven. I can't believe people just can't question that version of bliss. It's so horrifying to me.PseudoLunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07146057376639251473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055290723028357.post-62347159611811878222011-04-20T14:36:02.132-04:002011-04-20T14:36:02.132-04:00"I don't know, I have no clue what others..."I don't know, I have no clue what others think, and I have no clue myself. The most popular is the Big Bang Theory, and I kinda default to that one for now."<br /><br />The Big Bang Theory doesn't explain the origins of the universe per se. It's an explanation of the evidence that shows us, without a doubt, that the universe expanded from a super condensed state into what we see now (and it is still expanding). <br /><br />It does not make any claims as to the state of things prior to the beginning of the expansion. <br /><br />"I would ask him one question, "Why does it hurt so much to exist?" <br /><br />Interesting. The problem of evil, but posed in such a simple, yet powerful question. I like it.<br /><br />"Morals come from our experiences whether they're first hand (those we experience ourselves), or those that are taught to us. If a person does not believe in god, that doesn't mean they are incapable of being "good.""<br /><br />In fact, I'd argue that not one single good done by a theist cannot be done by an atheist. <br /><br />"In my eyes, believing in God doesn't make life anymore amazing or less so. An atheist and a theist will still ask the same question of why we are here."<br /><br />I don't. To me, there is no why, only a how. <br /><br />"For the most part, I just like to express myself and find like minded people to chat with. Not to say I don't like talking with someone that has opposite views from mine, but I just like the expression part. That and on occasion talking to someone who has doubts and helping them out a bit."<br /><br />This reminds me, you normally tend to shy away from this topic, so I suppose it was extra difficult for you to participate. In light of that, I must extend you double the gratitude :)<br /><br />Thanks a ton for participating, and be sure to spread the word about both your entry and the project as a whole. If you know any theists, tell them about it!magx01https://www.blogger.com/profile/14831638782847911405noreply@blogger.com