Message from @AircraftSparky
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I just see religion as this, almost every religion has the same stories, they ultimately teach the same morals
Similar at least
the differences is how the stories were interpreted
its not a necessity to be religious
buut it comforts me at least
that's what matters to me
Logic comforts me
Do you know the Joseph Campbell description of religion?
Faith to me is at worst believing a beloved liar
@Khanclansith go on
I do not know that description
Religion is a collection of beliefs to 1) answer to questions of the universe, 2) indoctrinate the individual with morals in support of the community ethic and 3) to provide reassurances in toughs times.
seems legit @Khanclansith
That is happenstance
Why do we have earthquakes? -Religious answer
Religion claims to be the truth
What it provides is reassurance
Mainstream science provides reassurance but also wonder to atheists
we have earthquakes because that is how the earth was made
I think strict atheists are sad people. just my opinion
Regardless of what caused something, things work a certain way
agreed
To the ancient greeks who didn't have modern science, the idea of Titans fighting in the earth making earthquakes was acceptable
I say the logic of ancient philosophers trumps religion
But the same result occurs
that's your view, nothing wrong there
not my place to say you're right or wrong
I honestly think that Polythiestic religions do a better job explaining "How can there be evil?" than monotheistic religions
The one difference is that I don't believe in any text for faith value . I need to test it
that's cool
I think that evil exists within man itself
its not some outside force
evil tends to manifest itself through selfish actions
This is how I view the existence of evil and purpose. We are born imperfect to enjoy ourselves, to enjoy being granted personalities. We have limits which cause us to have happiness and sadness. We struggle and that gives us purpose.
Have you heard the "How can you believe in god with (Natural Disaster) right there killing people?" arguments?
Once we struggle enough we are known to be wise
I used to fly through hurricanes for a living
Of course @Khanclansith