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jeffbaby: 1 year ago

What are the 10 commandments of Atheism? How do they decide right from wrong or good from evil?

Just curious. I don't want to study the subject but was approached by an Atheist the other day & asked them that question. They had no answer but just made up an excuse to leave. The reason I'm asking on this site is because I know there are Atheists & Christians here. No arguments please. I just want comments from "Real People". Ok, I'm not naive so sarcasm is to be expected.

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waldorff: 1 year ago | Last edited at 10:47AM on 11/8/2011

Atheists have to generate their own creed, as they reject those imposed by other people Most other people have religious teaching to moderate their behavior, although its not always obvious.
My own personal philosophy involves respecting others (unless they hold poorly thought-out ideas) and myself, taking care of the women in my life (otherwise life ain't worth living), giving people space, and hoping to be remembered fondly when the great bucket in the sky is duly kicked..
It's a HEAVY responsibility, being an atheist, I can tell you!

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jeffbaby: 1 year ago

Understand it's the same as being a Christian - a HEAVY reponsibility.

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waldorff: 1 year ago via iPhone

Nah.... You just do and think what you're told.....

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S8.10: 1 year ago via iPhone

You don't need a bible to know right from wrong. We have laws, morals, ethics, etc. just because a person is an atheist doesn't mean that person would not want to be a good person. If this is the only life there is, why make enemies. If this is all there is I want to help others enjoy this one time shot too.

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jeffbaby: 1 year ago

Thanks for answering. Food for thought.

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S8.10: 1 year ago via iPhone

Sure

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Hanhanmo: 1 year ago

I think Atheism just means they don't believe in a God. I know that's hard to believe, but they don't have a version of the "10 Commandments."

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jeffbaby: 1 year ago

Thanks. It just makes me wonder.

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LadyDiem: 1 year ago via iPhone

There are none. Atheists don't believe in anything whether or be good, evil, karma, god, devil... They wouldn't be true atheists if they believed in any commandments.

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jeffbaby: 1 year ago

Agreed from all I've heard. I think their faith relies in science.

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waldorff: 1 year ago

The point is, they have no faith at all - except in themselves..

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LadyDiem: 1 year ago via iPhone

That's right.

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jeffbaby: 1 year ago

Amen to you both.

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Noveltman: 1 year ago | Last edited at 2:13PM on 11/9/2011

Hilariously, the Bible says the first Ten Commandments were broken, and there was a completely different set given. Kind of gives Mormonism some credibility. http://www.tinyurl.com/6vcwdx2/

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