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Atheism and Purpose

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RE: Atheism and Purpose

August 8, 2010 at 8:52 pm

@Sleeping demon

Good post.

I only take issue with one assertion you make [in principle]

Quote:but that response doesn't tend to do well with people who are by nature depressed anyway.

I'm not convinced that is a sound assertion. A unipolar depressive for over 35 years, (currently stable) atheism actually helps me. It has meant I take responsibility for my actions and my life, without looking at some transcendent power to help me or to blame for life's vicissitudes. I find atheism empowering.

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Atheism and Purpose - by Edward the Theist - August 6, 2010 at 3:55 pm

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RE: Atheism and Purpose - by TheDarkestOfAngels - August 6, 2010 at 5:30 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Eilonnwy - August 6, 2010 at 5:23 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Ace Otana - August 6, 2010 at 5:28 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Paul the Human - August 6, 2010 at 4:06 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Edward the Theist - August 6, 2010 at 5:03 pm

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RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Ace Otana - August 6, 2010 at 4:09 pm

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RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Darwinian - August 6, 2010 at 5:09 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Edward the Theist - August 6, 2010 at 5:33 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Minimalist - August 6, 2010 at 5:12 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Paul the Human - August 6, 2010 at 5:14 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by lrh9 - August 6, 2010 at 5:28 pm

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Darwinian - August 6, 2010 at 5:47 pm

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RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Edward the Theist - August 7, 2010 at 3:49 pm

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RE: Atheism and Purpose - by SleepingDemon - August 8, 2010 at 2:19 am

RE: Atheism and Purpose - by Edward the Theist - August 8, 2010 at 3:57 am

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