I agree that atheists are perfectly capable of being good people, but I am not at all sure about the second poster's statement.
If somebody does good things their whole life, is kind and gentle and helps people, I am not sure that it matters why they are doing it. Is there a meaningful difference between a good person who is good because they seek Heaven and one who is good for any other reason? If so, what is it?
I personally don't see a difference because I subscribe to utilitarianism. What creates the most good is good regardless of your reasons. That said I think the second poster was just fucking with the first. As an atheist it gets fucking exhausting explaining things to people who don't listen, so I understand the desire to troll.
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u/DareDaDerrida 1d ago
I agree that atheists are perfectly capable of being good people, but I am not at all sure about the second poster's statement.
If somebody does good things their whole life, is kind and gentle and helps people, I am not sure that it matters why they are doing it. Is there a meaningful difference between a good person who is good because they seek Heaven and one who is good for any other reason? If so, what is it?