Apologia Christi

This is the second article on atheism from a Christian point of view. The series is response to the atheistic billboard dat appeared close to Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam in March 2009. In this contribution we will take a closer look at the second statement on the billboard: ‘Dare to think for yourself’. According to the atheists behind the billboard it is self-evident that the non-existence of God leads to the call to have the courage to think for yourself.

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Suppose God didn’t exist. Would we be able to enjoy life? According to our billboard atheists this enjoyment stands in contrast to what we should be doing if God in fact did exist. The billboard can be interpreted in two different ways: (1) God does not exist, so stop being moralistic; stop correcting others and just enjoy life. (2) God does not exist, therefore you need not feel resposible to anyone. So let go of all restraints. In both cases it seems there is a clear link with moral consciousness. So how are things with morality in atheism?

Strangely enough I come up with a double answer. On the one hand the atheistic worldview rules out the possibility of an absolute moral on the other the average atheist proves the existence of absolute moral values with his behaviour.

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Since fall last year the atheistic buscampaign that started in London has received a worldwide following. Atheists have taken to advertising and they’re liking it. In the Netherlands it has been difficult to get the bus rolling so an alternative billboard campaign has been started with the first near Amsterdam airport on the 10th of [...]

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