Delusion is delusion and will end up being harmful most of the time.
I think to those that have the desire to seek out reason and truth, do it. As for those happier with the delusion, they can believe all they want. It's when it start infringing on the rights of others that it matters. And I think parents have a right to teach their kids what they believe, call it indoctrination if you must. Some kids will grow up to think for themselves, some wont. Those kids whose parents are atheists, and grow up being taught it, but never questioning it, never challenging it.. those are just the same as the kids who grow up to believe in religion.
I respect people who make the effort to think hard and challenge ideas, even the ones they hold dear.
I think to those that have the desire to seek out reason and truth, do it. As for those happier with the delusion, they can believe all they want. It's when it start infringing on the rights of others that it matters. And I think parents have a right to teach their kids what they believe, call it indoctrination if you must. Some kids will grow up to think for themselves, some wont. Those kids whose parents are atheists, and grow up being taught it, but never questioning it, never challenging it.. those are just the same as the kids who grow up to believe in religion.
I respect people who make the effort to think hard and challenge ideas, even the ones they hold dear.
"I think that God in creating Man somewhat overestimated his ability." Oscar Wilde
My Blog | Why I Don't Believe in God
My Blog | Why I Don't Believe in God
