Ricky Gervais explaining how he became an Atheist

[SciFiBoy]

Kasz216 said:

SciFiBoy said:
@ Kasz216

why do you refuse to believe Atheists are as nice as religous people?

your posts seem to insinuate that Atheists are somehow inferior to religous people?

I'm guessing you missed the post where i specifically stated that wasn't what i was saying.

Atheists and Religious people are the same.

The difference is religious people feel forced to give.

Your thinking of it from your perspective.  Someone who cares about other people.  You and you who believe in god probably would give roughly the same amount of money.

Look at it from another persepective.  From people who don't really care.... and care more about themselves and there family and the continuation of their family for generations.

If they believe in a religion....  They're more likely to feel like they need to do something for the poor to "bank" points with god.  If they don't believe in a religon.  There is no reason for them to give money to charity.

 

 

oh, i think i understand you know

i have a reason to help others, which is that i think its a good thing to do and something that makes me feel good

Religous reasons do not equate to Altruism

theyre still selfish reasons, they think there good deeds will get them a reward when they die