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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an atheist. If someone invited to dinner wants to say a quick prayer before their meal, they are welcome to. I would appreciate a heads up, so that I can let everyone know that Suzy would like to say a prayer, and could we all be quiet before starting dinner. If out at a restaurant, I would refrain from eating while they said their prayer.

This is not onerous. I don't see what the problem is with letting someone go ahead with their prayer. It's not like it's harming anyone.[/quote]

[b]So the people of different beliefs should not be respected?[/b]  Why can’t the person with the belief pray quietly, and be thankful to their God quietly?  Then everybody can deal with it on their own terms in accordance with their own beliefs.

I mean this example in a public place with a mixed group, not in a private home.[/quote]

Atheist PP. I don't see how it is disrespectful to people of different beliefs to allow one or more people in a group to say grace. I would be equally open to any other prayer; it doesn't require participation, just not being rude.[/quote]

Great idea!  So then the atheist can say "well there is no evidence of a god, but man do those jalepeno poppers look good, I am eager to eat them!"  That should not offend anyone, right?[/quote]

The majority of prominent conceptions of God explicitly or effectively posit a being whose existence is not testable either by proof or disproof. Therefore, the question of God's existence may lie outside the purview of modern science by definition.

Why would you bring up something at a meal with friends that illustrates how dumb you are?[/quote]

Someone who does not believe in a god is dumb?

Also, where do you see the word "proof" in the post you are replying to?

Here's the answer: you don't!  You are being dishonest and straw-man-ing.[/quote]

You are advertising your ignorance regarding this subject. I would tell you that you should not do so, but I don’t think you have to worry about being invited to meals with friends very often, if ever. [/quote]

Your insult is a tacit admission that you have no substantive response.  Please try and engage fairly and with substance.[/quote]

Why do atheists have to start arguing about whether God exists or not IN EVERY THREAD?[/quote]

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