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Author Topic:   Does an atheist have to believe in evolution?
kuresu
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Message 5 of 64 (310150)
05-07-2006 10:51 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by SR71
05-07-2006 6:36 PM


actually, one doesn't believe in evolution. Muck like no one believes in science. A more appropriate word would be "understands" or "accepts" (though not in the same sense as accepting Jesus as the savior or something like that).

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kuresu
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Message 61 of 64 (311829)
05-14-2006 9:35 PM
Reply to: Message 59 by robinrohan
05-12-2006 6:20 PM


actually, your moral feelings may be logical. Let's use Kant as an example. Ever hear of the categorical imperative? The logical basis for doing what is right, and if I understand Kant correctly, moral. Also, if you follow the golden rule, it too is on a logical basis. You treat others well so that they treat you nice. Treating them badly would be quite illogical, especially if they were a gang of murderers, for example.

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