Since this thread is still bouncing around I'd like to amend my earlier post. Sure, the end of theism in and of itself still would not signify any great accomplishment.
As I think about it some more, I have to add that neither would we likely be any worse off. Theists include plenty of creative and wonderful people, but I can't believe the loss of their god belief would drastically change that, at least not if the loss was their own idea.
What do you think, Catholic Lady or Randy? Do you believe that if you lost your faith you would be fundamentally different than you are? Do you suspect you'd take up a career as a serial killer or rapist?
As I think about it some more, I have to add that neither would we likely be any worse off. Theists include plenty of creative and wonderful people, but I can't believe the loss of their god belief would drastically change that, at least not if the loss was their own idea.
What do you think, Catholic Lady or Randy? Do you believe that if you lost your faith you would be fundamentally different than you are? Do you suspect you'd take up a career as a serial killer or rapist?