The boasts of atheists (Atheist self-deception)

Don't see what you can possibly mean by this. Christianity gives an ultimate meaning to life. The opposite of nihilism.

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Yes, that makes more sense of the issue than "boasting" does, to my mind anyway. It's like I feel like throwing up at the song "We are the world, we are the children" and other such mindlessness.

But you're not simply insinuating you are right. You are putting yourself forward as superior to others because you beleive as you do. But the worst you can point out is a few statements that may be exaggerated.But I'd say that your view is even more skewed. We are ordinary humans. We operate on the ordinary human level. Most of us will not, cannot, be one of those exceptional people who has a major effect on human history. But we can have an effect at our own level. Why is that no good ? Why not just be content with being human ?‘

Who said anything about this?

I agree with you that there is a desire among some atheists to prove happiness, fulfillment, etc. I'm sure I'm guilty of this myself. Yet, how can you possibly know that these people you speak of are exaggerating? So what?

This argument is not about me. The only personal part was my being nauseated by boasts. There's nothing wrong with it--as long as we realize it. Then we can live more authentically. But if we have a sentimental vision of ourselves, we're living in a dream-bubble. We're not experiencing the quiddity of life.

I don't know for certain. I just suspect it. Well, in the long run you're right: it doesn't matter. But I wasn't speaking of the long run.

It is just because you have used a very simplistic definition of Nihilism.
Christianity essentially removes meaning from earthly life.

According to Nietzsche. Ha ha ha.There's nothing nihilistic about Christianity concerning this life OR the next.

But you aren't a secret Christian! Why do you feel the need for a higher power to exist? What do you think is missing in your life? Are you needing a good woman to clear your mind?Sit on uncle Brian's knee and he'll help you.Brian.

Of course it's about you. Just becuase your boasting is phrased in a negative way - attacking others - doesn't make it any less boastful.

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But we can have an effect at our own level. Why is that no good ? Why not just be content with being human ?

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There's nothing wrong with it--as long as we realize it. Then we can live more authentically.

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Well then, there goes the only possible basis for your accusations of dishonesty. You'd need to show someone claiming to be more than human to back that up now.
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According to Faith, the world famous philosopher. Brian.

You do like to stick those little zingers in there don't you? It's not that we feel the need for a higher power. Christians are just searching for truth like everyone else. We have just come to a different conclusion that you have.I could ask; why do you fear a higher power?

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Everybody is entitled to my opinion.

And I have a very high strike rate!! You could have asked me the Truth, it would have saved you a lot of time. You haven't looked hard enough then. How can I fear something that doesn't exist?Brian.