RE: Atheists: Why live? Chase's video response.

RE: Atheists: Why live? Chase's video response to ReligiousFiction. An atheist answers as best he can.

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[0NoName9]

Why live? Because it took you billions of years to get where you are and it ain't coming back.

[chasemelendez]

@0NoName9 Well said.

[manbearpig707]

'Sup, Chase! I like you're videos a lot and I'm glad this is something we can agree to disagree on. I'm "religious" and I believe in something bigger than me and more powerful than me that is is still ever-present in me and the world around me. I just so happen to assing the name "God" to that "more". Others use different names, but we're kinda talking about the same thing in one way or another. The thing I wanted to point out is that religious people can have the same...cont. pt 2

[chasemelendez]

Thanks for watching & commenting but dare I say.. based on your comment I'm not convinced you are really religious at all. 'Spiritual' is the label i would choose for you if i had to and spiritual is not exclusively the domain of religion. My problem is primarily with dogma and if you are without dogma than we have very little to disagree about. Glad u liked the 2001 vids & thx again

[jebes909090]

Well I think you actually answered the question of why live if theres no god. Something that is rare and finite is precious. Something that is abundant and unlimited isn't. So if there is a god, then life isnt worth much, but if there isn't then living as much as you can is VERY VERY important as YOU only exist once. Enjoy it.

[chasemelendez]

Thank you for that.. & thanks for subing!

[Steve2323ZX]

@XaeeD i'm not assuming anything. The brain and consciousness are intertwined. If your brain stopped functioning, you will lose consciousness. Also, your idea of justice is completely subjective and arbitrary

[MumblingMickey]

@muticere My guess is your model of whatever god you have, or afterlife you think is there is one you personally made up then?

Not being a smart ass... just an observation from your comments. It certainly can't be the gods in the talmud, bible, quran or bhagavad ... those guys don't bring happiness..

[charlesvan13]

Too bad he didn't follow his own advice.

[melbyRick]

@Steve2323ZX What? Already? 

[melbyRick]

Ha! you ask "why live?" Heh, well I say 'why not live?' Anyone remember the words of the Caesar?

"I came, I saw, I conquered..."

That's all there is to it. So quit being bitches and be MEN.

[RobJohns73]

came off the star wars video.. really good vid, nice work.

[traceydeanrainey]

I miss you brother!

[Steve2323ZX]

@obeyance he will never post another video again....news flash, Chase Melendez is dead.

His obituary is on the internet. Look up, "Obituary, Chase Melendez, Portland."

[muticere]

complete hedonist in my experience. When it comes down to the most basic level, those principles have to come from somewhere. They may come internally, from your own mind and will for yourself. Or they may come from outside, delivered from a philosopher or religious teacher. Either way, they aide us to be better and make more or our short lives. Just because I believe in life after death doesn't mean life is any less precious to me, and I hope to continue living my life to the full.

[muticere]

At least they aren't for me. They add definition and character to my life, and allow me to appreciate and savor life to the fullest. I'm not doing this so that I can please my God or because I look forward to a reward after I die, I do it because I believe it will bring me happiness in this life, which it has! Grounding a life with principles is good for anyone whether you believe in a god or not. I know atheists base their lives on principles, too. Rare is the atheist who is a ... (cont) ^

[muticere]

As a believer, I do like Chase's comments and agree with what he has to say in the context of how we perceive our lives and how we view death. In a way, religious people do not believe in death, at least not in the same way an atheist would. The only response I would give is with regard to the statement that we make sacrifices and give up living in the hopes of some kind of reward in the afterlife. The types of scarifies I make based on the teachings of my religion aren't sacrifices. (cont) ^