Why do atheist not believe in god?
Arguments for atheism range from philosophical to social and historical approaches. Rationales for not believing in deities include the lack of evidence, the problem of evil, the argument from inconsistent revelations, the rejection of concepts that cannot be falsified, and the argument from nonbelief.
What is the difference between a believer and a non-believer?
The difference between believers and nonbelievers is that the former insist that the “something” must be defined as a being with intent, or at least a mysterious “higher power.” The nonbeliever, on the other hand, takes a more humble position, simply conceding that these questions cannot be answered based on current limits on knowledge.
Why are holy books so troubling to non-believers?
Indeed, holy texts in general are troubling to nonbelievers. Most holy books – the Bible, the Koran, the Book of Mormon, etc. – exist because religious leaders insist that the authors of those texts are legitimate prophets who received direct communications from God.
Are the Old Testament prophets directed to non-believers?
Revelation-based religion – whether the revelations were directed to the prophets of the Old Testament, Paul of Tarsus, Muhammad, or Joseph Smith – is simply unacceptable to nonbelievers. We may be uncertain about what, if anything, caused the Big Bang, but the illegitimacy of so-called prophets seems clear, a matter of common sense.
Is salvation without faith possible without faith?
Most enlightened societies today encourage attitudes that see real-world ethics as being more important than mere belief. Although this approach would seem sensible even to most believers, it nevertheless runs contrary to the biblical concept that salvation is impossible without faith. Indeed, holy texts in general are troubling to nonbelievers.
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