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Does anybody else wonder why "believer" is an option on an agnostic dating site?

JeremyKennedy 4 Nov 19
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Catch the trolls out

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Because we (on the whole, at any rate) have enquiring minds and are willing to discuss our lack of belief with those who do not share it, provided they are willing to show us the same respect we afford to them. We should not exist only in echo-chambers, as so many religious people do.

Jnei Level 8 Nov 19, 2019
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A welcoming site should not put up barriers to good people. If they come here to see and participate in our superior discussions, they should not be discouraged from joining in. Of course, much of the talk is about gods and god-awful politics, but there are some groups which could be of interest to them where they have no desire to discuss religion, but where they can seek mind-to-mind contact with interesting people who can be useful to each other.

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Honesty in profiles.

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Thought provoking question. Along with one that has always puzzled me. The drive thru book deposit at the library has Braille on it. 🤔

Al Pacino races a Lamborghini blind one Sunday noon empty NYC streets BLIND in movie SCENT of a Woman but did not return his braille books to the Library....maybe a 4 door driver side rear passenger is blind needing instructions to operate the book drop ? Love means being helpful???

@GreenAtheist huh??? I’m having trouble following, but never mind. Fundamentally just put that out there to see if it would ruffle anyone’s feathers. It did.

@Psmintexas thought provoking to be sure

My answer as to why they allow believers in here, is to help those thinking of becoming Agnostic or Atheist in the future. So, maybe they put braille on the library drive through, for those people thinking of becoming blind in the future. Hmm, I think there's logic in my argument but I just have to find it. 🙂

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Agnostic means you don't know for sure. Some people don't know and believe. The two concepts are not mutually exclusive. Besides anyone can join, it's a good way to know where members stand.

JimG Level 8 Nov 19, 2019

That is so true to me because I was at that stage in my early teen years.

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Because it's an agnostic site, not a strictly athiest site.

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To be inclusive rather than exclusive. For it is better to expect people to be a positive member of society than to judge them based on some bullshit superstitious belief that really doesn't matter.

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Full-disclosure.
People have the right to know who they're dealing with.

The site does not bar believers from joining. The few that have joined don't
tend to last long, but there are no exclusions.

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We also have Humanists on this site - some are religious. (https://humanist.com).

Remember that Agnostics aren't always Atheist. That helps with the definitions too.

It's all up there under the ♥ Learn button... Just glance up. 👍

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I think because everyone is welcome And they might be coming here because they are taking baby steps to true freedom

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Two reasons....

  1. so we know who are trolls

or

  1. it's for people who are questioning their faith and are here to try to figure it out.

Personally, I chose 2 unless they have already proven to me that they're trolls.

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I don't do much wondering about anyone else as it is none of my concern. I have enough trouble figuring out the best way to live for myself.

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Everyone is welcome here.

Speak for yourself...Trumpers need to stay the hell away.

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I thought the same thing when signing up

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Perhaps someone is still a believer but is questioning that belief and they want to ask questions in a "safe" space. Or, they simply want to learn why others don't believe in gods, or question their existence. I don't mind those kinds of believers joining. But, I have no patience for anyone who is here to try to push their religious agenda. And, this isn't just a dating site.

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Because people can, and do believe, without being convinced of what they, exactly, believe in.
Agnosticism is about admitting you have no proof for God, no knowledge.
Atheism is about admitting you do not believe in Gods.

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No, there are a lot here who believe in spiritualism, bs to me but hey....

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No, I read why the site designer put it there

...goals in building this community - one of which is to help bridge the growing divide in society. My thought was if I could raise the view of non-believers in the eyes of religious people, it could help them humanize what they may perceived as bad people...

We're on a road to destruction if we don't make changes.

1of5 Level 8 Nov 19, 2019

#FuckReligion...all of it.

@ReadyforaChange yes, thanks for embracing the all inclusive spirit. 😉

@ReadyforaChange Most DEFINITELY NOT mate, that'd only be offering them something pleasurable....LOL.

@1of5 Religion is a cult. KKK is a religious cult, as the GOP seems to be. You embrace cults?

@ReadyforaChange that's just dumb. The conversation is about believers being on the site per design/intent of the sites designer.

@1of5 Wow what a strong argument.

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Lions enjoy a tender Christian now and then. 😉

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I wondered about that too.

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The person might be an agnostic theist.

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I imagine the temptation to evangelize is overwhelming here.

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Yes it is there so those who are “believers” can be rejected without getting the $200.

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Believers are welcome.

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Aliens 👽

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