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A New Naturalist Philosophy On the Rise
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The discussion revolves around the concept of "Bright" as a label for atheists and the philosophical implications of such a title. Participants explore the idea of identity in relation to atheism, the nature of good and evil, and the potential for belief in a god.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express skepticism about the term "Bright," viewing it as elitist and unnecessary.
- One participant identifies as an "Evil Atheist," suggesting a rejection of the label "Bright" in favor of a more self-deprecating identity.
- Another participant argues that while the concept of a god may seem irrational, it cannot be deemed impossible, introducing a nuanced view on belief.
- There is a discussion about the definitions of good and evil, with one participant suggesting that these concepts may not be viable for practical use.
- A participant identifies as an agnostic-atheist, emphasizing uncertainty in their beliefs and the nature of truth.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express disagreement regarding the use of the term "Bright," with some rejecting it outright while others are indifferent. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of atheism and the definitions of good and evil.
Contextual Notes
Participants' views on the definitions of good and evil are presented as subjective and potentially flawed, indicating a lack of consensus on these philosophical concepts.
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Doc Al
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A not-so-bright idea. I'm a huge fan of Dawkins, but this is just silly.
See http://www.secularhumanism.org/library/fi/dowret_24_1.htm
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That's... stupid.
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The use of the word "Bright" has been discussed to death on the JREF boards...
While my pattern of thinking is a definition of a "Bright", I won't be adopting the title. Too elitist in my opinion, I'm happy being an Evil Atheist...
While my pattern of thinking is a definition of a "Bright", I won't be adopting the title. Too elitist in my opinion, I'm happy being an Evil Atheist...
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Doc Al
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Me too!
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I am an evil atheist too!
However...
The idea of a god may be lunacy but it is not impossible. Whether I am evil or not is unknown as I we all strive to gain pleasure and evade pain, therefore all action are evil and good or neither. So we can assume that the definitions for good and evil are not abstract enough to be considerred viable for usage.
Therefore,
I am an agnostic-atheist. Though nothing is for certain, even this statement. So I may not be, though due to the lack of evidence to suggest otherwise, other than the fact that people can lie and I may being here and amongst other relevant scenarios, to believe otherwise is lunacy.
However...
The idea of a god may be lunacy but it is not impossible. Whether I am evil or not is unknown as I we all strive to gain pleasure and evade pain, therefore all action are evil and good or neither. So we can assume that the definitions for good and evil are not abstract enough to be considerred viable for usage.
Therefore,
I am an agnostic-atheist. Though nothing is for certain, even this statement. So I may not be, though due to the lack of evidence to suggest otherwise, other than the fact that people can lie and I may being here and amongst other relevant scenarios, to believe otherwise is lunacy.
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other than the fact that I may be lying and possible other relevant scenarios**