(May 9, 2013 at 11:43 am)ChadWooters Wrote: I believe it, atheism, entails much more than you currently allow.
What exactly do I allow?
(May 9, 2013 at 11:43 am)ChadWooters Wrote: Even just the lack of belief influences the beliefs you do have. The exclusion of God, gods, divine influences and transcendent principles all have logical conclusions.
Sure, it affects other beliefs. Mainly it precludes me from believing god is the source of anything.
(May 9, 2013 at 11:43 am)ChadWooters Wrote: While such exclusions make a good working methodology for science, it is an impoverished way to approach all of life.
Only in your eyes, Chad. It has led me to an enriching and fulfilling life while simultaneously allowing me to overcome much adversity.
Perhaps that line of thinking is what led you to become a theist?
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
