Is nihilism the logical extreme of atheism?

[Neo-Scholastic]

...Perhaps both the logical extension of both theism and atheism is nihilism.

So, the logical extension of two opposing positions is the same? That's illogical... "Only theism can lead to non-nihilism" is a corollary for "Atheism leads to nihilism". If you prove one, it means you've proven the other. And it is your obligation to prove your claims.

I still don't buy it. First, the OP does not include the term 'only'. Secondly, there is no reason why two different roads cannot lead to the same destination.

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It comes from the combined functionality of those loops and swirls. Your inability to get it is not an argument against emergence.

Functions are also assigned meanings. Unless you are claiming that functions are somehow inherent to physical systems your assertion is empty.