We need to think "If what eg Christians believe were actually true, what would I do?" And then fully recognise that many think it is.
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If not believing a certain thing really did result in being tortured for eternity, what good parent wld not try to ensure their child did?
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I don't say this to defend or excuse indoctrination or oppression on the grounds of religion but to show that faith is the problem.
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I recognise that many relig ppl, particularly most Western Christians, embrace fuzzy versions of faith compatible with tolerance & freedom.
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Their Christianity is a cultural identification accompanied by vaguely comforting beliefs in ultimate justice, immortality & purpose.
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The claim that literal interpretations of faith are only accepted by radical extremists & anti-theists is fairly accurate.
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But this does not change the nature of faith or the fact that faith is the problem.
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Believing in things w/out evidence can result in anything from killing apostates to homeopathy. "But it can be comforting!" isn't an answer.
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We have psychological needs that religion answers but this doesn't mean that its the right answer.
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Everybody is Wrong about God &upcoming Life in Light of Death by
@GodDoesnt look at our psychological need to deceive ourselves w narratives1 reply 2 retweets 3 likes
In Life in Light of Death @GodDoesnt looks more at the cost of this which is actually living our lives for what matters - each other.
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I'm half-way through, btw. At first I thought it was a v different style but then the uncompromising orderliness emerged!
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Systematically shutting down all escape routes from reality, categorising forms of denial. I still detect the mathematician. XD
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