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Oh, I've been there. It changed my life for the worse. It sent me into a deep grief. Not all of us are cut out for atheism.
Statements like this make me wonder if it’s possible to become addicted to ideas in the same way that it is possible to get addicted to other things.
It’s sad that so many people seem to be psychologically dependent on irrational beliefs.
So, it's not the "grand creator" part that is really of interest to you. You're actually wanting to know if prayer "works"? You want to harness the power, perhaps?
Uh, it's the same thing. According to most religions, the grand creator answers prayer; so if prayer works, that would imply the grand creator is real. I would also gather people from different religious beliefs so that I can test WHICH grand creator is the real one.
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Personally, if I was an atheist, I'd approach life the same way I do as a believer, and expect similar results: practicing appreciation and a good attitude.
I agree, even though it's a bit off-topic. Curiosity is my motive for this, not ''finding life's answer'' as you probably assumed.
The reason I stressed the fact that I'm content with my life is because I'm tired of people claiming that ''you need religion of a purpose'' like you do now.
Statements like this make me wonder if it’s possible to become addicted to ideas in the same way that it is possible to get addicted to other things.
It’s sad that so many people seem to be psychologically dependent on irrational beliefs.
I'm so sorry I've brought sadness to your life, Freak.
Personally, I don't think my beliefs are irrational, but to each his own.
Uh, it's the same thing. According to most religions, the grand creator answers prayer; so if prayer works, that would imply the grand creator is real. I would also gather people from different religious beliefs so that I can test WHICH grand creator is the real one.
I agree, even though it's a bit off-topic. Curiosity is my motive for this, not ''finding life's answer'' as you probably assumed.
The reason I stressed the fact that I'm content with my life is because I'm tired of people claiming that ''you need religion of a purpose'' like you do now.
Where, oh where, did I say that you need religion?
Oh, I've been there. It changed my life for the worse. It sent me into a deep grief. Not all of us are cut out for atheism.
I didn't say that I ''knew there was no grand creator'', I was just asking a question using the same logic you used.
In fact, even as an atheist, I don't 100% rule out the possibility of a grand creator, just like I don't rule out leprechauns, unicorns, cosmic bunnies etc.
I didn't say that I ''knew there was no grand creator'', I was just asking a question using the same logic you used.
In fact, even as an atheist, I don't 100% rule out the possibility of a grand creator, just like I don't rule out leprechauns, unicorns, cosmic bunnies etc.
And I answered your question. But, I was not making a point with my question ... I was asking if knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that there was a "grand creator" would change how you live your life?
And I answered your question. But, I was not making a point with my question ... I was asking if knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that there was a "grand creator" would change how you live your life?
Frankly, I don't think there'd be any major change, since my goals and values are shaped by my experience with other human beings, whom I encountered throughout my life.
Plus, you didn't answer my question. What I'm trying to say is that a grand creator is implausible, just like how other mystical beings are implausible as well.
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