On atheists and lies

Discussion in 'General Philosophy' started by S.A.M., Aug 24, 2008.

?

Can atheists be trusted with a confidence?

  1. Yes, they will lie for you

    28.6%
  2. No, lying and concealing is evil

    10.7%
  3. Some other opinion

    60.7%
  1. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

    Messages:
    72,825
    According to MW and (Q), telling lies is anathema under these circumstances

    Does this mean that if you tell an atheist a secret or something in confidence, they will betray you as they do not lie?
    Reposted here since Skinwalker does not consider it a religious forum question, but one of philosophy.
     
  2. Google AdSense Guest Advertisement



    to hide all adverts.
  3. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    11,529
    I don't understand the question well. Can you clarify?

    If you're asking what atheists will do, well, they have no morals, so they'll do anything.
     
  4. Google AdSense Guest Advertisement



    to hide all adverts.
  5. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

    Messages:
    72,825
    When I asked some atheists if they would lie to save a life, they refused to answer.
     
  6. Google AdSense Guest Advertisement



    to hide all adverts.
  7. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    11,529
    Who wouldn't?

    Lying isn't always bad; if you were in Nazi Germany housing Jews, and the Nazis were at your door and asked you if there were any Jews nearby or that you knew of, you'd have to lie to save their lives.
     
  8. Harnu Semper Fidelis Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    106
    Quite the blanket statement, don't you think?
     
  9. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    11,529
    Not at all; morality can only exist objectively. And it cannot exist objectively without the existence of an objective force, which, if that force does not exist, morality becomes subjective and therefore, nonexistent.
     
  10. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

    Messages:
    72,825
    Apparently atheists would not lie, as lying is ba-ad and people who support the statement in the OP are evil.
     
  11. Oli Heute der Enteteich... Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    11,888
    Morality is nothing BUT subjective.
     
  12. CheskiChips Banned Banned

    Messages:
    3,538
    The poll options are insane...and they imply hatred...
     
  13. Oli Heute der Enteteich... Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    11,888
    "Yes, no, maybe" imply hatred?
    What other options would you suggest?
     
  14. Gustav Banned Banned

    Messages:
    12,575
    what a bunch of imbeciles
     
  15. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    11,529
    Unless God exists
     
  16. Myles Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    5,553
    Why be unkind to imbeciles ?
     
  17. Oli Heute der Enteteich... Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    11,888
    Then in the poll on morally repugnant vs survival the answer can only be: null question since *god* is the basis of all morals.
     
  18. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

    Messages:
    72,825
    Does that mean that when faced with a situation where you have to lie to do good, you will discuss philosophy?

    Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!

     
  19. Gustav Banned Banned

    Messages:
    12,575
    /aghast

    i humbly beg forgiveness from the imbeciles of this world
    you guys are like a beacon of light, a veritable fount of wisdom when compared to some of the posters in this thread

    /kowtow
     
  20. Oli Heute der Enteteich... Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    11,888
    It avoids the issue and dilemma...

    Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!

     
  21. Myles Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    5,553
    I graciously accept your abject apology on their behalf.
     
  22. Gustav Banned Banned

    Messages:
    12,575

    pardon
    they are known imbeciles
    countenance not, their propositions
    it will accelerate your mental retardation that is already, at a full gallop
     
  23. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

    Messages:
    72,825
    Unfortunately you guys keep electing such morons as Presidents.
     

Share This Page