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Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 8:38am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Atheist Hangout Welcome to the atheist hangout, where atheists can chill and discuss atheist stuff. This thread will be updated weekly or bi-weekly and everyone is invited!! [size=18pt]Latest Update- Atheist Sermon; the story of Galloran https://www.nairaland.com/1448901/atheist-hangout-update-atheists-rejected/8#19123091 [/size] (update is currently there on page |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 8:38am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Sermon Topic; Deciding between good and evil Let us start this sermon with a prayer; Prayer to Humanity- I wish for a better world where we are less divided and more united more knowledge and less faith more practical solutions and less prayer a world where science is learnt and not hated or feared Dear heathens, infidels and unbelievers, I know that we dont all subscribe to a morality based on divine authority but that doesnt mean that we shouldnt ground our morality. Many of us talk about reason but do we ground our morality in reason? This is the question we should be asking ourselves. Opening one of my favourite chapters of Dawkins, we are told to be "good for goodness sake". What Dawkins's quote means is that we should be good to others for the simple reason that it is inherently a nice thing to do. We should not be hypocritical and do good only when we are going to receive something in return But how do we know what is good? How do we know how to ground our morality in reason? The simple answer is using logic to weigh our actions and deeds with respect to harm and survival of our fellow humans. With human experience, we know that this is not easy to do at times but we have to try. To explain, what I mean by "using logic to weigh our actions with respect to harm and survival" I will give a simple example; ***Mr Logic wants to slap a 10 year old girl. Let's weigh his action- Pros -Good practice at hitting someone Cons -damaging the little girls face -sending a bad message to younger men that hitting small girls is okay -mentally abusing the little girl (should would fear that men can hit her) -causing unnecessary pain to the little girl ============= As you can see, the weighing of Mr Logic's action shows that it carries more problems than good. It is a bad action. There are many ways to evaluate one's actions. A "pros and cons" table is just the simplest to illustrate. Furthermore, brothers and sisters, this simple evaluation of good and bad goes beyond our personal actions. Those of us who are leaders in government or organisations should understand that we should also evaluate the rules or laws we draft on others. We already know the limits and failures of laws not based on reason but on religious authority- such laws are divisive and only work well for the religion in which the law is devised. Rules and laws should consider everyone and not just the majority. This relates to the principle of moral universalism. Moral universalism (also moral objectivism) is the meta-ethical position that some system of ethics, or a universal ethic, applies universally, that is, for "all similarly situated individuals", regardless of culture, race, sex, religion, nationality, sexuality, or any other distinguishing feature. Put simply, it means that many moral issues are applicable to all humans despite our differences. However, we should note that this can only happen with the use of a tool that is universally applicable to all human- LOGIC. To explain this moral universalism, I will give an example- molestation If a woman says no to having s.ex with a man but the man goes on to have s.ex, that should be molestation in any country. Unfortunately, some societies use religious laws to say that a husband can never molest his wife because they are married. This is not logical. So, brothers and sisters, we have come to the end of this sermon. Before we leave, remember to put some money in the tithe bag. *Passes the atheist tithe bag* Also, here is a nice picture for you to remember the sermon; [img]http://homoeconomicusnet.files./2012/12/20121214-002905.jpg?w=500[/img] 5 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by ONUTOPSY(m): 9:05am On Sep 22, 2013 |
FOR GOD SO LOVE THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE US HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVE IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE AN EVERLASTING LIFE. GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS AND BE SAVED.[color=#990000][/color] |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Brimmie(m): 9:08am On Sep 22, 2013 |
ONUTOPSY: FOR GOD SO LOVE THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE US HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVE IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE AN EVERLASTING LIFE. GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS AND BE SAVED.[color=#990000][/color] dehsawniarB UmuM! 6 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 9:11am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Brimmie: I see what you did there... 4 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by onetrack(m): 9:13am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Thanks for the sermon. Here I am at St. Mattress as I am every Sunday. I will give a tithe, it is made out of the same substance as god. 3 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 9:19am On Sep 22, 2013 |
onetrack: Thanks for the sermon. Here I am at St. Mattress as I am every Sunday. I will give a tithe, it is made out of the same substance as god. Lmao....haha good one. |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 9:19am On Sep 22, 2013 |
aManFromMars: me too. Infact, I have an idea for Alfa; natas si dog 1 Like |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 9:29am On Sep 22, 2013 |
ONUTOPSY: FOR GOD SO LOVE THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE US HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVE IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE AN EVERLASTING LIFE. GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS AND BE SAVED.[color=#990000][/color] The fact that he killed his begotten son is the main reason i need to run faster away from your God! This is the age of reasoning bro, wont you call the cops if you see a man about to kill his son? Pls grow up! That God need psychiatric help! 5 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 9:32am On Sep 22, 2013 |
ifeness: lol...so what do you think about the sermon? |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by RayMcBlue(m): 9:35am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Inspired write-up there, LB. Space booked. 3 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 9:37am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Ray McBlue: Inspired write-up there, LB. Space booked. Cheers bro! |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by FOLYKAZE(m): 10:09am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Lets sing from our hyme book. Pls open to Psalm of saint John Lennon- IMAGINE Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today... Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one 3 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by UyiIredia(m): 10:14am On Sep 22, 2013 |
I just dey laff 1 Like |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 10:22am On Sep 22, 2013 |
FOLYKAZE: Lets sing from our hyme book. Pls open to Psalm of saint John Lennon- IMAGINEnow I'm in the spirit 6 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Lincolnburrows(m): 10:38am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Try as hard as you can but RELIGION WILL NEVER CEASE TO EXIST.....fact So u guys should channel your energy to making religious people tolerant. I'm off to church.. |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by RationalDude(m): 10:49am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Nice one @op. 1 Like |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by RationalDude(m): 10:52am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Lincoln burrows: Try as hard as you can but RELIGION WILL NEVER CEASE TO EXIST.....factSo, all the preaching you listen to in church isn't enough to make you a bit tolerant. Says a lot. 2 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 11:43am On Sep 22, 2013 |
RationalDude: Nice one @op. Thanks bro |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 11:51am On Sep 22, 2013 |
RationalDude: So, all the preaching you listen to in church isn't enough to make you a bit tolerant. Says a lot. They know that he bible and preaching doesnt stop anyone from committing atrocities 1 Like |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 12:13pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
Uyi Iredia: I just dey laff lol...why are you laughing? |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by UyiIredia(m): 12:48pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
Just done with church. Twas okay. |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 1:03pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
Uyi Iredia: Just done with church. Twas okay. Wait, you're a deist! Did you go to worship or what? |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by RayMcBlue(m): 1:42pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
Uyi Iredia: Just done with church. Twas okay. Fella, I really don't know where you stand. Are you a Christian or something more complex, what are you?? |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by plaetton: 2:07pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
ONUTOPSY: FOR GOD SO LOVE THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE US HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVE IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE AN EVERLASTING LIFE. GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS AND BE SAVED.[color=#990000][/color] How come Jesus still does not save anyone from Diseases? Who created germs? Jesus did not save you from the devil, because he and demons, and witches are still haunting and taunting christians. Jesus did not save anyone from sin: You are still sinning everyday and will continue to sin until the day you die. Jesus left the world a more disease ridden, more fragmented, more confused, more divided, more unjust and more conflicting place than he met it. And despite supposedly washing away the transgressions of man with his blood, hell is still being heated up to roast billions of humans. So what exactly did Jesus come for? 3 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Brimmie(m): 3:13pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
aManFromMars: Lol.. You dey mind am! Logicboy03: Lmao! Dat sounds like Hindu! Nice Post Tho.. Am a Ghost Follower Of Ur Posts! |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Ajibam: 3:22pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
I just dey watch |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by nnofaith: 3:35pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
next time lets have a "spirit" filled sermon! 2 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by nnofaith: 3:36pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
nnofaith: next time lets have a "spirit" filled sermon!any hard liquor will suffice. 3 Likes |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by BedLam: 3:46pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
nnofaith: any hard liquor will suffice.please do come along with CARLO ROSSI next Sunday. 1 Like |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by Nobody: 3:56pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
BedLam: please do come along with CARLO ROSSI next Sunday. Am a vodka man 1 Like |
Re: Atheist Hangout- UPDATE (Atheist Sermon- THE STORY OF GALLORAN) by UyiIredia(m): 4:10pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
Logicboy03: Ray McBlue: See them. Dem wanna put me in their box. I went because I wanted to. Nothing about deism precludes me from going to church. Even some atheists go to church without being forced. @ Ray: Deist. Complex ? Well, to some extent. |
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