Nerdy Keith

Davis,

The only way I could imagine that the universe is “done”; would be (and some scientists do have interesting arguments to back this up); if another big bang was to occur. But this would be more of a reset; than a state of completion in this case.

I’m curious to know however; what you are defining as “completion”. What exactly makes the…[Read more]

Some very valid points there Simon; as I say I’m still educating myself on my belief system. With deism; scientific principles come very much into play with our belief system.

Hi Davis,

The way I’ve looked at this for some time is that when anything is in the process of design; there are going to be problems until completion. The universe is not a complete product; and therefore unfortunately natural disasters and disease is inevitable. Due to the nature of nature (so to speak); I’m not so sure if we can ever be at a…[Read more]

Ah ok I see what you’re saying; you don’t want it to sound remotely like anything that already exists. Got ya.

Ok here’s a few other suggestions

@AtheistDome (I know its a bit similar to atheist zone; just throwing that out there)
@AtheistGeeks
@AtheistVortex
@AtheistLand
@PlanetAtheist (I realise this is not starting with the word atheist; but…[Read more]

Well truth be told; I don’t think that one position is better than the other. Deism is just where I’m at spiritually and philosophically. I think both positions have something to offer to the table in regards to embracing reason, rationality and scepticism; just in very different ways.

I personally feel that there is something to deism. Based on…[Read more]

To be honest I wouldn’t worry about it too much. It was an off the cuff remark; I think she’ll probably get over it. If it comes up again; it might be ok to just say that you are not very religious; but don’t elaborate on it any further than that. Your lack of faith is personal and everybody doesn’t need to know about it.

Thanks Umar; its a great community here.

Hey Strega; good to see you too. Lol aDeists? Haha fair enough