Is Atheism a Neurological disorder? Possible prenatal test

[Raventsvo]

This thread is a waste of time and NS storage space.

[Galbeon]

No. Athiesm is the belief that there is no God or heaven or hell. It doesn't come from a neurological disorder, it is simply a belief they choose to follow.

[New Grestin]

Yes, OP. Those are, in fact, two words. Thanks for pointing that out.



Speaking as an atheist and nihilist, I think the issue is likely that some people are terrified of the possibility that the universe doesn't give a shit about us. For some people, that's scarier than the idea that an omnipotent narcissist is controlling everything.

Frankly, I find the concept that the universe is harsh and uncaring, rather than actively malevolent, quite comforting.

First off, I admire you for your intellectual consistency - regarding your being a nihilist. Many years ago I was torn between nihilism and theism before finally settling on theism (Christianity to be specific). The idea that the universe doesn't give a sh*t doesn't terrify me, it depresses me, but it doesn't terrify me. In the end nihilism didn't fit with my personal experience of life.

I could see that.

Honestly, I don't condemn people for having religious beliefs. It's done a lot of good for civilization as a whole, not to mention charities and what not. If people need that to get through the day or tough times, then more power to them.

Perhaps it's my personal love of Cosmic Horror that's put me in this mindset, but I've never really found much need for theism in my life, and therefore I no longer consider myself a theist. That implies that I was ever one, though, as I distinctly remember only going to church because my parents made me.

I dunno. Different strokes, I suppose.

[Raventsvo]

then why even bother keeping the gay part in if your entire argument was that he was a Marxist? hell he might not even be a Marxist it doesn't say so there and even if it did it in no was means he has to be anti-theistic. This is an incredibly weak reason to try to shut someone down.

Besides... I checked that guy's signature.

Nowhere does it say that he's a gay Communist.

I honestly don't know where the fuck he's getting that from.

It does say that tho

[Linnuis]

I'm religious and no, atheism ain't a disorder.

You know, I'm actually wondering if the OP is an atheist trying to discredit religion... nah otherwise he wouldn't be trying to fix the poll. He's just a regular jerk in his natural habitat: the internet.

[Vassenor]

I'm religious and no, atheism ain't a disorder.

You know, I'm actually wondering if the OP is an atheist trying to discredit religion... nah otherwise he wouldn't be trying to fix the poll. He's just a regular jerk in his natural habitat: the internet.

This is usually what happens when people leave their echo chambers and find that people in the outside world don't think the same way that they do.

[Aotearoans]

lol at this. GG OP

[Linnuis]

First off, I admire you for your intellectual consistency - regarding your being a nihilist. Many years ago I was torn between nihilism and theism before finally settling on theism (Christianity to be specific). The idea that the universe doesn't give a sh*t doesn't terrify me, it depresses me, but it doesn't terrify me. In the end nihilism didn't fit with my personal experience of life.

I could see that.

Honestly, I don't condemn people for having religious beliefs. It's done a lot of good for civilization as a whole, not to mention charities and what not. If people need that to get through the day or tough times, then more power to them.

Perhaps it's my personal love of Cosmic Horror that's put me in this mindset, but I've never really found much need for theism in my life, and therefore I no longer consider myself a theist. That implies that I was ever one, though, as I distinctly remember only going to church because my parents made me.

I dunno. Different strokes, I suppose.

Wow, a pretty decent person on the internet. Don't tell me miracles don't happen.

Btw; it really peeves me off when parents force their children to go to church if they don't want to. I was lucky, my parents always encouraged me to make the decision for myself.

[New Grestin]

I could see that.

Honestly, I don't condemn people for having religious beliefs. It's done a lot of good for civilization as a whole, not to mention charities and what not. If people need that to get through the day or tough times, then more power to them.

Perhaps it's my personal love of Cosmic Horror that's put me in this mindset, but I've never really found much need for theism in my life, and therefore I no longer consider myself a theist. That implies that I was ever one, though, as I distinctly remember only going to church because my parents made me.

I dunno. Different strokes, I suppose.

Wow, a pretty decent person on the internet. Don't tell me miracles don't happen. :p

Btw; it really peeves me off when parents force their children to go to church if they don't want to. I was lucky, my parents always encouraged me to make the decision for myself.

New Grestin: Patron Saint of "I dunno dude. Whatever works for you."

[Linnuis]

You know, I'm actually wondering if the OP is an atheist trying to discredit religion... nah otherwise he wouldn't be trying to fix the poll. He's just a regular jerk in his natural habitat: the internet.

This is usually what happens when people leave their echo chambers and find that people in the outside world don't think the same way that they do.

A lot of people don't grow out of it.

[Singaporean Transhumans]

Summer comes too early

[The Lacedaemonians]

You could catch Megaladon with bait that good.

[The Union of English Speaking Countries]

Summer comes too early

Indeed. Time to prep for 4 months of Nazi threads and such.

[Victoriala]

This is like the gay thing isn't it

[Linnuis]

Wow, a pretty decent person on the internet. Don't tell me miracles don't happen.

Btw; it really peeves me off when parents force their children to go to church if they don't want to. I was lucky, my parents always encouraged me to make the decision for myself.

New Grestin: Patron Saint of "I dunno dude. Whatever works for you."

Why does this post make me want a Southern Comfort?

[Ifreann]

Summer comes too early

Climate change will destroy everything we hold dear.

[Lost heros]

Summer comes too early

That's assuming it ever left.

[New Grestin]

Summer comes too early

Welcome to NationStates Summer

You can log out anytime you like, but you can never leave.

[The Lacedaemonians]

Climate change will destroy everything we hold dear.

I was hoping the more adverse effects wouldn't kick in until I was dead.

[Linnuis]

Summer comes too early

Welcome to NationStates Summer

You can log out anytime you like, but you can never leave.

*begins awesome guitar solo*

[Mienon]

One doesn't need to be incapable of abstract thought due to not believe in a particular abstract object. Atheists are obviously capable of abstract thought, as well as the belief in a god. Many former atheists did believe in a god at some point, they didn't suddenly develop a neurological disorder and become atheists.

[The Rich Port]

Besides... I checked that guy's signature.

Nowhere does it say that he's a gay Communist.

I honestly don't know where the fuck he's getting that from.

It does say that tho

Oh... Guess I really need new glasses.

[AiliailiA]

It does say that tho

Oh... Guess I really need new glasses.

Thoe smart glasses from See No Evil really aren't much good.

[Luminesa]

Welcome to NationStates Summer

You can log out anytime you like, but you can never leave.

*begins awesome guitar solo*

Glenn Frey came back from the dead to get an NS account?

YOSH!!!!

[Renewed Imperial Germany]

What the actual fuck?!
Oh, its almost May. Lil' early but believeable.

To answer this nonsense: No - athiesm is no more a disorder than being religious is.