Atheists should not be treated as one group, a few groups, or even group-able.

I got an invitation.

But I didn’t believe it.

I don’t believe you got an invitation.

Can you prove that you don’t believe it?

It’s impossible to prove absolutely that a person believes or disbelieves anything, but unless there is compelling evidence to the contrary most people accept a person’s word about their beliefs. I am sure Spiritus believes sincerely that he got an invitation, but his subjective testimony on this subject is not reason enough for me to believe in his invitation.

I don’t believe in invitations.


Yer pal,
Satan

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“Atheists disbelieve through an inner conviction implanted by the absence of God speaking in their hearts.” :smiley:

I kid you not, I once ran across an atheist who claimed that God spoke to him and told him He didn’t exist. Honest-to-god-true.

But I didn’t believe him.

I do not blame you for your skepticism. I, myself, was incredulous at first. It was only a few moments ago, while reading Necros’ post, that I acheived my breakthough.

Necros, thank you, you have tought me that the invitation comes to all, but only when your heart is open can you receive it.

Gaudere, I know that you have received an invitation, too. You simply RSVP in your own way.