A question for atheists

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A question for atheists

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Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:

"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"

So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?




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Nessa wrote:Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:

"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"

So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?




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Of course! If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?

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If Pascal's Wager became Pascal's Guarantee then I guess a lot to think about, since my other option would be to have my soul roasted in hellfire for all eternity. It would be an extremely resentful conversion if it happened. If god existed he'd have a lot of explaining to do.

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If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
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If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness. :shakehead:
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EssentialSacrifice wrote:
If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness. :shakehead:
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Nessa wrote:Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:

"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"

So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?




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Some years ago I would reply to you: yes.
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EssentialSacrifice wrote:
If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness. :shakehead:
My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.

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Kenny wrote:
EssentialSacrifice wrote:
If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness. :shakehead:
My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.

Ken
Here we go again...

Kenny,

You do realize if theism is false, that's the same as saying theism doesn't exist, don't you?
John 5:24
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RickD wrote:
Kenny wrote:
EssentialSacrifice wrote:
If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness. :shakehead:
My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.

Ken
Here we go again...

Kenny,

You do realize if theism is false, that's the same as saying theism doesn't exist, don't you?
Sure, in a world where everyone behaved rationally. Here on Earth there are still people who think Elvis is alive and the moon landing was faked. Incontrovertible evidence that god doesn't exist and never has would definitely diminish Christianity, but it wouldn't kill it entirely. Thus there would still be theists, thus there would still be atheists...
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Kenny wrote:
Nessa wrote:Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:

"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"

So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?




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Of course! If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?

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The answer to the question is suppose to help reveal what issue the atheist has with christianity e.g moral or intellectual etc
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Dawkins says that if he met God after he died and knew he was then true....he would say...

"Evidence, God! Where was the evidence?!"

I dont believe it is a mere matter of evidence for him.
He is disgusted and insulted at very thought of the Christian God.
His pride and trust in his own intellect won't even let him see beyond himself.
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edwardmurphy wrote:
RickD wrote:
Kenny wrote:
EssentialSacrifice wrote:
If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness. :shakehead:
My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.

Ken
Here we go again...

Kenny,

You do realize if theism is false, that's the same as saying theism doesn't exist, don't you?
Sure, in a world where everyone behaved rationally. Here on Earth there are still people who think Elvis is alive and the moon landing was faked. Incontrovertible evidence that god doesn't exist and never has would definitely diminish Christianity, but it wouldn't kill it entirely. Thus there would still be theists, thus there would still be atheists...
Wait...what? Elvis is still alive...right?
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.


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RickD wrote:
Kenny wrote:
EssentialSacrifice wrote:
If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?
Unnecessary, if, acknowledging there is no theism, why would there even be atheism ? There is no light if everywhere, there is darkness. :shakehead:
My scenario was not about "no theism" it was about if you knew theism was false.

Ken
Here we go again...

Kenny,

You do realize if theism is false, that's the same as saying theism doesn't exist, don't you?
No! As long as there are people who believe God exists, there will be theist.

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Nessa wrote:
Kenny wrote:
Nessa wrote:Frank Turek asks atheists this following question:

"If you knew that Christianity was true, would you become a christian"

So for those of you who are atheists - what would your reply be?




y:-/
Of course! If you knew theism was false, would'nt you become Atheist?

Ken

The answer to the question is suppose to help reveal what issue the atheist has with christianity e.g moral or intellectual etc
It does a very poor job of it

Ken
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