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From http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/2275614130/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/2275614130/ "Definition: Religiosity is measured using a three-i
by jcromartie 19y ago
From http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/2275614130/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/2275614130/
"Definition: Religiosity is measured using a three-item index ranging from 0-3, with 3 representing the maximum religious position. Respondents were given a +1 if they believe faith in God is necessary for morality; and +1 if they say religion is very important in their lives; and +1 if they pray at least once a day."
- curi 19y agomost atheists seem to think morality is a religious idea. like dawkins.
- curi 19y agoNo? Show me serious writing by an atheist, explaining how morality exists and isn't religious?
- KayJayKay 19y agoSo If we don't choose to immediately respond you automatically declare a default victory? Because even if we can't disprove your assertion, we are expected to go along with your idea without question?
- curi 19y agoThe "No?" was to the downmodders, who were basically saying I'm wrong without giving a counter example. They declared a position. If you're unsure and have no position, that's fine. I don't care if you "go along with my idea". I do care that many people say something exists, but no one has ever been able to give me a single half-way-decent example.
- bruenig 19y agoI would agree that morality outside of religion is nonsensical, but I would also say that religion is nonsensical . I can't say "most atheists" think morality is a religious idea, but Dawkins certainly does not think that it is. At least in The God Delusion and in his lectures, he maintains that it isn't. So...