Why does Atheism seem to dominate the internet?

smarter people use the inter net ;)

[QUOTE="Ace6301"][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.sSubZerOo

... 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..

smarter people use the inter net ;)

TopTierHustler

if these boards are a sign of smart people, humanity is f*cked :(

[QUOTE="Ace6301"][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.sSubZerOo

... 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..

[QUOTE="Ace6301"][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.sSubZerOo

... 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..

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[QUOTE="Ace6301"] What he actually said is misunderstanding how science works holds everyone back. I don't see how that could be an incorrect statement. Misunderstanding things in general is detrimental while something as important as science is without a doubt going to cause some issues.toast_burner

... 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..

slap everyone that misuses the word 'theory'

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[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]

... 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..

wis3boi

slap everyone that misuses the word 'theory'

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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..

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

The Theory of Evolution is the cornerstone of biology.. And everything related to it.. Our understanding of the theory has helped us cultivate both accidentally and intentionally the breeding of animals and plants for our uses for instance.. If animals did not change over time, if certain factors of selection did not affect the passing on of traits.. Then we would not exist as a society because we depend off things like corn, which we domesticated over thousands of years..

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[QUOTE="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..

sSubZerOo

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

The Theory of Evolution is the cornerstone of biology.. And everything related to it.. Our understanding of the theory has helped us cultivate both accidentally and intentionally the breeding of animals and plants for our uses for instance.. If animals did not change over time, if certain factors of selection did not affect the passing on of traits.. Then we would not exist as a society because we depend off things like corn, which we domesticated over thousands of years..

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[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]I also propose that anyone who uses the word "scientist" gets shot.

sSubZerOo

slap everyone that misuses the word 'theory'

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[QUOTE="champion837"]

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

champion837

The Theory of Evolution is the cornerstone of biology.. And everything related to it.. Our understanding of the theory has helped us cultivate both accidentally and intentionally the breeding of animals and plants for our uses for instance.. If animals did not change over time, if certain factors of selection did not affect the passing on of traits.. Then we would not exist as a society because we depend off things like corn, which we domesticated over thousands of years..

finish middle school/high school science classes outside the bible belt and come back

Because MOST religious people can't figure out how to use a computer.MrGeezer

[QUOTE="MrGeezer"]Because MOST religious people can't figure out how to use a computer.YoshiYogurt

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[QUOTE="champion837"]

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

champion837

The Theory of Evolution is the cornerstone of biology.. And everything related to it.. Our understanding of the theory has helped us cultivate both accidentally and intentionally the breeding of animals and plants for our uses for instance.. If animals did not change over time, if certain factors of selection did not affect the passing on of traits.. Then we would not exist as a society because we depend off things like corn, which we domesticated over thousands of years..

........ What difference does it make? Since you believe in Noah's Ark I am pretty certain you believe in Adam and Eve story.. Yet we have evidence of ancestors living before homosapiens not long back in Earth's history.. Those being Neinderthuls and Cro Magnum men.. Humanesque but clearly not the homosapiens that exist today.. How do you explain them?

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

Aljosa23

[QUOTE="champion837"][QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]

The Theory of Evolution is the cornerstone of biology.. And everything related to it.. Our understanding of the theory has helped us cultivate both accidentally and intentionally the breeding of animals and plants for our uses for instance.. If animals did not change over time, if certain factors of selection did not affect the passing on of traits.. Then we would not exist as a society because we depend off things like corn, which we domesticated over thousands of years..

wis3boi

finish middle school/high school science classes outside the bible belt and come back

The internet is the only place for some people to be openly atheist.

Being openly atheist is a good way to get your ass kicked in south dakota

Because it's cool I guess.

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wis3boi

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.

lo_Pine

Yes, they would. Intelligence always wins.

Atheists have no life. They're busy arguing over the internet why the rest of us are getting laid.

Atheists have no life. They're busy arguing over the internet why the rest of us are getting laid.

themajormayor

Atheists have no life. They're busy arguing over the internet why the rest of us are getting laid.

themajormayor

So much for no sex before marriage, eh major?:P

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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.

Vaultboy-101

Yes, they would. Intelligence always wins.

I think he was trying to imply the threat of physical violence as a possible deterrent for the outright dismissal/disrespect of someone's faith in face-to-face interaction. I do think it's reasonable to assume that many, if not most, people are less argumentative in person than over the internet largely due to this factor.

Of course it's not like I've done a study, but I've seen enough to know that most (sane) people prefer to avoid heated, personal confrontations.

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

junglist101

Because the internet is a product of Satan.

Probably because the internet gives people a chance to speak freely about what they normally don't get to, and it's easier to find others who share the same view/opinion to discuss it with.

Because internet is the devil's spawn.

I don't know about the rest of the internet but there sure are quite a few here in OT.

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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

[QUOTE="LOXO7"] Bill Nye says creationists hold everyone back.

Slashless

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.

The more educated a person is the less likely they are to be religious. It also follows that people that are educated are more likely to use the internet.

Its like asking why churches are dominated by religious people.

The more educated a person is the less likely they are to be religious. .

tenaka2

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The more educated a person is the less likely they are to be religious. .

ShadowsDemon

[QUOTE="tenaka2"]

The more educated a person is the less likely they are to be religious. .

ShadowsDemon

Sorry but your personal anecdotal evidence will not help you in this instance.

So glad I didn't spend most of my childhood being brainwashed in Jesusland.Jebus213

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[QUOTE="LOXO7"] Bill Nye says creationists hold everyone back.

ShadowsDemon

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.

Whut.

Where did I mention God in my post? lol.

because atheist dont really socialize in real worldhippiesanta

grow up

The more educated a person is the less likely they are to be religious. It also follows that people that are educated are more likely to use the internet.

tenaka2

Not necessarily. As mentioned earlier, belief in a religion is a personal choice regardless of one's level of education although I think people more educated are more likely to question religious beliefs.

As for what you said about the internet, you've seen how many idiots there are online. It's not about being educated. People with access to an internet connection are more likely to use the internet. Simple as that.

Because people who spend time on the internet are more exposed to the inconsistencies and logical fallacies of religion. While also having easy access to others with opposing views, and explanations of how the world we see today came unto its own without the need of a supernatural creator.

Sucks to be them.

Atheists have no life. They're busy arguing over the internet why the rest of us are getting laid.

themajormayor

Atheists have no life. They're busy arguing over the internet why the rest of us are getting laid.

themajormayor

Religious folk have no life. They're too busying dumping money on the altar and practicing abstinence.

OHHHHHH BURN