Soriku said:
Mr_No said:
While I'm open minded to different arguments and I think about them, it doesn't mean I have to immediately take them as the absolute truth. I'm not refuting science or being ignorant. By open minded, I mean I'm not a bible thumper that think the Bible is the only truthful source of information. I don't believe that the Earth was made 6,000 years ago. I do see the scriptures as a loose interpretation. I don't have to see the scriptures as anyone else does. So you think it's a bad thing that I firmly stand by what I believe? Because it's never bad when atheists fully refutes others beliefs, is it? And I know you didn't mean the above as an offense.
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There are no good external references pointing to the fact that the Bible or any other religious scripture is true. It's all taken on faith, which I don't agree with, so that's why I don't like it. Not that it should matter to you whether I do or not though.
Atheists at least have a strong basis for refuting religious beliefs. Faith just can't do that with atheist arguments. So that's why I have no issue with atheists refuting religious beliefs (you don't have to be insulting to make a case against religion either). It's what makes sense to me.
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I do know the scriptures are based on faith. And you don't have to like or agree with it, and I really don't mind if you do or don't. Catholicism is my way of life, and I don't see it as black or white. I have no issues with atheists making their point, but like I mentioned on my first post, I strongly dislike when certain people have to resort to insults, and in my opinion, that makes the offenders look as bad as the bible thumpers. I reiterate that I'm a firm believer, but I'm not closeminded.
