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RE: About atheism
May 4, 2012 at 2:41 pm
(May 4, 2012 at 2:25 pm)Jodin Wrote: So my question is, should i stop "believing" in a god because it's more realistic that he actually doesn't exist, when i fear i might lose my sense of purpose and belonging.

(should i stop imagining i have an invisible friend because he doesn't exist, when this imaginary friend makes me happy?)

Do you want to consume hallucinogenic drugs because it creates a imaginary world for you to be happy in?

If so, then by all means, keeping believing. If not, then why still believe?



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About atheism - by Jodin - May 4, 2012 at 2:25 pm
RE: About atheism - by Paul the Human - May 4, 2012 at 2:28 pm
RE: About atheism - by Jodin - May 4, 2012 at 2:37 pm
RE: About atheism - by Napoléon - May 4, 2012 at 2:54 pm
RE: About atheism - by Minimalist - May 4, 2012 at 6:57 pm
RE: About atheism - by Anomalocaris - May 4, 2012 at 2:41 pm
RE: About atheism - by Paul the Human - May 4, 2012 at 2:41 pm
RE: About atheism - by Faith No More - May 4, 2012 at 2:48 pm
RE: About atheism - by Jodin - May 4, 2012 at 2:55 pm
RE: About atheism - by Napoléon - May 4, 2012 at 3:03 pm
RE: About atheism - by Jodin - May 4, 2012 at 3:20 pm
RE: About atheism - by Paul the Human - May 4, 2012 at 3:26 pm
RE: About atheism - by Napoléon - May 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm
RE: About atheism - by Jodin - May 4, 2012 at 3:37 pm
RE: About atheism - by Napoléon - May 4, 2012 at 3:39 pm
RE: About atheism - by Jodin - May 4, 2012 at 3:43 pm
RE: About atheism - by Napoléon - May 4, 2012 at 5:40 pm
RE: About atheism - by NoMoreFaith - May 4, 2012 at 6:00 pm
RE: About atheism - by Engel - May 4, 2012 at 6:53 pm
RE: About atheism - by Paul the Human - May 4, 2012 at 3:04 pm
RE: About atheism - by Jodin - May 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm
RE: About atheism - by Anomalocaris - May 4, 2012 at 3:06 pm
RE: About atheism - by Paul the Human - May 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm
RE: About atheism - by The Heff - May 4, 2012 at 4:05 pm
RE: About atheism - by Jodin - May 4, 2012 at 7:23 pm
RE: About atheism - by Napoléon - May 5, 2012 at 10:21 am
RE: About atheism - by NoMoreFaith - May 4, 2012 at 7:57 pm
RE: About atheism - by jess_essential - May 4, 2012 at 8:46 pm
About atheism - by el_presidente - May 4, 2012 at 11:51 pm
RE: About atheism - by Reforged - May 5, 2012 at 12:26 pm
RE: About atheism - by Kayenneh - May 5, 2012 at 7:16 pm

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