(October 30, 2009 at 12:33 am)ecolox Wrote: You simply don't understand. This isn't intended to be a proof of God's existence. This merely shows that faith in God is consoling, and that such consolation is enabling to people who desire to give more of themselves here on earth.
Well then that means nothing because you can get your consolation from many things, not just God. And some would think that a delusional belief that consoles you may not always be the best thing.
And of course, this also makes out that you are perhaps more insecure than those who disbelieve in God and don't need such consoling.
And, as for myself 1. I see no reason to believe God actually exists 2. You've actually admitted that you haven't given me any, you are just arguing from the "consolation" of the matter (consolation to you anyway!). 3. I am perfectly secure as I am (well, more or less
) and I don't need such consolation 4. I actually care about the truth, and, if anything does console me more than anything else, to be honest, for me personally: It's the truth that does that. I hate denying reality.EvF
