Atheists or Nihilists?

[Yaw]

Actually, Griffey, what you've described is pretty close to the philosophical school of thought called Empiricism. I think Spinoza was one of the chief thinkers of that movement, but it's been a long time since I ran across it, so I may be mistaken. (I'm sure somebody will correct me if I am.)

[AuntieSocial]

I believe that Spinoza (along with Descartes and Leibniz) was one of the founders of "rationalism" while Hobbes, Hume & Locke were the major contributors to "empiricism"

[Yaw]

Ah, Hume! It was Hume. See? I knew somebody would correct me.

[zalow]

Zalow Hello
Language is a tool. Imperialism is what is practiced by Atheits and Theist. It's considered normal behavior. The world is lead by Imperial Philosophy and if you don't except materialism that goes with it. Your considered out of it. The history of American Imperialism will not change, until the people realize that what we have is a spoild system. The Intellectualist elite play the game of will over reason. Pretense is their tool for persuasion. Ritualized symblized myths keep illlogical reason going forward. If you want too change the direction of history. LIFE is GOD. When I say life is god, I mean that you must believe and trust in humankind. God the object has made humans activity into a ritualized slave system for the elite.The ritualized symbols that society follow now will self implode, which is what is happening now.
I am a pacifist, I believe in the natural voice of reason. The power for a wonderful life is in nonviolence. Pacifism is all about reason not fear. Insanity is all fear. The Bible is an Imperial Document that rationalized the fear of God. FEAR replaced REASON. So what we have now is a system for Kings, Zombies and Humanoids.
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[AuntieSocial]

zalow said:

The world is lead by Imperial Philosophy and if you don't except materialism that goes with it. Your considered out of it.

I need another clarification here. Materialism is the philosophy that holds that the only things that exists is matter (i.e. something that has mass and occupies space). It is also a label that has been applied to the lifestyle of those that seek material possessions (i.e. riches, possessions).

I am going to go out on a limb here and guess that you are referring to the second meaning ... since the first meaning is in absolute conflict with the concept of a supernatural deity.

The American Atheists defines atheism and materialism as follows:

Atheism may be defined as the mental attitude which unreservedly accepts the supremacy of reason and aims at establishing a life-style and ethical outlook verifiable by experience and scientific method, independent of all arbitrary assumptions of authority and creeds.

Materialism declares that the cosmos is devoid of immanent conscious purpose; that it is governed by its own inherent, immutable, and impersonal laws; that there is no supernatural interference in human life; that humankind -- finding their resources within themselves -- can and must create their own destiny. Materialism restores dignity and intellectual integrity to humanity. It teaches that we must prize our life on earth and strive always to improve it. It holds that human beings are capable of creating a social system based on reason and justice. Materialism's "faith" is in humankind and their ability to transform the world culture by their own efforts. This is a commitment which is in its very essence life-asserting. It considers the struggle for progress as a moral obligation that is impossible without noble ideas that inspire us to bold, creative works. Materialism holds that our potential for good and more fulfilling cultural development is, for all practical purposes, unlimited.

I think this definition, to some extent, fits your concept of LIFE is GOD, doesn't it? Or maybe I still don't understand your meaning of the term "Life is God" *shrugs*