Comments on: if you could reason wth religious people there would be no religious people – house

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:12:30 +0000

Atheism is the absence of belief in God or Deities, or the belief that there is no Gods or Deities. But religion, as I understand it, doesn’t necessarily involve Gods or Deities – Buddhism is a good example of that.

Buddhism is a religion, but you could well be an Atheistic Buddhist. A Buddhist who rejects the notion of Gods and Deities.

It sounds like an oxymoron on face value, but is possible… At least it’s possible by my own understanding of what constitutes a religion and what constitutes Atheism.

By: iverthl

iverthl — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:41:04 +0000

how can you be athiest and at the same time religious? you’re making less than any sense

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:43:39 +0000

I bet this dude didn’t say a hell of a lot of very smart stuff, so I hope he really said it and felt it. I think the message so profound that I am just kind of surprised.

By: Veovis

Veovis — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:50:53 +0000

Regarding the last few above comments: Pointing out ridiculous beliefs and the real reasons (which are not rational) that people believe them is not intolerant. Some people understand logical fallacies and personal bias well, others do not (and of course there’s a spectrum). Religious people tend (and it is a strong tendency) to fall under the category of those who don’t. And there is nothing “intolerant” about saying so.

On another note, I’ve been trying to find out if this House quote was said in an episode of show (obviously it’s the character House who is given credit for the quote, so I imagine it must be). And if so, what episode? I’d love to see a vid clip of this if one exists. Can anyone point me to a clip? Or even know what episode, if any, this is from? Thanks.

(Yes, I like parentheses)

By: ikeem_wilson

ikeem_wilson — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:02:28 +0000

I agree with kappleto, intolerance is not the answer. In order for mankind to live peaceful together, they must be tolerant of others. It’s stupid to say that people that are religious can’t reason but atheists can. Everyone human being can reason that’s what makes us different from other animals. I think what is trying to be said here is that religious people don’t use logic. That would also be a ridiculous claim because we all know that religious people can function in the world just as an atheist can and, using logic, vice versa would be true. One think different about religious people is that they have what’s called in psychology abstract thinking, which is the whole basis of what they call “faith”. If you ask any professor of psychology, they will tell you that abstract thinking is of a higher level than logical thinking. Though I do believe that religion causes a lot of bad things in the world and I mean a lot, but I believe that an educated atheist, like myself, should know these two things: 1. Religion doesn’t teach war, those who use religion as a basis for their wars are doing so wrongfully. It is not the fault of religion but the fault of man 2. And you atheist that like to bash religion just remember that the bible foretells of those that oppose it, us, so when you bash it, you might get a negative result.
Thank You

By: kappleto

kappleto — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:59:29 +0000

Just what we need. More intolerance, only this time its directed at religious people. When are we going to learn that you can not counter intolerance with more intolerance but only with love, understanding, and curiosity?

By: Camino1

Camino1 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:06:26 +0000

If you could reason with HOUSE it would mean he wasn’t such an ass anymore.

By: SumoSnipe

SumoSnipe — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:07:14 +0000

@Phyreblade: damn it there you go using logic....

By: Phyreblade

Phyreblade — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:45:18 +0000

@SumoSnipe: LOL did you try rubbing it on the wall?

By: SumoSnipe

SumoSnipe — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:43:12 +0000

@sylvanish: @dieAntagonista: @Phyreblade: The room is rather comfy, but my nose itches and this jacket won't let me scratch.....