Atheism is an irrational stance on God

Squonk: "In Round 2, brontoraptor talks about all the psychological benefits of religious belief." And Squonk admitted it was true, yet consciously chooses Atheism and its lack of "good psychology". -- Squonk- "If that"s TRUE, then atheism is perfectly rational." Notice the word "if". Creationists could be right, have a belief with good effects, be helpful in hard times, and fulfilling, yet Squonk rejects it because his current belief "might be right", despite this manifesting a negative, defeated attitude that hasn't helped his quality of life. It's rational to search out the better variable in the equation as opposed to the inferior. -- Squonk: "atheism is not a "psychologically destructive state of mind." SQUONK QUOTES: Squonk: "Reality doesn"t give a sh*t about your psychological needs." This is an example of a psychologically negative and defeated state of mind. This is why Squonk lashed out. In this debate, Squonk threatened me with violence. http://www.debate.org... "I'll punch you square in the face." -Squonk -- Squonk- "Atheists are "negative people" therefore atheism is irrational?" According to psychology, yes. Negative loops are considered a mental disorder. Based on psychology, people need to be focused on more positive things or risk heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts. This is why religious people tend to lead happier, healthier, longer, more fulfilled lives. Squonk openly admits to adhering, and on purpose, to a belief system that he himself says makes for a "disappointing reality". This is self defeating mindset and irrational considering there are other alternatives and mindsets available to Squonk. https://www.amazon.com... http://m.huffpost.com... https://www.amazon.com... https://www.psychologytoday.com... https://www.templetonpress.org... -- Squonk- "brontoraptor hasn"t given us a single compelling reason to think atheism is irrational." I can say Squonk has a furry tail. It doesn't make it true. -- Excerpt from Psychology article- -"Negative thinking is the cornerstone of an anxiety disorder. Many people with anxiety have severe problems with anxious and irrational thinking - thoughts that many know are irrational, and yet they struggle to convince themselves of the more logical and reasoned response." "In many ways, anxiety is specifically a problem with irrational thoughts. Anxiety is, in many ways, a fear of irrational things. At its heart, those that deal with anxiety are often trying to control and contain severe negative thoughts that can have a drastic impact on their overall quality of life." http://www.calmclinic.com... -- Atheism will forsake you when you need help the most- Excerpt of article in NY Times- (Speaking of Christopher Hitchens, author of "God is Not Great") "As Mr. Taunton drove, Mr. Hitchens read aloud from the Gospel of John and mulled over the precise reason Jesus wept at the death of Lazarus. "Where is grace in the Old Testament?" Hitchens asked at one point, in Mr. Taunton"s telling. "I see it in the New Testament, but God seems different in the Old Testament," Mr. Hitchens observed, leading to a discussion of God"s covenant with Abraham." "Based principally on these conversations, Mr. Taunton concluded that Mr. Hitchens was seeking " and that he was, at least, open to " the possibility that Christianity was true. Perhaps, Mr. Taunton writes, Mr. Hitchens "used his position as a journalist as a kind of professional cover for a very personal inquiry" into the faith." mobile.nytimes.com/2016/05/14/us/christopher-hitchens-was-shaky-in-his-atheism-new-book-suggests.html