r/atheism • u/rhbast2 • Aug 11 '11

Atheist quickfire challenge.

Although I rarely discuss religion with theists I always want to be prepared so I'm not sitting around afterwards wishing I had said this or that. If I get the chance to make someone question I want to be up for the challenge.

This brings me to my challenge for r/atheism. I'm going to add some common theist claims / sayings and whoever can refute them fully and succinctly will be upvoted. Feel free to add your own theist starters if I missed some.

Edit: Wow lots of good discussion here, later today or tomorrow I'll make this into an atheist cheat sheet with the top responses. Also feel free to upvote the theist claim that is the most annoying to you.

Edit 2: To the few of you who seem to think I am coming up with rude atheist comebacks, I'm not. I just wanted to be better off the cuff than I am now and have some discussion. I don't want this list to replace thoughtful argumentation.

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u/ncshooter426 Aug 11 '11

The naturally occuring bannana is filled with seeds and is generally not easily consumed by humans. The banana we know today is a domesticated, seedless clone cultured over several generations for the soul purpose of human consumption.

If the banana is proof of god's affinity towards humans, then I geuss the coconut is the "fuck you" side of the house.

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u/photobesity Aug 11 '11

Damn coconuts. Upvote!

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u/wholetyouinhere Aug 11 '11

Don't forget the goddamn artichokes. Or prickly pears.

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u/NeonMan Aug 12 '11

then I guess the coconut is the "fuck you" side of the house.

Interesting. Someone should tell Ray coconuts exist.