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Re: Heads up, atheists
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:28:55 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Leonard Hoffman wrote:
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I agree with Dave completely.
Another key weakness of his opinion is that he ignores whether atheists could
actively support religious charities for non-religious purposes. Although I
am an agnostic, I regularly donate to Heifer International because I believe
in their mission and methodology. I first learned about Heifer while
attending church as a kid. I support them regardless of whether they calls
themselves Christian or Buddhist or what-have-you. I imagine that many
atheists do the same.
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Hey, Lenny-
Do you support them because you feel an obligation towards your fellow man? And
if so, from where does that sense eminate?
JOHN
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) I don't feel obligated. However, if I want the best world for me and my children and my children's children, then helping others build a future for themselves is the best bet. It is a version of the "self-serving" argument. My family (...) (19 years ago, 18-Sep-05, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| (...) Right back atcha - WHY does it have to eminate from a Superior Being? What is so hard to understand about the fact that Doing Good is Good, regardless of your "reward" (which, in your case, is Brownie Points To Avoid Damnation)? Good is not (...) (19 years ago, 21-Sep-05, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) -snip- (...) I agree with Dave completely. Another key weakness of his opinion is that he ignores whether atheists could actively support religious charities for non-religious purposes. Although I am an agnostic, I regularly donate to Heifer (...) (19 years ago, 18-Sep-05, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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