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In reply to the discussion: Theism, and other belief systems. [View all]
Theism, and other belief systems. [View all] guillaumeb Jun 2018 OP
Another type of belief system is patriotism. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #1
Patriotism does not require that you believe myths about your country marylandblue Jun 2018 #6
But many do believe such myths. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #12
then that is not a belief system called "patriotism" marylandblue Jun 2018 #13
Define patriotism with no associated content. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #15
you just defined patriot as love of country marylandblue Jun 2018 #21
I am a theist. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #54
No, that's why theism, is a belief, not a belief system. marylandblue Jun 2018 #63
Theism is an unprovable belief in the existence of a deity/deities. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #69
You provide a definition of belief system marylandblue Jun 2018 #71
Theism is a type of belief system. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #72
So individual religions are belief systems marylandblue Jun 2018 #74
Perhaps atheism isn't what theists want it to be, just another way to believe. longship Jun 2018 #2
So you disagree with the linked definition? guillaumeb Jun 2018 #3
"Your right."??? longship Jun 2018 #7
You were within your rights to disagree.... guillaumeb Jun 2018 #9
It's always theists who try to speak for non-theists longship Jun 2018 #77
It is odd that people need to persuade others of their faith Cary Jun 2018 #4
Aww, Longship. I was under the impression we was sorta buds. 🤔 sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #82
Aww! You ARE my bud. longship Jun 2018 #84
😍 sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #93
I think you are making a multilevel error marylandblue Jun 2018 #5
I am characterizing what constitutes a belief system, guillaumeb Jun 2018 #10
Belief system: Eko Jun 2018 #16
There are multiple definitions. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #18
So prove yours. Eko Jun 2018 #20
If I am reading correctly, that person called atheism a belief marylandblue Jun 2018 #23
Separate the part from the whole. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #24
Separate the part from the whole, then you have just a vein marylandblue Jun 2018 #25
And if it is an aspect of the poster's belief system, guillaumeb Jun 2018 #35
A part is equal to the whole? How does that happen? marylandblue Jun 2018 #64
... Act_of_Reparation Jun 2018 #97
My system is is most like the safeinOhio Jun 2018 #8
Given that all of our interactions are with fellow humans, guillaumeb Jun 2018 #11
Exactly how does one Eko Jun 2018 #14
As the linked poster opined: guillaumeb Jun 2018 #17
What? Eko Jun 2018 #19
The poster arrived at an unprovable conclusion. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #22
Actually, the poster just defined atheism marylandblue Jun 2018 #26
The poster proved nothing. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #36
The poster developed a logical syllogism marylandblue Jun 2018 #67
The poster defined atheism, guillaumeb Jun 2018 #70
You either need a course in logic or have to come up with a better definition of atheism marylandblue Jun 2018 #73
And what of the post that defined atheism guillaumeb Jun 2018 #112
That's part of that definition, do you have another? marylandblue Jun 2018 #114
So atheism is a belief. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #115
My focus here is on the definition and its logical consequences. marylandblue Jun 2018 #116
My focus is on the tactics, guillaumeb Jun 2018 #117
I am not interested in tactics marylandblue Jun 2018 #118
But such tactics, guillaumeb Jun 2018 #119
Yeah so? welcome to the world. marylandblue Jun 2018 #120
Welcome to dialogue? guillaumeb Jun 2018 #121
You are too concerned with how other people respond marylandblue Jun 2018 #122
Poor poor persecuted Gil. Mariana Jun 2018 #123
Poor Mariana. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #124
No its not. Eko Jun 2018 #27
Sigh. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2018 #31
Sure, and evolution is only a theory, just like creationism Major Nikon Jun 2018 #33
About what I expected from you. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #37
I expected you to pose an unsupportable assertion, then claim everyone else is confused Major Nikon Jun 2018 #40
There is another frequent poster who specializes in that. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #41
I'm certain I don't Major Nikon Jun 2018 #46
I have faith in your ability. eom guillaumeb Jun 2018 #47
Why are you skipping over this part? Eko Jun 2018 #29
And what of the entire quote? guillaumeb Jun 2018 #39
I believe you never proved that to begin with Major Nikon Jun 2018 #42
There are two parts to this. Eko Jun 2018 #59
It is framed as 2 things. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #65
"Atheism is the disbelief in deities" is unprovable? Eko Jun 2018 #101
Hello? Eko Jun 2018 #109
Ah...that poster only responds when it suits him. MineralMan Jun 2018 #110
An ironic response. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #113
I believe I'll have another beer Major Nikon Jun 2018 #28
Ill have another also, Eko Jun 2018 #30
Sweet Jesus! Major Nikon Jun 2018 #32
A leap of logic worthy of an Olympic long jumper. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #38
That's rich Major Nikon Jun 2018 #44
How did you arrive at that beer? marylandblue Jun 2018 #34
Earth and other Solar Systems. Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #43
One of your better ones. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #45
Queen Elizabeth and other Political Systems. Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #48
You outdid yourself. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #50
The Federal Reserve and other Economic Systems. Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #49
First, second, and third place. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #51
Bart Simpson and other method actors Major Nikon Jun 2018 #52
An improvement. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #53
A decline Major Nikon Jun 2018 #55
Rotate the chart 180 degrees. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #56
Even your fan club has to be getting bored by now Major Nikon Jun 2018 #57
Elevate your level of dialogue. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #58
Canned responses are what happens Major Nikon Jun 2018 #61
"Elevate your level of dialogue." trotsky Jun 2018 #87
I'm always delighted by Guillaume's wit and savvy responses. sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #60
I am not certain of the "wit" portion. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #66
You give him too much credit. marylandblue Jun 2018 #75
Well, I don't 'believe' so. 😤 sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #76
lol marylandblue Jun 2018 #78
Hello there! sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #80
awww marylandblue Jun 2018 #85
That's why I insist on cash... MineralMan Jun 2018 #111
You claim to want dialogue Lordquinton Jun 2018 #62
You do realize how applicable your comment is to the choir, guillaumeb Jun 2018 #68
I do realize how applicable it is: not at all Lordquinton Jun 2018 #79
📣 Fair Ladies and Dudes: The "Choir" v. "The Fan Club" and sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #83
"Many have given up trying to have dialogue" Act_of_Reparation Jun 2018 #89
Oh I'll still try. trotsky Jun 2018 #91
I do too Lordquinton Jun 2018 #104
Yep. Lordquinton Jun 2018 #103
The forum does not predate the newest theist participant. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2018 #105
Whazzat to be 'incense'? We perfume our church services with it. Mmmm. sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #81
"Incense" is also a verb. nt. Mariana Jun 2018 #88
Indeed. I thought everyone knew that. MineralMan Jun 2018 #90
Well, I know that. Inscencsed. sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #94
I took advantage of that word used above thread in a seemingly sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #95
Theism isn't a belief system. trotsky Jun 2018 #86
Who is the most recent one? Major Nikon Jun 2018 #92
The most recent DUer I've seen who was shown the door was MineralMan Jun 2018 #96
Is 5 the magic number? marylandblue Jun 2018 #98
Yes, apparently. That's been it for some time. MineralMan Jun 2018 #99
That one reminds me of another DUer who now resides on the Island of Misfit Toys Major Nikon Jun 2018 #100
Funny how it happens that way. nt. Mariana Jun 2018 #102
This one: trotsky Jun 2018 #106
The magic carpet Major Nikon Jun 2018 #107
Some beliefs seem better--founded than others. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #108
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