RE: Our role(s) as Christians on Atheist Forums
May 30, 2018 at 12:14 am
(This post was last modified: May 30, 2018 at 12:14 am by vulcanlogician.)
Our final question is taken from a thread by Jörmungandr:
Are theists in it because they desire to know the truth, or are they simply in it for the swag?
In this case, the swag is: A sense of meaning and purpose, better health, an eternal life, and whatever other goodies that theists imagine come along for the ride.
I would also add that it provides a sense of belonging to an in-group, complete with all sorts of out-group boogeymen (gays, atheists, Muslims, liberals). It seems to me the parable of the good Samaritan explains the perils of an in-group out-group mentality pretty well.
Are you personally motivated by the truth of God's existence or the swag? What about the majority of Christians?
This is the final question. I am waiving the limitation on posts per day. Post and discuss as much as you'd like, but try to wrap up discussion on this question by Thursday. Just remember to not quote each other using the quote feature. Friday will be final statements.
Are theists in it because they desire to know the truth, or are they simply in it for the swag?
In this case, the swag is: A sense of meaning and purpose, better health, an eternal life, and whatever other goodies that theists imagine come along for the ride.
I would also add that it provides a sense of belonging to an in-group, complete with all sorts of out-group boogeymen (gays, atheists, Muslims, liberals). It seems to me the parable of the good Samaritan explains the perils of an in-group out-group mentality pretty well.
Are you personally motivated by the truth of God's existence or the swag? What about the majority of Christians?
This is the final question. I am waiving the limitation on posts per day. Post and discuss as much as you'd like, but try to wrap up discussion on this question by Thursday. Just remember to not quote each other using the quote feature. Friday will be final statements.
