I use to be interested in philosophy now I think it's mostly unproductive, I liked talking about Religion, still do but I don't think I can change anyone's mind
@Toobanaeemch Another way to look at it is would a God ever ask a human to do something like killing an innocent child?
Should a good human being listen to a God telling him to kill an innocent child? Is such blind obedience a good thing?
Just a different perspective.
@JustRickard @Majinfuckingbuu @TrolleyDave1971@worldviewdesign Dr Graham replied to my dms and had a whole conversation about free will with me and I don't have a following at x at all.
He's a really humble guy!!
Just as one must suffer physical pain to build stronger bone and muscle, one must suffer emotional pain to develop greater emotional resilience, a stronger sense of self, increased compassion, and a generally happier life.
When I was in my late teenage years and super super religious, I just wanted really really badly for my life to end!! Not because my life was bad but because compared to heaven my current life was a mundane mess AND I really felt I would be going to heaven when I die.
And then there are theists like me, on the verge of mental collapse, everything seeming meaningless despite there being a God, life seeming a mundane drudgery you've been considering exiting for some time. Let's not pretend existential angst is solely an atheist problem.
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My answer is no.
If it can be reliably shown that these beliefs are more harmful to society than I would let go of them.
Now can you do the same when it comes to certain beliefs in your religion?🤔
@RichardDawkins What if empirical studies show that the truth is:
- men have higher iq than women
- democracy is worse for economic outcomes than dictatorship
- sexual liberation causes mental disorders
Would you still support truth over cherished Western liberal beliefs?
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"All else being equal, men would naturally be more attracted to a younger woman over an older one."
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