(October 5, 2009 at 11:25 am)Rhizomorph13 Wrote: If I reject souls, then an atheistic world view makes sense again. So, guess which way I'm leaning?
The concept of the human 'soul' is incompatible with metaphysical naturalism alone—which, although the most popular atheistic world view, is by no means the only atheistic world view. The qualitative distinction "atheistic" refers merely to deities; a person's world view can include things like souls and still affirm No Gods Required (atheistic). Metaphysical naturalism is not identical to atheism.
(October 5, 2009 at 11:25 am)Rhizomorph13 Wrote: When I first came on, I was looking forward to having glorious battles with theists, but have since decided that there is no benefit in that approach.
Why not?
(October 5, 2009 at 6:23 pm)Rhizomorph13 Wrote: A large ballon will weigh more than a small balloon when they both have the same amount of rubber, due to the greater volume of air.
Evidence?
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when
called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
(Oscar Wilde)
called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
(Oscar Wilde)
