RE: Is Lack of Belief the Best You Can Do?
March 19, 2016 at 2:38 pm
(This post was last modified: March 19, 2016 at 2:41 pm by robvalue.)
I think cabbages are out because the "ist" at the end of the word specifies a person holding that belief. But nothing will stop people with no evidence trying to redefine their opponent's position for them.
The best, most efficient thing I can do is ask the theist why I should care about their "God", even if it exists. What responses to do I get?
1) Isn't it interesting?
Answer: Sure. If I could study it or talk to it, it would be interesting. Come back when you can show me either of those things.
2) Join my religion or you'll be sorry!
Answer: No thanks.
3) You have no morality without God!
Answer: I'm doing just fine. Either God already gave me morality, or he's irrelevant to it. Either way, if he thinks I should act differently, he can come talk to me.
That's about it, really.
The best, most efficient thing I can do is ask the theist why I should care about their "God", even if it exists. What responses to do I get?
1) Isn't it interesting?
Answer: Sure. If I could study it or talk to it, it would be interesting. Come back when you can show me either of those things.
2) Join my religion or you'll be sorry!
Answer: No thanks.
3) You have no morality without God!
Answer: I'm doing just fine. Either God already gave me morality, or he's irrelevant to it. Either way, if he thinks I should act differently, he can come talk to me.
That's about it, really.
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