[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by tvbound

"So basically I take from that - humanists are strictly concerned with life on earth, as determined by humans."

Not exactly or fully, but close enough. Let me start by saying that I have absolutely no ill-will toward those that choose faith/belief in the plethora of religions out there, over that which is actually provable (which is why I lean Agnostic and not Atheist). I would also respectfully point out, and as I've mentioned in other posts, it's the blatant hypocrisy from those (not you) who treat fellow humans horribly now, but use the excuse/justification of it because they believe they are going somewhere great when they die that bothers me the most. Then there's the whole history thing of My religion/belief is the correct/only one and I'm willing to start wars, or kill, to prove it." I would just rather 'try' to be a decent fellow human being - right now.




"A very, very tiny portion of the universe and infinite time."

In that we agree. Which makes me wonder even more, why so many on this one planet think they're unique/special/alone? The odds are astronomically against that being the case, so how many other Gods are worshiped in this infinite time/universe?

Anyway, I really DO appreciate being able to have a respectable conversation about this with you, instead of what is all too common...with extremists.

Nice positive post !