12 Different Atheist Motivational Posters

[DTXBrian]

Originally Posted by Mad Child

Lots of Americans feel the same way about evolutionary theories being 'forced' on their children.

How are their concerns less important than yours?

I think schools should be in the business of educating children, not forcing opinions on others. By that, I think it is important to include a comprehensive history and study of religion. Not a philosophical course on *a* religion, but an educational, fact based course on various religions.

The course should sound somewhat like "Jesus of Nazareth was born approximately year 4, Before Common Era. His parents were Mary and Joseph. While it is commonly believed that Mary was a virgin upon conception, there is debate as to whether this is truly the case. There will be no way of ever knowing for sure."

It should *not* sound like "Jesus Christ was born approximately year 4, Before Christ. His mother was Mary, who concieved Him immaculately. His father ostensibly was Joseph. He is the Son of God. Angels celebrated the birth, and Wise Men came from corners of the world to bring Him gifts."

And it needs to have more than just Judeo-Christian religion studies in it. It needs to include, at a *minimum*, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism as well.

Also, regarding the teaching of evolutionary theory, I agree that teachers should make more of a clarification and express that it is only a theory. As this is taught in a science class, it should be taught from a scientific point of view. We are not teaching the children that they are descendant from apes so much as we are teaching children to learn to observe, hypothesize, and draw conclusions based upon the observations. That is, of course, what science is: "systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation."

Science doesn't explain *why*. It merely explains *how*, to the best ability of the physical evidence available.

It frustrates me to no end when people refuse to acknowledge that evolutionary theory and "intelligent design" or "creationist belief" are absolutely irreconcilable. They're not.

Anyway, just my $.02.

[annmarie]

i have to agree that god exists but i dont believe that the bible
is inspired by god i believe that we as humans have been given the sense of right and wrong and the consequences of these
actions the rest of it is make believe no one truly knows
how to interpret it thats why there are so many religions and cults
i choose to use my own power of reasonings i believe you work hard you will suceed if you dont you will fail life is
what you make of it.

[Pigeon]

Originally Posted by Mad Child

From my experience, the young contemporary atheist tends to oversimplify eras based on the fact that the Church/theology was the dominant sociopolitical force in them. The presupposition is that devoutly religious persons are not very intelligent, creative, or open to ideas. Medieval Europe, for instance, is often negatively caricatured as if the entire span of the period was the 'Dark Ages', basically ignoring the vibrant philosophical and scientific communities which flourished throughout... because the philosopher-scientists happened to be Christian monks, and primarily theologians.

*raises hand* This young contemporary atheist is quiet aware of this.

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