Do All Atheists Think The Same? | Spectrum

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[@justleave2986]

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[@DayglowJanelle]

Please make an experiment video on "Do All Jehovah's Witnesses Think The Same?" I really need to see this. Thanks Jubilee! 🤗💝✨

[@agentpiggles6685]

Jubilee I consider myself a Christian, but I think that earth would be a little better off without religion because I think of icis without religion most likely nobody would follow it but then I think that being religious can be really good

[@Nimbereth]

All atheists seem so sad?

[@antoine2528]

Some people don’t understand that atheist means without God, not against God

[@jamielouis4506]

Antoine só why do atheists attack theist and mock them by saying magic daddy in the sky or what not. It’s clear that atheists are against God no question about about.

[@antoine2528]

Jamie Louis that’s because they’re uneducated and don’t know what they’re saying or talking about... that’s what I said. If you’re against God and beliefs other than yours you’re just an asshole, not an atheist,and that’s it

[@Liam-fs5fe]

Jamie Louis idk why did thiests murder athiests for thousands of years? Oh I forgot, it’s still happening in parts of the world...

[@jamielouis4506]

Liam nah that’s not the reason why atheists hate God but from your perspective you assume they do believe of murdering atheists.

[@Liam-fs5fe]

Jamie Louis you are not even making sense... why would atheists hate something that does möt exist?

[@colleenshay799]

“it’s not the idea of dying, it’s the idea of nothing” we all felt that

[@matt9060]

Here's what helps me. Before I was born, I didn't exist for 14 billion years, and that never seemed to bother me. I imagine death is much of the same.

[@deedee-ms7id]

on the contrary, i think it’s a much scarier thought to exist forever. sure, it sounds nice at first, but none of us know what forever feels like. it’s like the feeling of “once you get on an airplane, there’s no getting off until you land” except you never land. i do believe there’s a god, but i would honestly prefer the option to just stop existing at some point in the future.

[@tvbnine793]

or the idea of burning in a lake of fire

[@Gomitasd]

@B3llet Truth nice joke I actually laugh

[@robertpetre9378]

The fear of dying vs the fear of death. the latter is the fear of the death of the ego at least that’s what Sigmund Fraud used to think.the fear of dying is completely natural and necessary as all animals are programmed to have a sense of self preservation.

[@melinaminaya5461]

I strongly believe that religion should be a choice instead of something you have to partake in due to fear.

[@princemiranda9456]

True, God does not says that we must go to him, he gives us the opportunity, not an obligation

[@shutupbitch-z4z]

prince Miranda so you don’t have to?

[@anonymousking2703]

This comment attacked me

[@andrianasemeniuc838]

@Ana 75 what they meant is that people should follow a religion because they believe in it, and have made the choice to practise it, not be forced into it

[@gabrielflaubert5881]

It's a choice as long you're not in the Middle East…

[@thorsihavenoenemies]

As an atheist, I neither like people who force religion upon others, nor do I like people who force atheism upon others. Everyone should have the freedom to follow their own beliefs.

[@kitafitsa4934]

Criticizing should be done. That is not the same as forcing your opinions down someones throat

[@emanuelvazquez6492]

You can't really force atheism down someone's throats....I mean unless you are telling someone "you are not going to believe in your God(s), or crystals, or astrology, etc"

[@pandaboogus]

@@emanuelvazquez6492 yes you can. It’s forcing a belief, isn’t it?

[@PaolaRodriguez-rd2qi]

Agreed, as long as you’re not hurting anyone you’re free to believe in what you want and nobody should question it

[@rockysandman5489]

@@pandaboogus Atheism isn't a belief, it's the lack thereof. How the hell do you force the lack of something?

[@marisolsantana2608]

“Do all drug addicts think the same” would be very interesting...

[@nicoxletta9370]

What_time is_it!!! youre onto something

[@tvbnine793]

or ex-addicts

[@thesunnisalsoastar]

Already did that

[@ma3alena]

What_time is_it!!! And ask them better questions! We dont want the same repeated questions about whether they regret it or not!

[@hamiltonatthedisco8823]

I don't think many drug addicts would want to show their face on a show like this. Especially since addicts typically equal abusers of something, in this case drugs and most drugs are illegal. But ex drug addicts, would be very interesting.

[@isabelleswanson4694]

still waiting for “do all karen’s think the same?”

[@bobolavigne]

Isabelle Swanson 😭😭😭😭😂

[@xMckingwill]

Bruh

[@victoriaalward2558]

Yes that and "do all Kyle's think the same?" 😂

[@temple_123]

Ahaha😂

[@SmileyBros3]

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[@billybob12337]

They should have brought in someone who wasn't raised religious.

[@juliaschuurman5051]

I feel their answers wouldn't be as well thought out though, but I agree

[@bbibbi6652]

@@juliaschuurman5051 As someone who's atheist and has non-religious parents I think it would actually have been really good for other people to see (especially since many people who aren't raised religious may still celebrate religious holidays - like Hanukkah or Christmas) but just not believe in a god. I think it would have led to a good discussion about culture. :)

[@theonlyonewithgum1452]

Some of them never mentioned being raised religious, so they could fit that bill.

[@juliaschuurman5051]

@@bbibbi6652 Of course! Which is why I still agree that there should have been one

[@charlotte-xl6li]

my parents are both atheists so i grew up that way because it’s not like i would go to temple when neither of my parents believe in it. so as i got older my parents explained why they didn’t believe in it and let me made the decision for myself. and i guess maybe i was biased because of how i grew up? but i am an atheist and knkw nothing more than the school teaches about religion

[@aasthagoyal9026]

"Do all therapists think the same"

[@welikelethabo]

Yessss

[@Ellinthoms]

do all rapists think the same

[@paintedhorse6880]

@@Ellinthoms Ooohh that one would be wild.

[@marcelloberry6829]

@@Ellinthoms I can’t imagine anyone being comfortable on camera being identified as a rapist. Would be interesting tho

[@mercymunoz1408]

I would love this one actually!!!!

[@Niqabnelliedti]

“Do all high school sweethearts think the same” I want to see if people regretted settling down so early

[@electricbeing993]

Great 1

[@ginogarcia1655]

666 likes... coincidence I think not

[@bradysundheim]

Ahh this could be interesting. I've been with my wife since we were both 14 and 15 years old (12 years now).

[@Niqabnelliedti]

Brady Sundheim that is so sweet!

[@wren256]

who knows YA

[@ty5304]

“I’m terrified of becoming nothing.” I feel that...

[@N64RumblePak]

Tyler Christian really? I haven’t understood that feeling. It’s just like imagining what it was like before you were born. Just done doing your thing. Makes me enjoy the time I have alot more.

[@sä-rah-h]

@@N64RumblePak but it's a huge fear of most people (Including me) because non-existence is one of the things, human can't even imagine. I'm sure you think of darkness and silence when you thnk of nothing. but that's still something. being nothing is so scary

[@kevmine4749]

I don't know why people are scared of not existing. We has existed for a very long time pre death and I will continue to exist after death the only fear should be dying.

[@DaddyF2P]

We are just very used to the concept of consciousness. Our entire life and our entire understanding of the world around us IS consciousness. Leaving that would be terrifying.

[@Unknown-hi2dr]

@@kevmine4749 it's scary to me that if I suddenly die, the people who love me and/or depend on me, will be miserable if I'm no longer there.

[@elliedrama46]

I'm an atheist in the south, when someone tells me "have a blessed day" I take it as have the best day you can. I think respecting the small godly phrases that sometimes come along in daily life should be seen as love. I don't believe in their God, but I see love in people who say they'll pray for me or wish me blessings. It's everyone's choice whether to believe or not. I don't, but I respect those who do.

[@HM-rp2yj]

Elora LizaLou L. D. H. This is the top tier mindset

[@allysonkoid8915]

Underated comment

[@exoticcats6119]

I agree with what you just said. I don’t take anything personally.

[@rachgasmr9791]

I’m not an atheist but I agree 100%. Nicely said

[@KarlSnarks]

Great attitude, why be upset by someone wishing you a good day :)

[@shelbyneely3103]

i have a problem with the “praying is a waste of time” if it brings someone comfort and they believe in it that’s not a waste of time.

[@kenm9545]

Exactly. It’s like therapy for some people, and that’s ok

[@dannikasoukoroff9633]

Science is also showing how important it is..... much on a similar wavelength with meditation. Calming the mind and body and ultimately connecting with oneself, I think. I agree with your sentiment.

[@Smithpolly]

Timothy Wyland, 44, and Rebecca Wyland, 23, of Oregon City were found guilty of criminal mistreatment for allowing their 18-month-old daughter’s hemangioma, an abnormal proliferation of blood vessels, to grow into a golf ball-sized tumour that covered one eye. They were sentenced to three months in jail on June 24. Rather than seek medical care for their daughter, the Wylands, members of the Followers of Christ Church, relied on prayer, oil anointment and the “laying on of hands.”

[@archer2905]

I don’t mind when people pray to themselves if it gives them comfort, but it annoys me when people say I’ll pray for you. It does nothing and honestly comes off as a polite way of saying I don’t really care and can’t be bothered to help in any real way.

[@MenchieExtrakt]

But when people avoid dealing with problems and just pray, it does do harm

[@jules1618]

I quickly read the title and thought it was athletes. I was wondering why are they asking so many questions about religion to athletes? Reread the title and laughed and laughed

[@anyatindall5678]

😂😂😂

[@georgesabi-rached5218]

Julia Perkins bruh there’s only one person that maybe looks like an athlete lol

[@mohamadabdullahi6538]

haha

[@JosueDeerFox]

666 likes

[@tenzinyeshi9282]

They should have a middle line say “I do not know,” which has immense possibilities.

[@thomasmagnuson5039]

Agnostic and atheist are not contradictory, agnostic is "i do not know" and athiest is "i do not believe"

[@jackrush1222]

Yeah that was weird because I personally think that majority of atheists are agnostic and gnostic atheist is non-existent

[@miurtouissi1093]

How can you not believe in god without knowing god doesn’t exist ? I feel that you can be spiritual and agnostic because you are opened and acknowledge your ignorance but if you are an atheist you do not acknowledge that you don’t know... like AChristian will say I know god exist I believe in him an atheist says I know god does not exist I do not believe in him. Unless there are atheists saying I know god exist I do not believe in him....or I know god doesn’t exist I believe in him, in both case, It’d be weird . Anyway the way I see it agnostic is the acknowledgment of ignorance but atheism is the non belief. And to not believe you have to know it's not true...

[@aradhanadang]

@@miurtouissi1093 it is more like how can you believe in god without knowing god exists? The truth is we don't know. Who is god or rather what is god? God is an idea you either believe in it or not or you may even believe in a different version of the same idea.

[@lawrencehaynes6408]

Everyone is agnostic, regardless of what people say nobody "knows" if God actually exists so the term agnostic is a bit redundant

[@miurtouissi1093]

@@aradhanadang This is your point of view though. talk to anyone in a church and they will swear god exists because it is part of their faith. they do not have proof that is true but they still stongly believe in him, so i disagree with you wth the 'without knowing god exists' because if you are muslim our christian you know he exists. (from their perspective)

[@talyac1990]

i grew up atheist and as a child, my friends would tell me “youre going to hell” but then said “god loves you anyway im praying for you” like wtf????

[@shhd8090]

wtf thats actually so funny im sorry HAHAHHAAH

[@tylakea9828]

Ok God loves you but we are all sinners and basically they were trying to say if u don’t give ur life to Jesus u will got hell not bv u didn’t give it life to Jesus but bc of your sins such as -lying ,stealing and saying omg -but the price was payed so if u confess and belive that Jesus is Lord I will go to heaven God doesn’t want to send u to hell its bc of your own actions

[@talyac1990]

Sarah Lea if im a good person other than a few “sins” and if god loves me no matter what, wouldnt he forgive me because he knows i’m a good person? christianity is so backwards, i will never understand it. it’s like it doesn’t even matter all the good things i’ve done in life because i sinned and may not have even known it.

[@drcola143]

@@talyac1990 yeah I don't get it either. If I start an ant village or something and the ants aren't worshipping me I'm not going to pour boiling water on them. If you're a human why would a God send you to hell for simply not worshipping him. Why would I even need to worship him?

[@yoursports6910]

Sarah Lea I’m sorry I’m Christian but the though of “ur not a good person” going through life everyday saying “I’m a bad person, I’m a bad person” is a horrible way to live I don’t want god to say it’s ok to be a bad person I forgive you I want him to say your good I’m proud of you, you did good in life

[@熊ちゃん-h7t]

“I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” - Mahatma Ghandi

[@caileyten7900]

As a Christian, I feel this a lot. I left my faith for while because of it. but now I have learned that I worship God, not Christians, and Christ is so different than people. I wish the Christian community could come together and love unconditionally, just like the God we serve.

[@kittyboy7006]

Pure and true

[@kannan-sar1758]

Bruh when did gandhi say this?

[@熊ちゃん-h7t]

@@kannan-sar1758 The book ‘The Christ of the Indian Road’ by E. Stanley Jones references Ghandi saying this line (albeit the wording may not be exact) in response to the missionary asking him why he rejects becoming a follower of Christianity. There are other sources though and it isn’t entirely sure exactly where the quote comes from, but Gandhi has made statements with a similar sentiment numerous times.

[@praisesade]

I like this comment cause I feel as If some Christians are actually judgmental and try to scare people into Christianity I’m not gonna lie that true but trust me not all of us Christians are like that I feel as if us Christians shouldn’t be in the way and stop you from having a good relationship with God/Jehova

[@jaydeno33]

“Do all boomers think the same.”

[@JL-rr8xg]

Ok boomer

[@based7900]

Middle ground idea - boomers and zoomers 😂😂

[@unclesam4957]

YES

[@stef62777]

Okay boomer

[@familye3734]

we already know yall think the same, hence ok boomer

[@TheRishabhkumar]

As an agnostic myself, I totally agree with the conclusion: Believe in whatever God you want as long as you don't harm anyone or impose your belief system onto others. If you're not infringing upon anyone's way of life, it's fine.

[@rywilk]

That sounds great in theory. But how likely is it in reality that someone with irrational beliefs will not harm anyone or impose their belief system on others (either intentionally or unintentionally)?

[@oro-oluwatoromo-thewordoft7339]

Rishabh Kumar in God there is true peace and although it is very hard to see for you, once people seek God we see that God gives us true comfort and answers prayers and is always there for us even though we don’t see it. May God be with you ;)

[@antipositivism3128]

That’s a self refuting statement because not impose your beliefs on others a belief system.

[@ShugaAnims]

@@rywilk most religious people I know dont seem to have a problem with it so I would assume its likely.

[@smashmusique]

@@ShugaAnims Are cults healthy ? They don't harm anyone? I have yet to see someone religious not imposing their views on their children.

[@FarhanNahin]

jubilee comments: 99% ideas for more videos 1% actual comments about the video

[@darkentity8432]

Farhan Nahin and then the idiots basically begging for likes

[@thermovale3245]

1% thirsting over Kameron

[@AnteJuneholm]

98% ideas for new videos. 1% comments about the video. 1% commenting that the comments are overrun by comments about new ideas. Just balancing the scale here ;)

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@@AnteJuneholm 97% ideas for new videos. 1% comments about the video. 1% commenting that the comments are overrun by comments about new ideas. 1% commenting about the percentages of each topic

[@hamazing7778]

Has 666 likes........

[@lois2653]

I dont understand why people in these comments automatically assume that the opposite of atheist is Christian...

[@user-hi2fp1he5g]

The opposite of atheist is theist and a majority of western theists are Christians, that's why.

[@giantreaveraloadae8229]

Because processing more than one opposing idea at a time is a real struggle for most theists.

[@aaoo25]

Same.

[@drunkpekka4284]

Because it is the box, their framewoke they have lived in. They are seeing from their known box, not outside it. All of us try to understand a new concept by relating it to something we know.

[@zarahotaru2266]

Yeah I'm chilling thought

[@izauradan9888]

I wish the age group was more diverse for this one. It would’ve been interesting to see what an older atheist would have had to say

[@nugzta]

Everyone in the video was ex-religious but none of them was ex-muslim. I guess Jubilee didn't want to cross that line.

[@Emzel-my2zz]

nugzta maybe one just didn’t sign up

[@RandomGuy141095]

@@nugzta More like they want to protect their identity. Muslims don't take kindly to apostates.

[@izauradan9888]

@Default User Maybe they would’ve said the same thing. It’s really not about being respectful or not, I’m sure they are respectful as well. It’s just that with the age gap, they (the older individuals) might have experienced more things that would’ve brought a different conversation, a different perspective of atheism to the table which would’ve been interesting to hear as well.

[@brewhouse6160]

Most people as they get older and more life experienced, grow or of atheism when they realize that God does exist

[@bryantjuarez4632]

Everyone has so much emotions stored up inside and it shows anytime they talk how much they were hurt by it

[@TheMsLollidella]

Ikr its really sad they experienced it whatever it was. I myself am religious and always had positive experiences, really helped me become a more independent thinker. But i know of people who have been hurt by it, sad they had to experience it

[@thepaperclipcolossus_3515]

@@TheMsLollidella u know if I had one wish I'd wish for God I think that we have no idea about what's out there and if there is a god they will see me for my actions and how good a person I am not if I believed in them and somtimes if I'm desperate enough I'll pray because that's the only hope I have left most of my friends are atheists though my bestie is Muslim so was talk a lot bout it.

[@maragragert7088]

Theres so much emotion because this is such a controversial topic

[@j0epark1]

Jubilee is one of the few KZbin channels that constantly listen to their viewers. Great topic for today! 👍🏻

[@infinatethundr_8301]

j0epark1 true

[@Ethan-en2ij]

Isn’t that the whole point of this channel though?

[@mariamamgad5164]

j0epark1 they do read the comments and I respect that so much

[@j0epark1]

Ethan there are many points to this channel. Not just one. Which is what makes it so great

[@justleave2986]

💯

[@user-rr7du4ds2x]

I hate when ppl are like "but why dont you believe... just in case?" Like what why would that be a reason to have a whole belief out of fear

[@mbkkt9094]

Exactly. Unfortunately Pascal's Wager is still widely used

[@notthebloodfiend]

@@mbkkt9094 And there's a whole debunk for Pascal's Wagger I found. It's in Spanish, but I can share it if someone wants

[@OfficialOffsideBall]

@@notthebloodfiend yes plz

[@vorpal22]

Just answer "Pascal's Wager." That argument has been done to death and they can read the rebuttals of it on Wikipedia. Why don't they believe in Thor, just in case? And belief is not a choice. You can pretend to believe, but if you don't, you're not going to suddenly start to, although religious changes are possible but happen naturally and cannot be forced.

[@OfficialOffsideBall]

@@vorpal22 ya "belief is a choice" actually we don't believe in thor bcs marvel clearly said all characters are frictional, but religious books doesn't say god is frictional that's why u believe in god right...i dont believe in god bcs it doesnt exist and is frictional like thor. "pretending is not believing"

[@kateharrison6348]

Middle Ground: -Unschooling or Free-range parents Vs. Pushy or Strict Parents

[@joynelbonetdelgado4952]

I can see a latina mom, a black mom and an Asian dad on the strict side lol

[@farah-ou3db]

Joynel Bonet Delgado don't forget an Indian parent! My parents want me to get a 95 and above on everything

[@kensieolson8425]

+

[@ameliebesst8950]

it would be hard to find pushy parents tho coz they would probably not identify with being that pushy

[@alinah3684]

PLEASE 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lailah1522]

this is what a healthy and open discussion/environment should look like.

[@christopherkarow9257]

lailah you’re right but, it’s also a conversation that’s situated with something that they all agree with

[@lailah1522]

Christopher Karow true but they also disagreed in certain areas and at various levels. overall, i think whether it be a similar viewpoint or one that differs, we should all learn to be open and allow everyone to be heard in a polite manner. just as they have in this video (:

[@MzBleuBunni]

Well, is an open discussion with people with the same ideology.

[@MzBleuBunni]

@@christopherkarow9257 exactly!

[@justsomeone3747]

Yeah, the "do all christians think the same" was kinda chaotic and they were kinda rude to each other. This, though, i love. They're all being nice and respectful.

[@JamieSmith-ri9vt]

I’m glad to see for once there’s not a “super hated person” in his episode. Everyone was super nice and cooperative!

[@N64RumblePak]

Jamie Smith It was nice, but I was hoping for at least some head butting about opinions on morality or something. Although it was good. It seemed kinda salt and pepper to me. Just a little boring.

[@daddyshrek7376]

nah that CHAD in the white shirt was the most hated for me

[@nicktheavatar_]

Right?? Every Jubilee episode, someone is always demonized, and they could just say one thing that is slightly unpopular. Good to see a clean comment section for once. The person I liked the most in this episode was Ryann, I agree with her on everything Edit: Nevermind^^🙄

[@sydneycarnie9737]

maybe its because they are atheist and more respectful because there is no correct version of an atheist, whereas there are "correct/better Christians" which causes more controversy

[@kabukigirrl]

Jamie Smith really ? I thought the man in blue was disrespectful

[@irui7087]

I read it as athletes, and then they talked about supernatural stuff and I still thought it was athletes...

[@bluepawberry26aj91]

LMFAO

[@lucianasoriagutierrez5593]

LOL😂😂😂😂

[@Itsjustamainiii]

LMFAOAOAOAO

[@just_daryl4863]

LMAOOOOO 💀💀💀 ive been laughing about this comment for like 5 minutes now and im sorry i cant- 😭

[@athlete_sorts4498]

“I wished I believed in a higher power” that question hit hard.

[@Jc-hq2zb]

if you’re actually interested let me know! I would love to share how I found my higher power and help out if you’d like!

[@athlete_sorts4498]

Jc Bruhh Nah, the feeling passed. Thanks bruhh!

[@mbarre123]

Sai Storm lmaooo

[@ExistentialIzzy]

I wish I _could_ believe in a higher power, but when religious extremism almost cost me my life throughout high school and my 4 years in the Navy, I just _can't._ If my future, nonexistent kids were to be religious, I don't know if I'd be upset, but I'd definitely ask why because it would dredge up those old memories, etc. _Ultimately,_ as long as their beliefs did not harm themselves, or others, why would I disown them or leave them for dead by forcing them out on the street?

[@aallpprr8998]

I absolutely don’t. How much less interesting the universe and our lives would be if we could bring everything back to God.. we would have the easy answer for everything how boring would that be. Then the concept of eternal life after death is so much scarier than nothing who the heck wishes to live forever.. literally for billions and trilions and quintilions of years.. no thanks

[@creative_whizkid]

“Do you guys wanna do lunch?” at the end warmed my heart for some reason, idk.

[@Shaolin-Jesus]

haha, love does that.

[@randomname7546]

Maxwell yeees

[@TheNinjapancake14]

It made me so happy to hear

[@vicquinonez1966]

Most of us didn't do lunch. Lmao.

[@creative_whizkid]

Solowing 777 Well shame on you guys lol.

[@Charles-km7in]

“I’m scared of becoming nothing.” As an atheist, that's quite relatable. If I knew there was a God I would definitely follow him, but logically I just can't seem to believe him.

[@aubrey3238]

Sorry it's been hard to find a response that's in my heart, but I believe that is the best type of athiest to be. To HOPE to be wrong about there being no God, even if you/we/they don't see many reasons to believe- is a much better place to be.❤️ That way, athiesm isn't a religion, it's a description of a journey whether that journey ends in being proved wrong or right. Same with all belief systems. I hope it's a journey, not a destination.

[@Jackk.A]

Charles Rillera III watch living waters, Christ forgiveness youtube channels and ask God out load to reveal yourself to me.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

And for info on WHY Satan could reach this world, and what Eve knew of him? And of fate of captives in Numbers 31:17?

[@pidayrocks2235]

@@aubrey3238 Atheism technically cannot be wrong... the atheist position is: "I see no reason to believe you without evidence".... atheists (well, rather, scientists) never rule anything out... but they also don't accept anything without proof.

[@marielis5154]

I have gone through that and I’m not in the best place right now, actually. However, I’m positive he’s real. Think about every function the body has. How women can creat life. How plants go through photosynthesis? A “Big Bang” didn’t make all that haha lol! I’m personally Christian, but even scientists can’t deny that the Bible is scientific. It was written before the Corona virus and wildfires in Australia ever happened, but it talks about both events in the Bible. It talks about how dinosaurs would be roaming the Earth and how God would make room for his people. None if it is a mistake, but I definitely respect and understand your opinion too! Lots of love🤍

[@caldiys9098]

as a Christian i enjoyed hearing their views - I personally feel as Christians we should be open to everything - including peoples beliefs and views on life itself. We should NEVER use God or our religion as a way to harm someone! Or cherry-pick the Bible for our own liking. God loves all :)

[@lailaandu3165]

perfect way of explaining it!!!

[@blue-phoenix115]

Good for you bro! Well said.

[@caldiys9098]

@@lailaandu3165 thank you :))

[@robertbarack1827]

"God loves all" really? But he'll send them to hell if they don't agree with him, that sounds a whole lot different from love.

[@caldiys9098]

@@robertbarack1827 I don't know where you got that information from but, Ive been taught that God loves all no matter their religion or even if you don't have one. It is only your actions on this Earth that dictates the decision of you going to either Heaven or Hell :)

[@Unknown-hi2dr]

"if there are people out there who feel like they need an instruction manual to be a good person, they should have one" perfectly put.

[@morrisonsplasticbag4028]

Un known “good person” can mean a lot of things to different people. For example some may say smoking is ok to help you relax but others can argue it harms you so it’s not ok. So how would you know how to be a “good person” through your own thoughts?

[@olliecon5385]

Morrisons Plastic Bag exactly! there are way too many versions of what a good person is, and tbh not being an asshole is the simplest way of being one

[@Unknown-hi2dr]

@@morrisonsplasticbag4028 yeah I agree. I can just relate to that statement because a lot of people I know think they are good because they believe in god. I'm just saying if they need an instruction manual to dictate how they should behave they can have it (ofcourse as long as they're not being asshole to someone else).

[@DDRmastaa]

no, not perfectly put. the world's top religions have instruction manuals on how to be a BAD person, thats the problem. have you ever read a religious text???

[@Unknown-hi2dr]

@@DDRmastaa no, neither have those people who think that religion makes them good. I'm just fine with people living in delusion as long as they don't hurt anyone including themselves.

[@Cristina16777]

No matter the religion or belief, the extremists on whatever side will ruin it for everyone. Edit: Wow, thank you guys so much for the likes.

[@lilme453]

Facts

[@briansiegel6945]

@Leah M Atheist extremism makes no sense, it is the rejection of a belief. Nobody is like "Drinking excessively is really bad, but also telling people to not drink excessively is also rly bad." People have killed millions in the name of God. Nobody has ever killed in the name of nothing lol

[@astrophotos8368]

But Vengeance, those are the good ones. They actually practice their faith as it is.

[@astrophotos8368]

Tyler I’m not closed minded. Please ask me questions.

[@SJ-gy2rf]

Brian Siegel yeah but I guess there are definitely atheists who may go to lengths to see religion destroyed as a whole, which isn’t good (saying this as an atheist myself)

[@tayliewin9717]

Please do “Do all homeschoolers think alike?”, I would love to see that

[@noahkales7925]

love this idea

[@justleave2986]

Do all mean girls think the same oOp-

[@xohunter7568]

Ooh man, I wish I could be apart of that conversation, but I live in Georgia and have no way of getting to Cali. I've been wanting to see that one for awhile. Would it consist of current homeschoolers, former homeschoolers, or both?

[@PossibleBat]

That would be very interesting!

[@erikrobinson2547]

As someone homeschooled, I want to see this.

[@wonieism]

as an Athiest who was attacked by Christians for my beliefs and being trans/lgbtqia, im fine in whatever you believe in, as long as you're not hurting someone.

[@dexter9919]

Im LGBTQQIP2SAA

[@asap9224]

@@dexter9919 Dam 14 more letters and you gays will have used up the entire alphabet wtf...

[@asap9224]

Kaede Have you not heard Christians are being attacked and killed all over the world so suck it up and deal with it...

[@teddybear4038]

@@asap9224 There are about 2.4 billion Christians, which is more adherents than any other religion (also more than the amount of non religious people).. I don’t understand why you are acting like Christians are an oppressed minority when they are the largest religious group on the planet

[@asap9224]

@@teddybear4038 How does that change the fact that Christian's are being attacked and killed all over the world?...

[@gabrielavillar9205]

I think it'd be cool to see "Do all homeless people think alike?"

[@jaydeno33]

Koky m it would be questions about being poor, rich, how they are seen and treated.

[@neetfreek9921]

@@nessett Whether they chose to be homeless, if homelessness is failure in their eyes, opinions on what causes it, etc etc etc There's more ways to look at life than MUST HORDE WEALTH lol

[@nessett]

@@neetfreek9921 my bad, I meant to ask "why would their opinions be the same?" and wrote different for some reason

[@neetfreek9921]

@@nessett All good

[@oluwademiladeoluwole6969]

Yess

[@premanathpai37]

As a Hindu, I've always been taught that a person who questions God and the existence of a greater being should be respected more than a person who blindly believes what he has been told. I enjoyed the prompts and the diversity of answers they had within the group.

[@martinipolice4963]

Fellow hindu here 👐 and you're right!

[@humanperson3960]

That can also go beyond religion

[@熊ちゃん-h7t]

I grew up Hindu and enjoyed learning about the mythology but it wasn’t long until I felt that my parents were just shoving it down my throat. Not being able to choose for myself if I wanted to do this was a huge turn off for me, and it made me realize that I loved learning about the culture but it almost felt wrong for me to actively take part in it. I never really identified with the Indian community as I was always surrounded by so many other cultures, and after years of being disconnected with it, I was finally able declare that I’m an atheist.

[@jasonbourne1126]

I'm christian but I have to agree I mean if you believe something doubts and learning what others think is good

[@crazyformyshelf7942]

As a hindu we had pujas during festivals and my mom prays and does fasting every week or whatever it is, but I questioned a lot as well and my parents never enforced their beliefs. A lot of Hinduism is spiritual and very much derived from learnings of life. We still celebrate with our Muslim and Christian or parsi friends and it is great that in that way we are quite open minded

[@angiii]

I wish there would have been some older people in this group too. My dad's an atheist and I think a person around his age would have been cool to see and hear from.

[@dropinarte]

Same my dad's 52 and he's atheist as well (I'm agnostic)

[@ruedelta]

I know we're a rare breed, but I wish they had someone who grew up in an agnostic family. The atheists they had on seem more obsessed with fighting their former selves than with engaging the concept of theism. There is nothing wrong with their path in life, just with everyone on the same path the video ends up a little monotone.

[@exoticcats6119]

They all seem to have left a religion but I was simply never faithful to one. I’d definitely love to hear from some older people.

[@KarlSnarks]

@@exoticcats6119 Same, both my parents are non-religious, so I never had to leave a religion. We also never felt like outsiders, since about half the country doesn't believe (and most that do are very casual about it).

[@Ross1of1]

I am 58 and grew up in a religious home. I gave up believing in god when I gave up believing in Santa Claus. I was a little boy and my father was drunk on Christmas Eve, I heard him telling my mother to bring out the gifts so 'HE' could put them under the tree....I peeked and sure enough, he was doing it. It was then I had a revelation, and the next day I asked my mother if there was an Easter Bunny, and a Tooth Fairy and finally 'God'. She admitted that there was no Santa or the Fairy or the rabbit....but insisted there was 'God'. I never believed her. I became interested in religions then, but did not believe in any of them. I am very happy to be atheist, and would not have it any other way. I am not at all afraid of death or dying. This was a very thought provoking show.

[@brandonralphs9280]

The idea of becoming “nothing” was something I struggled greatly with when I first transitioned out of religion. Now, 10 years later, I’ve really grown to find comfort in that thought. I see it now as simply a return to the fabric I came from; an everlasting peace, free from the burden of consciousness and self-awareness.

[@Uzbekcha_ASMR_quyoncha]

VERY WELL SAID

[@GabrieldasNevess]

that

[@dummydummy1493]

What a depressing way to think. I don’t think there will be a feeling of release ever for you or anyone if this reality you speak of is true.

[@samuelwaller4924]

@@dummydummy1493 well buddy do I have news for you

[@dummydummy1493]

@@samuelwaller4924 And what would said news be?

[@Yesiamdoingafinejob]

Thought this said do all “athletes” think the same. You can imagine my confusion

[@mars_06]

Omg same. 😂

[@sophiavitela4247]

OMG hahaha

[@chloeowen8956]

SAME😂

[@kristinasidolova7957]

bruh.. LOL

[@noranason6521]

Oh, lol

[@rayyysmr]

“whatever is in your heart, just do it. as long as you’re not hurting anybody.” imagine what an amazing world we would live in if everyone thought like this

[@johnsilva3119]

Bailey Shay have you heard a place called heaven ?

[@karanbirsinghbhullar]

@@johnsilva3119 a real place here on Earth would be nice

[@johnsilva3119]

Karanbir Singh Bhullar I believe we’ll live on a new earth that have no sin.

[@VAVORiAL]

@@johnsilva3119 Some place that's never been proofen, where souls - that have never been proofen - go to find an almighty dude that's never been proofen?

[@gdsbreezy2571]

S.ns. Proven* And jeez dude if that’s what he believes in don’t try to disprove him.

[@jacksonsd6]

I feel like this was one of the most well-spoken Spectrums yet. Everyone seemed to be on the same page for the most part too

[@emmadesgranges8340]

I was scrolling for this one comment

[@hursimear3408]

Jax cuz atheists are highly logical (Come at me snowflakes)

[@lacari0805]

Kenneth Carazo Yeah cos they’re all big brain

[@GirlDo3]

Bruhh it was the worst and it's better when you find more diverse opinions.

[@jinjunliu2401]

Tbh this was just like most

[@brfreddy]

As an atheist, the thought that we die and stop existing makes our life so precious and beautiful. It’s truly a gift.

[@tiny2315]

I’m a christian and I also believe humans stop existing after dying. Revival is something that happens way later.

[@doppio_77]

I agree. I respect those who choose to believe in an afterlife, but for me only believing in one life makes me want to live it to its fullest.

[@MegaVega2007]

@@doppio_77 live a life full of suffering, death and evil for 80 years then just stop existing sounds nihilistic.

[@haerinisinlovewithhanni]

-Rengoku Kyojuro

[@KolyaUrtz]

That just means you haven't thought about it enough. Btw, why is life precious? You as an atheist literally have 0 reason to think that

[@qr_ise8255]

The way they all panicked with the question “Praying is a waste of time”

[@felixjuma8533]

😂😂😂 guilt

[@cameron3038]

i think it was the word choice was what made them hesitant

[@postmorton2493]

I think it's because none of them believe in prayer, so it would be a waste of time for them - but they understand that other people get a lot out of it. Question should have been more specific

[@A68061]

A balance is needed, that's why. Prayer CAN be a complete waist of time if action isn't followed.

[@TheSmily4ever]

@@postmorton2493 Yes!

[@bozjeemma]

I love that they got people from different branches of religion EDIT: i think most of y'all got what I meant, but just in case, atheist that used to be part of different religions

[@MADsCASTING]

I wish they would have had a past Christian and not people a part of cults like JW and Mormons

[@h7672]

HattoPapaSeedsu that’s great mashallah happy for you my dad is a convert to islam too :)

[@koolk2269]

Steven Stanley The guy was Catholic and that is a pretty important form of Christianity.

[@Starwarscc33]

Steven Stanley they’re all different types of Christians doesn’t make it a cult cause you disagree🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@____________________drunk1737]

Atheism is not a religion

[@sweetenersunshine]

“Who am I to say who you should believe in as long as your not hurting anybody” 👏👏

[@triad5766]

Lyra Weeks - Thats the problem with atheism. There’s no standard for why hurting someone is wrong. It’s a presupposition with no justification, hence why atheism is incoherent nonsense.

[@sweetenersunshine]

Triad atheism is not “incoherent nonsense” some ppl just don’t choose to believe in any type of god or higher power. Most of us are respectful or what others believe and obviously most of us don’t want anyone getting hurt. That’s the bottom line. You don’t have to disrespect anyone

[@yayo9929]

@@triad5766 the standard is innate human morality, the thing all religious rules are based off of...

[@lusisa96]

@@triad5766 Wtf... Even if i am atheist I would obviously not hurt anyone. If you need a religion to teach you that then there's a real problem...

[@triad5766]

Lyra Weeks - Why? Believing in God or not has everything to do with how we experience the world and justify our presuppositions, which atheists cannot do. Theoretically, why should I care about not hurting people, and why is it wrong? If we are all just ape like creatures and will be gone in an instant, why care at all about you or anyone else? Now, as a theist, Orthodox Christian, I do believe doing good is a beautiful thing because Christ is the ultimate good. However, as an atheist, how does one justify the presupposition of morality?

[@simonduran9376]

I love how the religious fanatics believe they'll convert an atheist with their annoying preaching in the KZbin comments. Always makes me chuckle...

[@arcticpangolin3090]

Simon Ďuran I never understand why they do that. They’re literally just quoting a book we don’t believe in.

[@plutosexy]

I'll always be open to new ideas, but I really don't want to be forcefully converted. All the times i've read something religious I always thought about it in a "oh this is a myth" type of way or "it isn't real" I'm open to ideas that seem plausible and non mythological.

[@Lea-cy3lb]

@Anas Tube that is an interesting way to put it. impressive.

[@sabo4037]

@Anas Tube Okey - I started believing in stuff cause I realized there are things happening inside the mind no one can ever explain. Science is also a believe, nothing is a real fact - so why dont just believe in everything

[@Smithpolly]

I think it's fine for them to do that as long as atheists have the right of reply.

[@matthewgoodill5541]

I don’t think I can put into words how important this channel is, especially in such a divided political/social climate

[@AllenTax]

Matthew Goodill Good for schools & projects.

[@HawkUnleashed]

@Austin Martín Hernández People where I am at where they will be pissed at you for voting for a independent "wasting a vote"

[@Nimbereth]

But this channel is mostly secular and liberal. They should bring more conservatives and christians.

[@matthewgoodill5541]

Nimbereth I’m pretty sure they’ve done a few videos on conservatism and Christianity

[@krewmoon8744]

@@HawkUnleashed voteing for a independent? Does that mean you voted Democrat? Not gonna judge if you voted Democrat or Republican. Your vote, your choice.

[@zara3016]

I want to read people's different opinions in the comments but all i see is suggestions

[@Charlie-ql1dg]

Sanemi my opinion on this is like religion is a confusing thing to me like there’s so many different religions that all have their ways to back up they are true but there’s no way they can all be true

[@Elizabeth-eb9il]

@@Charlie-ql1dg Well, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are all pretty much the same, and most other people believe in multiple gods for different things. (Hinduism). So I would say there is either A. No God/s whatsoever B. Their is a God but only one. C. Their are many gods each with their own element/specialty.

[@NemusNemi]

I don't believe in a god (therefore I'm an atheist), but I do believe in a sort of reincarnation on an atomical level. If our atoms aren't the same all our life, it means some part of you is in the nature, and atoms from outside yourself are part of you. When you die, your atoms will be part or life itself, but you as an entity won't. And, since this has been happening since the Big Bang, there's atoms in you that might had been part of dinosaurs, comets or machines.

[@kayleefreiling14abv19]

my opinion is that we might be living in a simulation. Most religious persons are an NPC.

[@gregrussell8785]

1. I am open to some supernatural and spiritual ideas. Tl;dr: strongly disagree This is a broad question, IMO, because of how "open" can be interpreted. Does being open mean that I'm not completely denying the possibility of supernatural or spiritual ideas? Does it mean that I'm open-minded about these things, and could perhaps be on the verge of believing them? Anyway, my thoughts are: I can't prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that supernatural or spiritual things/entities don't exist. However, I have no reason to believe in them without proof. In terms of religion(s), the bible--or other holy books--are not adequate proof of their truth value. Rather, they're proof that those books exist. I need something outside of that. Commentary on the cast: Evan: he gets it Kameron: He's right, we don't know. Michelle: If she's open to Wiccanism/Paganism in order to "see what happens," can she truly be considered an atheist? Wouldn't the implication be that if it's possible for something to happen, a god of some sort must exist? Ryann: I'm not sure how it's possible to be both atheist and spiritual. By definition, "spiritual" refers to a person's soul--or spirit. I think that things we don't understand can certainly be enigmatic, but an atheist can't be spiritual and an atheist. 2. Praying is a waste of time. For me, this is very true. I don't believe that prayer has any effect on my life, positive or negative--because I'm praying to an entity that doesn't exist. I would equally benefit from praying to a cinder block. In the time that it takes to pray, I could do something that advances my knowledge--such as reading an article on climate change. Tl;dr: strongly agree Commentary on the cast: Evan: Ok, so he's talking about what prayer means to other people--presumably religious persons. Let's assume that a hypothetical person is both religious, and comforted by prayer. In that case, praying isn't a waste of time--for that person, in the sense that it helps comfort them. You could argue the other side of things and say that it's a waste of time because they could be doing something that actually benefits them, but let's call it good at it helping them feel better. Ryann: Similar to the above. If it helps a religious person feel a degree of comfort, it may not be a waste of time. 3. I grew up religious. Tl;dr: strongly agree I was raised as a Baptist Christian. When I was 19, I joined the US Air Force. During boot camp, I brought the bible along with me--it's one of the few things you can bring and actually keep with you. I decided to read it from front to back. Spoiler alert: I never accomplished that. I noticed some contradictions even in the first pages of Genesis, such as god creating light on the first day, which then had an evening followed by a morning. Then, on the fourth day, he creates the sun, moon, and stars. How is it that god created light without having these light-modifying items? Christians almost always respond with "God is light." But, if that's the case, how can he create something which already existed? I started reading science-based texts afterward, and relized that both can't be true at the same time. Cast commentary: Victor: I 100% agree that religions are mostly indoctrination of young children into their parents' religion. Ryann: As a non-Jew, I'm not super familiar with birthright. But she has a fair point about many deities having similar qualities. Michelle: As a non-Mormon, it's hard to comment on the intricacies of the experience. I don't disagree with her reasoning. Kameron: I know the feeling about some of what he's saying. For example, I believed that non-Christians were damned to an eternity in hell. 4. The world would be better off without religion. Tl;dr: Strongly agree Religion has and is restricting scientific progress. Religion has and is oppressing and restricting human freedom. Cast commentary: Victor: Yes, religion has harmed people. Ali: I'm not sure it's true that religion brings a lot of good to the world. Religion brings canings and stonings. Religion brings hatred and subjugation. As far as people needing an instruction manual to be good people, that's what societal norms are for. We grow up to understand what's right and wrong. We don't need a holy book to tell us that. A true follower of Christinity should be stoning people that don't go to church on Sunday. Is that the right thing to do? Evan: Yes, there would be stereotypes and prejudices without religion. However, we wouldn't be giving fairy tales power to dominate and govern people--in some cases, in horrendous ways. 5. I wish I believed in a higher power. Tl;dr: Strongly disagree Ok, here's the thing. Do I wish that there WAS a higher power, and that there IS FOR SURE an afterlife? Yeah, that would be cool. But I don't wish that I believed in that, because then I'm wishing that I believe in a fairy tale. I'd rather believe reality to be that which it is: an existence wherein I have time on Earth, and then I'm dust. Cast commentary: Evan: Agreed Ali: Sure, it would be comforting to believe. But that doesn't make it true, so you're still believing in a lie. Ryann: Death can certainly be a hard experience. The idea of not existing can be tough. But those are concepts that we can still deal with without a higher power. 6. I would be upset if my children believed in God. Tl;dr: somewhat agree My answer here is a guess, really. I don't have kids, so I don't know that my answer wouldn't change if I did have a child. Let's look at some hypotheticals. If my child was a mildly religious person who found comfort and encouragement in religion, I would be disappointed, but would understand and be accepting. If my child used their religion as justification for hatred and subjugation, I would be incredibly disappointed and very upset about their belief. Cast commentary: Victor: I mean, disowning is pretty harsh. It's also kind of insulting to our community to assume that any irreligious person would disown their religious child without some sort of incredibly tough action happening. I couldn't imagine I'd disown a child unless they turned out to be someone like Trump: a person completely void of any moral or ethical standing, wholly invested in the furtherance of their own person to the detriment of the world as a whole. Michelle: I mean, you could be a cult member and not be hurting anyone else. Does that make it good to be in a cult? Kameron: See above Ryann: If your problem(s) with religious people in the past have been the actions they've taken because of their religion, then your problem is in fact with their religion.

[@ok_jilvanei]

I don't believe in supernatural things, i believe in natural things that we don't understand

[@katherinefotopoulos9244]

I really love that wording. It hits the nail on exactly how I feel

[@admirnaruto]

I agree with this. I hate it when people just jump to supernatural conclusion, no there is a natural explanation we just don't know it at that point. Same with UFO, people over use that acronym, and most people, when they hear UFO think of aliens, no it stands for unidentified flying object, we don't know what it is at that point in time.

[@ok_jilvanei]

Kayleigh Anderson227 I don't know how i came up with this phrase, because i thought that it came out of my mind, but it's so good that i wonder if i did not see it somewhere else and just dont remember

[@gj9157]

@@admirnaruto Yeah, or when people use the (god of the gaps) argument for something that's currently unexplained. "I dont know what caused the big bang, therefore god" 5,000 years later: Science finally figures it out, and it wasn't a god. Same patterns seen throughout history.

[@botten4187]

Couldn't have put it better

[@elenakalergi3510]

Can we just appreciate how civil and polite they all are. Nobody shouting or trying to silence others in order for their opinion to “win”. Proud of them haha

[@user-ny8qh]

i’m a christian personally but i love learning about other people’s view on life

[@ashketchum2615]

Don't tell a neckbeard atheist cause they are here to ask you about every crime ever committed by a Christian because they hold you and and your people accountable for that.

[@FieryCoal]

Ash Ketchum basically, we (atheists) hate those kind though 🧔 🎩

[@jaberaljasim456]

@@ashketchum2615 hows he accountable if he didnt commit the crime? Your statement makes no sense. The times if the crusaders was different than what it is now.

[@braidenwhite5767]

Ash Ketchum So then should religious people hold you and all other atheists accountable for every crime ever been committed by atheists? Your statement is hard headed and brainless lol

[@dragonusuralis8287]

@@ashketchum2615 the fact that you had to explicitly state that is sad, your comment was funnier before you had to explain the joke

[@dinomite72]

can we get a Middle Ground episode of 3 priests and 3 atheists?

[@cabeb.1047]

Fun to watch, hard to organize.

[@iulia7475]

Fuc* yeah that would be to watch awesome

[@martinsaugustaf]

pleeeease

[@emmysbear]

Iulia they have a christians and atheists episode

[@grantmartinez2320]

There’s a scientists and religious leaders episode

[@Bradenosgood]

It would be cool if you did this but atheist AND Christians in the same room, like this and middle ground combined

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

JUST christians? I think the video showes atheists dont exist in opposition of christianity.

[@wakakabravo7998]

They already did.

[@ChonosTack]

I want to see the fight between Christians, Muslims, Jewish...etc.

[@tieys]

@@ChonosTack they did it

[@lileadams7415]

They did that years ago and it was an absolute disaster.

[@JKR9488]

Im an agnostic atheists, I dont know if there is a god but I highly doubt there is, I'm also anti organised religion and think that religion should have no place in politics or government.

[@felixsiswanto8561]

@arrsea ( Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at him. ) yeah, separation of church and state is necessary and even implied here, but I would also disagree when people associate the abuse of religion with the core beliefs inside a certain religion while failing to understand the context surrounding a text that people have pinpointed to as the root of such action.

[@giantreaveraloadae8229]

A secular society has been proven to be the more successful society time after time. The most religious countries are worse off and the most secular countries are the most prosperous.

[@giantreaveraloadae8229]

@ Yeah theocracies suck, noticing how awful everything gets when religion gets a a good grip on the deluded and that leaks into the culture and then the politics is one of the things that helped me become an atheist.

[@probablyparker4044]

James Roycroft I agree with your beliefs. I don’t believe in god, but at the same time I also don’t know. I wish we were able to live in a world where we weren’t judged based off of what we do or don’t believe.

[@xxo6813]

@@probablyparker4044 I agree

[@Pynnical]

she called religion a instruction manual, she's lowkey not lying

[@eitan4591]

Well it's more like an instruction manual thats up for interpretation. Like it says "Screwdriver" and you can decide whether or not to use the screwdriver to make a home for a homeless person or stab the homeless person.

[@amarntsitran3406]

@@eitan4591 This is pretty fuckin' good lmfao

[@abhijoyr7768]

@@eitan4591 i love ur response amen

[@thetrain47539]

Depends on what religion though.

[@shirinkordbacheh9848]

She really isn’t tho. DAAAMN

[@kaylabrown5117]

I really appreciated that they included voices of religious trauma survivors.

[@hindsightpov4218]

Kayla Brown Fundamentalist religions will inevitably leave trauma survivors behind and not give a damn.

[@ridwansos808]

What are religious trauma survivors? (not trying to be rude)

[@lobstertown1826]

Red S. People that have poor experiences with religion that leave trauma. Usually from extremely religious families that affected their thoughts and freedoms.

[@jillianpara1780]

Here at 666 likes. The irony in this vid lol

[@joelmiller2601]

Kayla Brown i mean, a good chunk of atheists come from that background. why wouldn’t they?

[@TechGamesAU]

This just shows there’s a clear difference between atheism and scepticism.

[@astrophotos8368]

Why would the difference even be questioned? Skepticism is the tool used to know most true things as possible and atheism is the result of it (regarding the god(s) claim).

[@TechGamesAU]

An Amateur's Astrophotography my point is you can be an atheist without being a sceptic, and still believe in other irrational things like ouija boards.

[@astrophotos8368]

@@TechGamesAU agreed

[@koolk2269]

DylValentine There was a question about spiritual beliefs and that is on the spirit level which won’t classify it as a higher power.

[@malikathueler2529]

Definitely

[@nsmina]

I'm a muslim, I have many atheist friends. I respect them and they respect me. I liked listening to their views

[@nsmina]

Also sorry if my English is quite bad It's not my native language :P

[@DiamanteDea]

❤❤

[@rinad5691]

@@HonestlyAnnaFun close enough, it wasn't a hadith but this is actually a verse in the Quran

[@HonestlyAnnaFun]

@@rinad5691 Do you know which verse? I'm trying to locate it.

[@mamoun9964]

@@HonestlyAnnaFun there’s a verse similar to it. Surah al kafiroon verse number 6. Well the whole surah (chapter in English) is about this subject.

[@kristenkurian117]

That one guy looks like a generic version of Noah Centineo

[@rotisserie8444]

Noah himself is generic looking 💀

[@MelissaVol6]

Noah Centineo looks like a generic version of Noah Centineo

[@banabelle]

Nah Noah is generic, if anyone. This dude in the video is FINE fine.

[@Aaronferrer22]

Noah centinero is the generic version of that guy

[@yaquelingarcia5843]

OMG I was just going to comment that!!!

[@avarussurava9488]

Now this was one of the most diverse group in their thoughts.

[@JackNguyen-]

Because unlike believers, they don't have someone guiding them into what to do. They make their own choices 24/7.

[@nicholasthai141]

@@JackNguyen- very debatable. Religion has similar morals and thought process while atheists are more diverse as it's a broader "religion" than Islam or Buddhism

[@otrachicadeyoutube6853]

@@nicholasthai141 Atheism is not a religion. :P

[@Kawdek]

nicninja Something tells me you know nothing about Buddhism. Buddhism itself can vary from being theistic to atheistic, spiritual to nonspiritual, physical to conceptual.

[@GODCHRISTmadeTheBigbang]

Hellllllllllo

[@d_a_n_a.]

“Do all single parents think the same?”

[@nasheeanjel9967]

I think they did that with single mothers before.

[@blmsbp3538]

No one really talks about the single fathers. It would be great to see their perspective on things. Especially if they are raising daughters.

[@RootedinClarity]

GOOD ONE

[@nasheeanjel9967]

@@blmsbp3538 agreed

[@krystalwithay8232]

Try “Do all converts think the same.” But have a bunch of different converts to various religions/beliefs

[@marissaa4196]

I can stand the whole, “so you worship satan?” Like nooo💀 worshiping /believing in satan would then require me to believe there is a god

[@lionberryofskyclan]

rissaa : well actually no. Many Satanists are atheist, they don’t think satan is real, but they worship his ideas and concepts and thought.

[@imastoner8725]

Stanford Pines Wait if they don’t believe he’s real then how can they worship and or believe his thoughts if he’s not real then what thoughts are you worshiping of someone who isn’t real 🤔

[@imastoner8725]

-Wolfix_G- Well that whole concept doesn’t seem right to me and seems to have a lot of flaws BUT to each there own as long as there not hurting anyone or themselves

[@imastoner8725]

Dennis Wilson Yeah nah I don’t agree with that first statement but if that’s how you feel😂

[@unknown_bitch6734]

@@lionberryofskyclan I dont think you understand what Satanism is

[@LetMeSayThis]

”I believe in something else not someone else” well said

[@justleave2986]

I believe in god PERIODT

[@moonskumg1433]

John Tyler Good for you

[@Foeski]

John Tyler imagine believing in fairy tales😳

[@Gobbygoblin]

@@Foeski couldnt be me

[@stephenmachado6400]

Jesus Christ Imagine believing EVERYTHING came from NOTHING

[@myrah4597]

Excited for the next episode “7 people have coronavirus vs 1 healthy person”

[@vasticp3440]

The opposite would be better I think

[@seretkaur3094]

And at the end of the episode there would be no mole since the health one got it

[@gngamestudio]

If an intelligent being like a human came from nothing and this nothing is an unconscious thing, then it is possible that this thing has produced, after several attempts, a being of our characteristics but its abilities miss our capabilities billions of times and since this being has a superintelligent but limited ability He was able, through several experiments, to control the unconscious thing that he came from, and thus he had the ability to produce beings, and after several attempts he produced humans and this universe.

[@masonaadland2811]

@@vasticp3440 there is one imposter among us

[@boyfromthemountains]

@@gngamestudio do you believe in the evolution theory?

I am an atheist but I always say expressions like "omg" or "bless you". Is that weird?

[@johnvanjohn825]

No, not really.

[@t-bonesteak788]

No

[@noranason6521]

No, it's not at all, I do that too. Don't worry, as long as you don't use it for hate or offence, you're good!

[@tacobandit97]

same, it’s just a way of speaking at this point.

[@animemusic8]

Omg, me too!

[@toribalsam-ashling7543]

“ do all kids of same sex parents think the same”

[@yara4486]

Aka kids with gay parents

[@duolingoowo4855]

@ • YARA • Not all people in same sex relationships are gay though

[@yara4486]

@Duolingo OwO Then what are they lmao ? Lesbians are gay too

[@ミアロモピチ]

As an atheist I learned religion doesn’t ruin the world, human beings ruin religion and everything they touch. To all the people in the comments who say religion is a man made religion, you are right. But neither religion nor god can force you to do good or evil deeds. God and religion are suppose to be a certain guide and an influence . honestly religion to me is confusing. Religion contradicts itself, that’s why I don’t follow religion and god. I can’t be apart of any religions that spread hate and love at the same time. I understand if people want be apart of a religion and follow the good aspects of it and see the good. I respect religion, religious people, and their god because it’s the moral thing to do. The Human Race Should Know, Morality comes from inside us, not from god nor religion.

[@thomasbartlau842]

I have always said that Religion is not inherently bad, it is the humans who abuse the power that faith has over a religion's followers that use religion for bad.

[@vocalgamer3109]

@Sherwin4th just what i was thinking, i wonder if he knows he is human?

[@TurnFromWickedness]

Funny thing is the bible actually states that in Romans Chapter 2. So they knew that over 2000 years ago.

[@Miquelalalaa]

What a vapid and meaningless statement. It's no different to people who can't address the issues surrounding gun access.

[@thecptproject8184]

thank you for this comment

[@karinashirley4236]

I’m an atheist and I have total respect for Christians and people of religion. If they believe in praying to a God, it isn’t a waste of their time.

[@therainbowknight]

I found someone smart!

[@rose-oo7hc]

thank you! everyone likes to spend their time differently and if it brings them peace and happiness, it’s not a waste of their time! i’m muslim and praying brings me so much peace and happiness, so it’s kind of upsetting hearing others say it’s a waste of time :(

[@sofiapeace2232]

@@rose-oo7hc me too i'm muslim When I do my salat i feel so happy and peace

[@vio3366]

I wish everyone thought the way you do! Respect must be essential.

[@jaymsantiago]

Thank you

[@amasha_2837]

This is just told me that atheists are super open minded people and I love it.

[@maleahj308]

Open-minded and disrespecting religions.😀

[@db_41000]

@@maleahj308 just like Christians have disrespected and persecuted us for thousands of years 🤔

[@maleahj308]

@@db_41000 More like Catholics but whatever

[@furioushugger4887]

@@maleahj308 “disrespecting religions” might wanna check your hypocrisy, hun.

[@nedwhitney4123]

@@maleahj308 not believing is not the same as disrespecting

[@LoganLuqman]

how about "do all religious converts think the same?" as a Muslims who was raised Christian it would be very interesting to hear

[@allthingsdramaa]

Welcome to Islam Mate

[@randomearthling9376]

Why do you find Allah more likely to exist than the christian god?

[@LoganLuqman]

Allah is the just the Arabic word for capital G God, meaning the creator,even arab Christians and Jews say Allah. Hence the three Abrahamic faiths. The God I believe in now is the God I've always believed in. But I don't fiddle with the nature of God by saying he's three in one or mix European pagan beliefs into it like Christians do. If being Christian means being a follower of Christ, who all muslims believe and love, then I'm a better Christian as a Muslim than before

[@myriammohsen816]

@@randomearthling9376 Allah IS god though?? "Allah" is literally how you say "god" in Arabic

[@RS_N5]

@@LoganLuqman lol Christianity comes from Israel, not Europe.

[@user-hm3gv7lp3v]

I’m atheist and when my grandmother died, a friend told me « I’ll pray for her because you can’t » I think it was sweet but also so... idk... weird. I was like « hum ok well thanks I guess ».

[@zlxq8097]

Rip 🤍🕊

[@lama99654]

yeah thats pretty weird

[@user-hm3gv7lp3v]

Yeah, like she thought that my grandmother was gonna go to hell because her sinful granddaughter won’t pray for her or something. But she didn’t want to be mean, I think she was raised this way and she probably just doesn’t understand how atheism works

[@Emma-we5gv]

woah nooo thats not an okay thing for your friend to say especially after YOUR family member passed.

[@londonplays9060]

No that’s not weird it’s normal

[@unknown-yt9gt]

“Do all lawyers think the same?”

[@bg4807]

Kelera Robertson this

[@geraldskywlkr2556]

I need one of the questions to be: i've wanted to cry when in court

[@unbothered133]

No do Police 🤓 Ask them about police brutality etc

[@anniee1019]

Yes

[@ironicusername5503]

I love this one.

[@arianamay8666]

I love seeing how calm and understanding they are of each other compared to all the religious people in videos arguing.

[@talitameyer2581]

I know I am answering pretty late but here is something I want to say, I am a Christian and that really shouldn't be the case. We are supposed to be spreading the love of Jesus and spread the gospel, although sometimes daunting. I am supposed to love God, and love others after Him. It is sad to see other Christians out there not do that, and I am sorry that the religious figures aren't doing that in these videos. If you have any questions about Christianity I am glad to answer it. Have a good day Ariana!

[@ale.6195]

@@talitameyer2581 I'm late to this as well, but I believe they're talking about different religions. Not just Christains arguing with Christains. As an agnostic atheist I do have one question, how do you deal with some of the horrible things in the bible?

[@louis2legermanique]

@@ale.6195 well I guess even after a year they didnt respond... lol

[@arcticatom2976]

@@ale.6195what horrible things

[@sebastianvasquez2907]

"Do all introverts think the same"

[@filtrations]

ambiverts winnin' according to the PSAT aksjdk

[@milirodriguez8493]

Would we even show up?Thats the real question 😁

[@sleepinthegarden6606]

No introvert would show up 😂

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

NO. A introverted NT is going to think alot differently compared to someone with ASD who because of their condition always end up introverts even if they don't want to be.

[@nootdreamnoot1684]

You cant measure weather somebody Is introverted.

[@tysonpop19]

Just because I do not belive their is a god doesn't mean I disrespect and try to argue with someone who dose belive in god

[@totalwartimelapses6359]

Preach!

[@user-sj6og7wi2q]

1:27 but calling my god a..hole is kinda disrespectful is, not it??

[@totalwartimelapses6359]

@@user-sj6og7wi2q He technically said "I think the Christian god is an asshole" meaning the Christian interpretation or view of God makes him look like an asshole...I kinda disagree it it's disrespectful...hell I personally think the way religions portray how God would be, is disrespectful to God if he actually existed Point is this game can be played both ways What's disrespectful is saying "fuck your God" which is not an argument and just an insult

ლუკა No it’s not disrespectful. If you believe in God who will send you to “hell” for not believing in “him”. If a person did that, we would call him evil. So what makes this imaginary person better?? His higher powers? Nah, he definitely sounds like an ASSHOLE and evil!!

[@Alison-gc6gh]

@ In my religion you can't go to hell for just not believing, If you're a good person with morals and you respect everyone you could go to heaven, What's unforgivable is that you make with god another god, you either believe in one god or you don't, but never believe in more than one god.

[@RazzoAratey]

Being born a Jehovah witness… I started tearing up when that guy gave his experience… I’m so relieved I’m out now….

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

Glad you're out! I left at the end of 2020!

[@JakeReinert]

Same! Hope you’re enjoying life as a fellow worldly person

[@wapopapo1576]

I got out when i was 16 im glad your out. Now lets all be happy apostates 😈

[@briannareid407]

“Do all single moms think the same” “do all single dads think the same”

[@PnkBarbie007]

Brianna Reid teen dads is coming soon

[@Yourmom-wi6hc]

*they’ve done a teen mom one!” 😊 😇

[@neverbackdown1918]

Your mom but not single moms that are older.

[@rubyh.3838]

Or just single parents

[@briannareid407]

Angel Butt what types?

[@spacechannelg6843]

i'm an atheist and i really appreciated this one jubilee.

[@samueljackson315]

There needs to be more diversity in age in this series.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

They have diverse age ranges. Just look at the gay episode and the teacher episode. They just have a limited pool to draw from.

[@angiii]

Agreed. Would have been nice to see some older people and maybe even some teenagers.

[@elizabethw]

Sorry if I’m wrong but isn’t it a volunteer thing? In that case they don’t have much control over diversity and age range but it would be nice to see more of that.

[@Jack-oc2xq]

A good point but I also think that conversation can feel more natural amongst people of a similar age, and they can be more honest and open about how they feel when they are comfortable with who they are around

[@moonlitm3285]

@@angiii No not teenagers, I'd say anything from early twenties upwards.

[@loverofmusic3794]

I came out as agnostic atheist and mom still force me to go church, pastor still as me to teach Sunday school. I am afraid to say no because I feel like I lose all the people that important to me. Just want people to accept me for me. I move to my grandma and she so understanding and she super religious and actually accept me. Sorry for my english.

[@biblebagel2960]

As a Christian I find it really sad when Christians so things like that cuz the Bible never asks us to go out and force out world views. We're simply told to spread it and people take that to the extreme which is really sad.

[@professionalfurret]

@brinabrina Ew no.

[@da_vi_da]

Just pretend till you are independent financially then move out. If she does not respect your beliefs, she does not respect you.

[@yeet2252]

Yeah, I have the same problem, I came out to my parents about being an atheist and they still force me to go to service and youth group because they hope it'll change my beliefs all the while saying "We don't want to change you" :/

[@spanishthumbs]

“do all cheaters think the same?”

[@triton6083]

I’d watch that. \ (•◡•) /

[@spiffygonzales5899]

Meh. I support jail time for cheating during marriage. 👍

[@wetbread4243]

Spiffy Gonzales yeah meh, I support 33%-70% of the population in jail. That’s what you just said.

[@spiffygonzales5899]

@@wetbread4243 Glad to see how your relationships go 👍

[@Vamrekisses68]

theyre actually looking for people to be part of this video rn

[@Marvellousdeath115]

I'm Muslim and 2 of my close friends are atheist. Strangely, some members of other religion(s) used to bully me, even though you'd expect them to have common ground. Those 2 atheists stood up for me. Then they got bullied as well one day and I stood up for them and I took a couple of hits to the face for it and hit back.

[@sinnerscarat7238]

Marvellousdeath115 It’s nice to see other atheists who stand up for people. The majority of my friends are Christian and if someone ever insulted them, I would stand up for them as well even if I’m an atheist. I’m sure my friends would do the same as well.

[@Marvellousdeath115]

@@sinnerscarat7238 Ye I know lots of Christians as well we backed them up in Iraq against ISIS and they had our backs. Honestly I hate the disunity religious AND non-religious people cause. I always loved it when we set aside our differences against someone messing with us and standing up together, regardless of our creeds. Imam Ali (AS) says: People are of two types: your brother in religion or your equal in creation. This constitutes a principle enshrined in my sect of Islam (Shi'a Islam) and alhamdulillah im proud of it even though I still get made fun of for thinking in such a manner.

[@sinnerscarat7238]

Marvellousdeath115 It’s actually quite a great principle. It really suggests that peace and understanding can be created between those who are religious and non-religious. Everyone has different beliefs, however we can still be at peace together and share our burdens, as well as triumph through our problems together.

[@Marvellousdeath115]

Minachan XX Thank you, i’m happy to know people like you exist :)

[@sinnerscarat7238]

Marvellousdeath115 No problem. I wish you happiness and joy in your life! ❤️Have a nice day.

[@emmalockhart5435]

i’ve been atheist since i was 12 and my cousins friend found out and was so mad at me for feeling this way, i just wish some kids were taught that all beliefs are valid because now im so scared if anyone else finds out

[@shineonyoucrazydiamond824]

Emma Lockhart I’m so sorry for you I’m an atheist as well but here almost all people are so it’s not uncommon

[@OPC3301]

I've been an atheist since I was 8. Made the bad decision of telling all the kids in my catholic school 😬

[@belle4126]

I’m atheist but a conservative so I kinda have to not say I’m atheist to family or any other atheist so I kinda keep it to myself if your parents find out just deny it or say you watched “overcomer” and converted if the don’t believe you

[@nelli7160]

i’ve been atheist since like first grade, i always argued with my teachers about it when we had RE lmao

[@cybelsubs2909]

Sad to hear that. Just be confident and stand your ground, don’t let those kids get to you.

[@noranason6521]

I'm an Atheist, and I was raised in a religious background, although my dad is also an Atheist. I respect your opinion if it doesn't offend someone's existence. I don't think prayers are a waste of time at all! They give people hope, motivation to move on, happiness because they believe that at least one person out there is listening and watching, even a reason to live! And as long as you don't hurt me, as an Atheist, as who I am, I will always be open to religion! And I love learning about different religions, because it allows me to communicate to different people better, it helps me understand them!

[@Smithpolly]

An investigation led by Asser published in Pediatrics found that between 1975 and 1995, 172 children died following faith healing, 140 from easily curable or treatable medical conditions (Pediatrics 1998;101:625-9). In one case, a two-year-old girl choked on a banana and showed signs of life for an hour before dying, while her parents and other adults simply prayed.

[@Smithpolly]

@Kaden Peterson I don't understand your point

[@ferrazz5150]

omg u're so sweet

[@calliope4293]

How did DNA and amino acids arise?

[@bxndo5ive]

You guys should do “Do all people with social anxiety think the same?”

[@saramariemalmqvist3423]

I don't think that would work out for obvies reasons

[@edgardocerda4045]

they can try, but no one would show up

[@tatianapatterson6738]

I don’t think that will happened we tend to have such anxiety public speaking

[@everythingwasblu7732]

I personally experience social anxiety and I would participate in something like this if I could. It’s not easy to be in social settings but I’ve learned to cope with it so yea it’s very possible for people with social anxiety to participate in a video like this.

[@jedmaegraith417]

accept nobody would turn up..

[@AbbyAndrew]

They all went to "agree" for "I grew up religious." I wish they had someone that was raised without theism!

[@MrSoso1050]

It wasn't very common back in the day

[@MrSoso1050]

Me personally I grew up without a very strong religion.

[@IncredibleIceCastle]

Yeah they consistently fail to add certain aspects of diversity to these videos that aren’t only racial diversity.

[@aryore2411]

@@noya3004 I wish I hadn't grown up with religion. Believing for my entire childhood that I was inadequate and worthless and believing that God wasn't answering my prayers because I wasn't good enough for him kind of fucked me up.

[@amarntsitran3406]

@@aryore2411 Same man. Fuck. That hit close aha. I mean, we are who we are due to the experiences we lived through and I genuinely love who I am now... But I'm also pretty fucked up in a number of ways still lmfao. It's a double-edged sword for sure.

[@elodgyori8793]

The fact they were so unsure about their choices to stand on a line shows how much thought they already had to give about atheism compared to other spectrum videos.

[@jinjunliu2401]

Orrrr they haven't, it works for both ways

[@fridal5218]

@@jinjunliu2401 I mean, given their answers, it certainly seems as if they've given a lot of thought to this. From personal experience, that does seem like a pattern with atheists, especially among those who left religion.

[@thebalancedvirgin4893]

I was fascinated by the fact that they all look around to see where others are standing. Be open to hearing new ideas and perspectives and question your own ideas, but stand firm in your values and beliefs.

[@spooki6637]

no.

[@devaxionrl8189]

Előd Győri They took seconds, a lot of people take days months or some cases years or decades for a single question, I’d rather listen to someone that has studied or believed in the right thing rather than a person running away and answering a question for seconds

[@latrellcasey1544]

Yes! “Long as youre not hurting anybody or yourself, whatever’s in your heart just do it.”

[@nicole-dc9bp]

please do “do all bisexuals think the same?”

[@banabelle]

nicole *This* !! The audience would like to see it !!

[@hpm06]

Yessss

[@smashmusique]

Have you heard of the study that suggested that the brain of the majority of heterosexual women acts like a bisexual one?

[@ENZOxDV9]

@@smashmusique many women are bicurious

[@Dafydd4]

@@smashmusique Wouldn't be surprised. Men are extremely insecure compared to women especially in sexual aspects. Also in our societies they are the arbiters of beauty.

[@re_i_gn]

Do all boomers think the same? Then ask them about the "ok boomer" meme lmao

[@joejellyfish]

LMAO

[@brandylopez4631]

Yes !

[@angelinamendez447]

YES

[@Wxtst.3]

Not My Name YES HAHAHAHA

[@Haveink]

ok boomer

[@pink_disaster8330]

the amount of times I've been told I would go to hell by my classmates because I'm not Christian during primary school was troubling💀 the thing is my best friend since kindergarten is the daughter of a pastor and she's never said anything like that to me, even as a kid when we don't rlly think before we speak. shows the importance of raising ur child with manners and respect for other ppl 🙃

[@PropertyoftheGraveRobber]

But are you going to think that on the last day?

[@liambroussard5403]

Amber Connelly, stop forcing religion on others, it’s annoying as fuck

[@andreww9748]

@@PropertyoftheGraveRobber that's your opinion, there is no judgment day in my opinion, just because that's your belief it doesnt mean it is correct.

[@PropertyoftheGraveRobber]

@@andreww9748 The same goes for you. Judgement Day is when evil is met with justice. If there is no Judgement Day, evil wins. You may be okay with that, but my sense of justice demands that evil is punished.

[@crazycupcakeize]

In sweden it’s more common to be an atheist than religious .

[@IncredibleIceCastle]

B00_bit We Americans are a bit behind the curve in many respects if you haven’t noticed by now

[@gordistador]

@@IncredibleIceCastle found the athiest

[@pedroguerrero3862]

@@gordistador ya and what's your point?

[@roxycodone7853]

Guess I’m making the move to Sweden

[@scarlettc8136]

I’m from England and I only know a few christians but that’s it lol idk any other person with another religion here so I think religion has really gone down over the years because in the mid 2000s I remember as a kid seeing loads of people go to Sunday services but now literally no one goes

[@lightoftheFather_]

I'm so obsessed with Jubilee i literally am talking to myself while doing the dishes or something and continuously making up speeches and points. fam thinks I'm going insane lol. Edit: SO MANY LIKES WOAH... I'll grab the opportunity by saying this: I have been an atheist. And I have worshipped many gods before that. I'll just say that Jesus hugged me so tight that all my broken pieces came back together. This comment isn't to trigger any debates or anything. Your belief is your belief. Just saying that my life was changed and yours definitely can too :)

[@maxpeinzindelvallemoon2152]

Omg same HAHAHHA

[@krystalb661]

Me too!! If there’s a video that applies to me, I will pause after the questions to give my own points

[@minam.658]

OMGGG I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO'S A LITTLE INSANE.

[@sunshineechoes]

i thought that i was the only one who is used to do this😅

[@persona7506]

Oh god same

[@lashaespeaks4336]

You should do “Do all single parents think alike?”

[@jaydeno33]

Itz_Angel Lashae Yess

[@Goaway14]

the stage will only have women lol

[@lucass8317]

Go away cause usually men make better money

[@lucass8317]

Leslie Kramer someone said it will be all single mothers

[@WolfenGamer]

Atheist can believe in spirits, an atheist is only someone who does not believe in god.

[@noranason6521]

Yeah, more or less. An atheist is someone who has no religion, and who doesn't believe in any god.

[@WolfenGamer]

@Raphaël Gaudet That’s not atheism, an atheist is someone who does not believe in an afterlife, the literal definition is a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

[@noranason6521]

@Raphaël Gaudet They wouldn't be called atheists. There's a term for them...but I don't remember what they're called. Definitely not an Atheist tho

[@DopeForeverBeats]

So you are not atheist but a agnostic

[@DopeForeverBeats]

because if you think spirit exist you think the spiritual world exist and God too

[@sighcantthinkofaname]

For the prayer being a waste of time thing, I think it 100% depends on the situation. For a lot of things there are much much better things you can do, like the girl bringing up school shootings, thoughts and prayers aren't productive. But on an individual level, sometimes prayer is all a person has. I've straight up told one of my clients to pray before, and I'm an atheist. But he's very religious, and he's dealt with a lot of bad stuff, and the light at the end of the tunnel religion is for some people is what keeps some of us going. I'm not in that camp, but I respect those who get a lot out of it.

[@johncrocker8927]

Thanks for the considerate opinion. It's one of the best I've heard for this.

[@nathanherrold2806]

In my opinion (an atheist), religion isn’t a bad thing. It helps teach good morals to many developing youth, and while it wasn’t the way I developed, I see it in a lot of my friends. Without good people who were raised like that in my life, I don’t know where I would be.

[@manymuses6442]

I kind of see praying as a meditation or a way to center oneself. There are so many studies showing the importance and benefits of meditation and reflection. So if praying helps get that person there, I don’t see why it’s considered bad

[@widowmakersbooty2253]

I agree, for someone, it might be all they have, and I respect that

[@rodneypole7477]

@@nathanherrold2806 I disagree with the statement "religion teaches good morals". In regards to morality, religions can also lead to dangerous and unnecessary extremes, for example: being gay or having tattoos can fit in the immoral box. And at the end we don't even need religion to develop a moral compass.