RE: Does atheism inspire people?
May 31, 2012 at 7:42 am
(This post was last modified: May 31, 2012 at 7:44 am by NoMoreFaith.)
(May 31, 2012 at 7:19 am)StatCrux Wrote: Deny. Religion is more than simply a focus, it is the impetus. Religion induces the mind to open to the transcendent, where all great art is derived from. So whilst not essential it is most definitely positive in its effect.
Excellent.
Now quantify your statement. How has it been positive in its effect.
From my point of view, the Mona Lisa is a non-religious piece of art, and the last supper is a religious piece of art. Both are considered masterpieces by the same artist.
I would submit that Da Vinci would create amazing pieces with or without religious "inspiration".
I agree that Religion provides inspiration for some great pieces, however, the source of the inspiration is irrelevant to the standard of the piece, rather the talent of the individual, which is exactly the point which renders your argument that it is the impetus either inconclusive or irrelevant.
Self-authenticating private evidence is useless, because it is indistinguishable from the illusion of it. ― Kel, Kelosophy Blog
If you’re going to watch tele, you should watch Scooby Doo. That show was so cool because every time there’s a church with a ghoul, or a ghost in a school. They looked beneath the mask and what was inside?
The f**king janitor or the dude who runs the waterslide. Throughout history every mystery. Ever solved has turned out to be. Not Magic. ― Tim Minchin, Storm
If you’re going to watch tele, you should watch Scooby Doo. That show was so cool because every time there’s a church with a ghoul, or a ghost in a school. They looked beneath the mask and what was inside?
The f**king janitor or the dude who runs the waterslide. Throughout history every mystery. Ever solved has turned out to be. Not Magic. ― Tim Minchin, Storm
