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i generally don't come out and tell people about my beliefs or lack thereof. if asked i usually say i'm "seeking". overall it's gotten me better responses and

by ram1024 18y ago

i generally don't come out and tell people about my beliefs or lack thereof. if asked i usually say i'm "seeking". overall it's gotten me better responses and attitude than if i tell people i don't believe in gods at all. people who believe in gods RARELY think as deeply about atheism as people who don't believe in gods think about religion. there's a large imbalance in the amount of time one has taken to understand "the other side". i suggest baby steps when dealing with religious people, if you want to maintain relationships with them.

jfornear 18y ago
> people who believe in gods RARELY think as deeply about atheism as people who don't believe in gods think about religion. Where do you draw this downright ignorant conclusion? Have you heard of William Lane Craig, Alvin Plantinga, or Richard Swinburne? If you really are seeking truth, don't settle in your beliefs merely because of the mediocrity around you.
- Niten 18y ago
  He said "rarely", not "never". I think that's pretty accurate. As for William Lane Craig and the others, I would argue the difference between reflecting deeply on a topic with an open mind, and simply acting the apologetic for a collection of preconceived dogmas. Besides, isn't Craig with the Discovery Institute?