RE: Liars and delusionals
April 25, 2013 at 9:12 pm
(This post was last modified: April 25, 2013 at 9:14 pm by A_Nony_Mouse.)
(April 24, 2013 at 10:45 pm)frz Wrote: Are they one and the same?
Consider the following.
There is a god.
I believe/think there is a god.
The latter may or may not be a true statement but it cannot be called a lie per se.
The former statement without physical evidence is always a lie as it is a statement without evidence. It does not differ from claiming an innocent person robbed a bank. We deal with such claims rather harshly. We do not punish, I believe he robbed a bank.
These are very clear distinctions which there is no reason to excuse simply because they are uttered by believers and they get the benefit of the doubt solely from tradition.
(April 25, 2013 at 9:03 pm)ChadWooters Wrote: If I say I'm not delusional am I lying to myself?
Depends upon whether or not you are delusional.
Considering to many people are suggesting you are perhaps you should reconsider what you are telling yourself.
