RE: Meaningfulness v meaninglessness; theism vs atheism;
January 10, 2011 at 11:56 am
(This post was last modified: January 10, 2011 at 11:58 am by Edwardo Piet.)
dqualk Wrote:So I'm curious...aww that spark of wonder
Good.
Quote:One states that there is love, there is beauty, there is meaning
That depends on the type of theism.
Quote: The other states, that in truth there is no love, beauty or meaning
Wrong.
Quote: these things are actually the result of material interactions etc.
Is that relevant?
Quote: The only love, beauty and meaning are actually just a lie that we believe because it feels good (which is ultimately irrational, but who cares right?).
What is your point?
Quote: This always boils down to Theism (in its broadest sense) and atheism in its material sense.
What is your point?
Quote:is to arrive at a Cross roads between meaningfulness and meaninglessness.
That depends on your perspective.
Quote: Why would anyone choose to accept a reality void of meaning?
It's not a choice. It isn't devoid of subjective meaning.
Quote:Christianity, especially Catholicism, is not irrational.
How?
Quote: In fact, Reason is strongest when it flows from the Ultimate Reason;
What is the difference? Why the capitalization?
Quote: reason is stronger within Catholicism than it is in any other worldview, especially atheism.
How?
Quote: [...]there is such a BEAUTIFUL system
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Quote: given to us by the God-man Christ
How?
Quote: which is so meaningful?
How?
