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Another_Voice 07/15/17 12:45:25 AM #1:	(see topic title) <cite>Another_Voice posted [p:882940823] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>(see topic title)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSextMachine 07/15/17 12:50:21 AM #2:	No. --- If you are reading this chances are I am pooping. <cite>TheSextMachine posted [p:882940992] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>No.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hey 07/15/17 1:01:52 AM #3:	TheSextMachine posted... No. --- You betta watch out, you betta not cry, you betta not pout im telling you why Here we go Steelers, here we go, Pittsburghs goin to the Super Bowl! Hey Day 5-10 <cite>Hey posted [p:882941386] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheSextMachine posted...</cite> <quote>No.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheVipaGTS 07/15/17 1:04:11 AM #4:	No. I guess you could argue that being atheist will make you more likely to seek out answers to things rather than settling for "god did it"....and that could increase your intelligence but a Christian can do that too (and many do) while an atheist can not do that and still live in ignorance...just a different kind. <cite>TheVipaGTS posted [p:882941481] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>No. I guess you could argue that being atheist will make you more likely to seek out answers to things rather than settling for "god did it"....and that could increase your intelligence but a Christian can do that too (and many do) while an atheist can not do that and still live in ignorance...just a different kind.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
muchdran 07/15/17 1:05:42 AM #5:	TheVipaGTS posted... No. I guess you could argue that being atheist will make you more likely to seek out answers to things rather than settling for "god did it"....and that could increase your intelligence but a Christian can do that too (and many do) while an atheist can not do that and still live in ignorance...just a different kind. Did god make you post this nonsense? <cite>muchdran posted [p:882941542] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheVipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote>No. I guess you could argue that being atheist will make you more likely to seek out answers to things rather than settling for "god did it"....and that could increase your intelligence but a Christian can do that too (and many do) while an atheist can not do that and still live in ignorance...just a different kind.</quote> Did god make you post this nonsense?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheVipaGTS 07/15/17 1:07:24 AM #6:	muchdran posted... TheVipaGTS posted... No. I guess you could argue that being atheist will make you more likely to seek out answers to things rather than settling for "god did it"....and that could increase your intelligence but a Christian can do that too (and many do) while an atheist can not do that and still live in ignorance...just a different kind. Did god make you post this nonsense? What nonsense? I said that by being an atheist you may seek answers that many religious people don't care to know because "god did it"...but that that still isn't directly tied to being an atheist as many Christians (for example) can and do do that as well... <cite>TheVipaGTS posted [p:882941603] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>muchdran posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheVipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote>No. I guess you could argue that being atheist will make you more likely to seek out answers to things rather than settling for "god did it"....and that could increase your intelligence but a Christian can do that too (and many do) while an atheist can not do that and still live in ignorance...just a different kind.</quote> Did god make you post this nonsense?</quote> What nonsense? I said that by being an atheist you may seek answers that many religious people don't care to know because "god did it"...but that that still isn't directly tied to being an atheist as many Christians (for example) can and do do that as well...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
muchdran 07/15/17 1:12:03 AM #7:	Why single out christians? <cite>muchdran posted [p:882941739] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>Why single out christians?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheVipaGTS 07/15/17 1:15:15 AM #8:	muchdran posted... Why single out christians? I'm using them as an example. Any religion can...you do know its not a knock on them, right? <cite>TheVipaGTS posted [p:882941843] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>muchdran posted...</cite> <quote>Why single out christians?</quote> I'm using them as an example. Any religion can...you do know its not a knock on them, right?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinksLiege 07/15/17 1:17:57 AM #9:	TheVipaGTS posted... No. I guess you could argue that being atheist will make you more likely to seek out answers to things rather than settling for "god did it"....and that could increase your intelligence but a Christian can do that too (and many do) while an atheist can not do that and still live in ignorance...just a different kind. Or to word it better: atheism might lead to a more skeptical outlook. And no, it isn't always the case. Ask one of my close atheist friends - some of his ideas are out there. But then again he does a lot of psychedelic drugs so iunno. --- This is LinksLiege's signature. It is fantastic. <cite>LinksLiege posted [p:882941939] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheVipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote>No. I guess you could argue that being atheist will make you more likely to seek out answers to things rather than settling for "god did it"....and that could increase your intelligence but a Christian can do that too (and many do) while an atheist can not do that and still live in ignorance...just a different kind.</quote> Or to word it better: atheism might lead to a more skeptical outlook. And no, it isn't always the case. Ask one of my close atheist friends - some of his ideas are out there. But then again he does a lot of psychedelic drugs so iunno.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
literal_garbage 07/15/17 1:19:00 AM #10:	It's actually been proven that atheists have higher iqs than normal people --- - literal garbage <cite>literal_garbage posted [p:882941978] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>It's actually been proven that atheists have higher iqs than normal people</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FightingGames 07/15/17 1:19:21 AM #11:	no. generally, people who rant and protest for their meaningless beliefs are unintelligent --- https://my.mixtape.moe/hhlayb.jpg <cite>FightingGames posted [p:882941989] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>no. generally, people who rant and protest for their meaningless beliefs are unintelligent</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 07/15/17 1:20:40 AM #12:	No choosing to believe in a lack of belief doesn't make you smarter. It just makes your head hurt. --- when you stub your toes it's the SJWs fualt. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:882942041] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>No choosing to believe in a lack of belief doesn't make you smarter. It just makes your head hurt.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PolishCockatiel 07/15/17 1:23:52 AM #13:	muchdran posted... Why single out christians? Because he lives in the euro centric west with a christian heritage and railing on any other religious group quantifies as a distasteful hate crime against a minority demographic. --- Responsibility, respect, obligation, honor, the welfare of the community... all should adhere to these principles and apply them in all aspects of one's life. <cite>PolishCockatiel posted [p:882942145] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>muchdran posted...</cite> <quote>Why single out christians?</quote> Because he lives in the euro centric west with a christian heritage and railing on any other religious group quantifies as a distasteful hate crime against a minority demographic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iosifsvoboda 07/15/17 1:24:47 AM #14:	Actually atheism makes you not seek knowledge because you are inherently nihilistic while a religious person has a desire to discover gods mysteries --- ^_^ <cite>iosifsvoboda posted [p:882942169] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>Actually atheism makes you not seek knowledge because you are inherently nihilistic while a religious person has a desire to discover gods mysteries</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vindris_SNH 07/15/17 1:25:27 AM #15:	No. But along the same topic line... I've met plenty of stupid religious people. I've me plenty of smart religious people. I've met plenty of stupid atheists. I've met plenty of smart atheists. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? <cite>Vindris_SNH posted [p:882942193] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>No. But along the same topic line... I've met plenty of stupid religious people. I've me plenty of smart religious people. I've met plenty of stupid atheists. I've met plenty of smart atheists.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonAngeI 07/15/17 1:25:57 AM #16:	Yes but only by +1. --- https://i.imgtc.com/MEH27cg.png <cite>CrimsonAngeI posted [p:882942212] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>Yes but only by +1.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheVipaGTS 07/15/17 1:26:08 AM #17:	PolishCockatiel posted... muchdran posted... Why single out christians? Because he lives in the euro centric west with a christian heritage and railing on any other religious group quantifies as a distasteful hate crime against a minority demographic. who is railing? I said in my post that Christians also can and do choose to educate themselves about things and some Atheists don't....ANy religion can i just used Christians as an example....holy shit you guys have such an unnecessary chip on your shoulder and always think everyone is shitting on you lmao... <cite>TheVipaGTS posted [p:882942217] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>PolishCockatiel posted...</cite> <quote><cite>muchdran posted...</cite> <quote>Why single out christians?</quote> Because he lives in the euro centric west with a christian heritage and railing on any other religious group quantifies as a distasteful hate crime against a minority demographic.</quote> who is railing? I said in my post that Christians also can and do choose to educate themselves about things and some Atheists don't....ANy religion can i just used Christians as an example....holy shit you guys have such an unnecessary chip on your shoulder and always think everyone is shitting on you lmao...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PolishCockatiel 07/15/17 1:29:37 AM #18:	TheVipaGTS posted... I was just pointing out the fact that someone using Christians as an example likely lives in a society with a Christian heritage. Just as if someone living in India would likely use Hindus as an example. --- Responsibility, respect, obligation, honor, the welfare of the community... all should adhere to these principles and apply them in all aspects of one's life. <cite>PolishCockatiel posted [p:882942318] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheVipaGTS posted...</cite> I was just pointing out the fact that someone using Christians as an example likely lives in a society with a Christian heritage. Just as if someone living in India would likely use Hindus as an example.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dragonblade01 07/15/17 1:35:31 AM #19:	You can hold any position for bad reasons. --- PSN: kazukifafner <cite>Dragonblade01 posted [p:882942493] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>You can hold any position for bad reasons.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Verdekal 07/15/17 1:36:00 AM #20:	On average? Probably. --- Don't tease the octopus, kids! <cite>Verdekal posted [p:882942506] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>On average? Probably.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vindris_SNH 07/15/17 1:41:58 AM #21:	Verdekal posted... On average? Probably. Nah. The answer is 100% no because of the way the question is framed. Choosing to be an atheist doesn't make you more intelligent. One might argue that being intelligent makes you more likely to be an atheist. But deciding to not believe in a god/gods doesn't somehow make you smarter. But of course this is what some idiots seem to think, and so they go around telling people that they're atheists with the intention of garnering more respect from their peers. An intelligent atheist or religious person will be able to tell you exactly why they believe what they believe, and it's likely you won't be able to make any kind of argument that proves their belief unquestionably wrong. --- glitteringfairy: Just build the damn wall ThyCorndog: and how exactly will that stop the mexican space program from orbital dropping illegal immigrants? <cite>Vindris_SNH posted [p:882942661] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote><cite>Verdekal posted...</cite> <quote>On average? Probably.</quote> Nah. The answer is 100% no because of the way the question is framed. Choosing to be an atheist doesn't make you more intelligent. One might argue that being intelligent makes you more likely to be an atheist. But deciding to not believe in a god/gods doesn't somehow make you smarter. But of course this is what some idiots seem to think, and so they go around telling people that they're atheists with the intention of garnering more respect from their peers. An intelligent atheist or religious person will be able to tell you exactly why they believe what they believe, and it's likely you won't be able to make any kind of argument that proves their belief unquestionably wrong.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMallard 07/15/17 1:45:08 AM #22:	Atheists can be some of the most sanctimonious, self-absorbed morons out there. The sheer fact of not believing in a god doesn't make them more intelligent, and if they think it does, then they're just another idiot trying to get a free pass for being "awoken" or w/e. I feel like being critical of religion is healthy, but wholly embracing it and throwing it out the window in a fit are separate sides of the spectrum that leads to intellectual stunting. Even if you don't believe in it, it's still entirely worthwhile to learn about the scripture and the mythology of it all, and understand what another person might see in it - the same way someone might read a book about the Greek gods, and not become a polytheist who sacrifices a goat every now and again to appease Zeus. Of course, not all atheists throw knowledge about religion out the window - you can be satisfied with the idea of there being no god, and still finding interest in the mythology, history and actions of certain religions. An interest in the subject matter doesn't signify belief. It's the atheist who disregards this to spit in the face of something "lesser" who's not all that, who thinks they're the best for not believing in a god but mostly uses the ideology as an excuse to run their mouth. I think there can be Christians who are receptive and open to knowledge in the same way, who despite believing in a cosmic unknown, can open their mind enough to be more intelligent than the dregs of atheism. --- And outside it's ninety-two degrees, and KROQ is playing Siouxsie and the Banshees. Currently playing: OSRS, Final Fantasy V <cite>MrMallard posted [p:882942747] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>Atheists can be some of the most sanctimonious, self-absorbed morons out there. The sheer fact of not believing in a god doesn't make them more intelligent, and if they think it does, then they're just another idiot trying to get a free pass for being "awoken" or w/e. I feel like being critical of religion is healthy, but wholly embracing it and throwing it out the window in a fit are separate sides of the spectrum that leads to intellectual stunting. Even if you don't believe in it, it's still entirely worthwhile to learn about the scripture and the mythology of it all, and understand what another person might see in it - the same way someone might read a book about the Greek gods, and not become a polytheist who sacrifices a goat every now and again to appease Zeus. Of course, not all atheists throw knowledge about religion out the window - you can be satisfied with the idea of there being no god, and still finding interest in the mythology, history and actions of certain religions. An interest in the subject matter doesn't signify belief. It's the atheist who disregards this to spit in the face of something "lesser" who's not all that, who thinks they're the best for not believing in a god but mostly uses the ideology as an excuse to run their mouth. I think there can be Christians who are receptive and open to knowledge in the same way, who despite believing in a cosmic unknown, can open their mind enough to be more intelligent than the dregs of atheism.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 07/15/17 1:45:08 AM #23:	Christopher Hitchens himself comes to your house to bestow upon you the Glasses of +1 Smartness --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:882942748] in Does choos... [t:75566821]...</cite> <quote>Christopher Hitchens himself comes to your house to bestow upon you the Glasses of +1 Smartness</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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