Why does Atheism seem to dominate the internet?

I'm going to say this before people start saying "because it is more open-minded". The internet has a way of spreading information in a different way than we have had before. Ranging from conspiracy theories, to various sorts of ideals and practices.

Because all the religious folk are too busy preaching and oppressing others to use the internet.

Because all the religious folk are too busy preaching and oppressing others to use the internet.

Aljosa23

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Because all the religious folk are too busy preaching and oppressing others to use the internet.

l4dak47

Because in most societies, in real life it is more accepted to be religious and thus if you're an atheist the only outlet you have where you can freely express anything you believe is the internet.

Simple, no?

Because it's the only place they can go to feel like they can "dominate" other people's opinions. They wouldn't dare do anything like that to someones face.

Because all the religious folk are too busy preaching and oppressing others to use the internet.

Aljosa23

[QUOTE="l4dak47"][QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

Because all the religious folk are too busy preaching and oppressing others to use the internet.

DroidPhysX

I don't think they do. Seems more like they're just more vocal on this site.

Because in most societies, in real life it is more accepted to be religious and thus if you're an atheist the only outlet you have where you can freely express anything you believe is the internet.

Simple, no?

Teenaged

because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

Also, their whole argument is based on science and the Internet is a product of science so they feel empowered to voice their opinions.

There are thousands of religious sites on the internet, the only reason it may seem to dominate is because the places where atheists might gather are the only places you might go.

An open forum for debate tends not to play in the favor of religious people.

My take on it, at least.

Also, their whole argument is based on sciencelo_Pine

It is? I see nothing but religion on OT, the one Atheist trying to persuade everyone that god doesn't exist. Hardly domination but I myself am Atheist and can only assume there are more Atheists on here than religious people because they're doing religious tasks, showing their faith, doing whatever religious people do to prove their faith or something or other... While I browse porn and watch movies, post on forums and whatever I want to do, not what I'm told I have to do.JohnF111

Also, their whole argument is based on science and the Internet is a product of science so they feel empowered to voice their opinions.

lo_Pine

[QUOTE="JohnF111"]It is? I see nothing but religion on OT, the one Atheist trying to persuade everyone that god doesn't exist. Hardly domination but I myself am Atheist and can only assume there are more Atheists on here than religious people because they're doing religious tasks, showing their faith, doing whatever religious people do to prove their faith or something or other... While I browse porn and watch movies, post on forums and whatever I want to do, not what I'm told I have to do.LOXO7

because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

wis3boi

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Also, their whole argument is based on science and the Internet is a product of science so they feel empowered to voice their opinions.

lx_theo

or history in my case. not atheist, just simply apatheist/ non-theist. i just don't care anymore.

but organized religion is a farce, largely driven by the demands of the moment and by the men (and sometimes women) of the moment. It is not led by divine will, but rather the other way around then called divine will. above criticism and commentary. for me, history - a lot of corroborated history, has shown me how much of a farce it is when you come to understand how things came to be and how they were understood. for instance the book of genesis is meant to be taught literally, not it's considered an allegory when pressed with the undeniable mountain of evidence.

Every ancient civilization has a creation story, and i used to think that there was something to them all, it's just the obvious did not dawn on me. Where my folks will polk fun at Mayan creation myths and the Greek/Roman ones (and i've been to several old monument/religious sites) but then hold to their own Quranic/Biblical. it didn't dawn on me that they all have it in common because it gives people a sense of their place in the universe, done so out of ignorance.

If you are religious, before you laugh at others creation stories, or go hide behind that magic word of faith, just do a thought experiment... maybe yours is not different from the others you don't accept.

power of faith is evident, from suicide bombers, the human wave tactics of Iran (during the Iran-Iraq war), to the Christians who died for their faith while getting eaten by lions by the Romans. people will go through torture and death for their faith.

but it doesn't lend that particular faith much more truth then the other, it only shows how strong that particular person's faith is and how far their willing to go for the promises in the afterlife, whether it be houra's (virgins) in heaven, or the Elysian fields..

I don't think they do. Seems more like they're just more vocal on this site.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="JohnF111"]It is? I see nothing but religion on OT, the one Atheist trying to persuade everyone that god doesn't exist. Hardly domination but I myself am Atheist and can only assume there are more Atheists on here than religious people because they're doing religious tasks, showing their faith, doing whatever religious people do to prove their faith or something or other... While I browse porn and watch movies, post on forums and whatever I want to do, not what I'm told I have to do.LOXO7

Bill Nye says creationists hold everyone back.

LOXO7

And he's right. It's fine if you believe in creationism but don't spread that nonsense to children who can't yet fully understand the universe.

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because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

Pirate700

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because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

Pirate700

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because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

Pirate700

Guy you just met: "What church do you go to?"

Me: "I don't."

Guy: "You don't believe?! HEATHEN!"

or worse if the family finds out

There are more religious folk on here than I've met IRL.

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[QUOTE="wis3boi"]

because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

wis3boi

Guy you just met: "What church do you go to?"

Me: "I don't."

Guy: "You don't believe?! HEATHEN!"

or worse if the family finds out

Free thinkers tend to enjoy the interaction with people of different viewpoints.Zeviander

because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

wis3boi

An open forum for debate tends not to play in the favor of religious people.

My take on it, at least.

lx_theo

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because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

parkurtommo

Northern Europe and the UK aren't that bad. Sweden is roughly 85% non religious

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[QUOTE="JohnF111"]It is? I see nothing but religion on OT, the one Atheist trying to persuade everyone that god doesn't exist. Hardly domination but I myself am Atheist and can only assume there are more Atheists on here than religious people because they're doing religious tasks, showing their faith, doing whatever religious people do to prove their faith or something or other... While I browse porn and watch movies, post on forums and whatever I want to do, not what I'm told I have to do.champion837

[QUOTE="champion837"][QUOTE="LOXO7"] Bill Nye says creationists hold everyone back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHbYJfwFgOU 3.7 million views in a week.LOXO7

[QUOTE="parkurtommo"][QUOTE="wis3boi"]

because talking about it in public or with family and friends can cause a lot of issues, especially in the US.

wis3boi

Northern Europe and the UK aren't that bad. Sweden is roughly 85% non religious

It's science, slave! Shut up and accept the truth! The only reason why we are not driving flying cars around is because of these God loving freaks.LOXO7

[QUOTE="champion837"][QUOTE="LOXO7"] Bill Nye says creationists hold everyone back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHbYJfwFgOU 3.7 million views in a week.

LOXO7

Yes religious zealotry holds people back.. One does not need to be atheist to accept things like the Theory of Evolution.. I think this needs to be pointed out, you can be Christian, Muslims, Jewish, Hindu, etc etc and still accept scientific discoveries based upon evidence..

[QUOTE="LOXO7"][QUOTE="champion837"] Hold everyone back? That doesnt even make sense.sSubZerOo

Yes religious zealotry holds people back.. One does not need to be atheist to accept things like the Theory of Evolution.. I think this needs to be pointed out, you can be Christian, Muslims, Jewish, Hindu, etc etc and still accept scientific discoveries based upon evidence..

Unless you are doing wacky experiments on animals I dont know in what way would a theory of evolution help "advance" civilization.

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[QUOTE="LOXO7"] It's science, slave! Shut up and accept the truth! The only reason why we are not driving flying cars around is because of these God loving freaks.champion837

Yes religious zealotry holds people back.. One does not need to be atheist to accept things like the Theory of Evolution.. I think this needs to be pointed out, you can be Christian, Muslims, Jewish, Hindu, etc etc and still accept scientific discoveries based upon evidence..

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[QUOTE="LOXO7"] It's science, slave! Shut up and accept the truth! The only reason why we are not driving flying cars around is because of these God loving freaks.champion837

Yes religious zealotry holds people back.. One does not need to be atheist to accept things like the Theory of Evolution.. I think this needs to be pointed out, you can be Christian, Muslims, Jewish, Hindu, etc etc and still accept scientific discoveries based upon evidence..

[QUOTE="LOXO7"][QUOTE="champion837"] Hold everyone back? That doesnt even make sense.Ace6301

... I think for starters we need to stop using the term science this way... Because it gets misunderstood and really we can replace the term science in those sentence with any religious doctrine or belief.. Instead the argument should turn to the phrase of the discovery/study/knowledge of our universe/natural world.. The term science in how its being used is confusing people like Champion into thinking its something similar to a religion.. When it is not.