Those people don't see their gods as authoritarian in a "micro-manage" sort of way. Just a "here's a framework" way. Maybe?
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I'm talking abt the ones with authoritarian gods. Specifically, gods who punish those with different views with eternal Hell.
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These seem opposed to authoritarianism politically among humans but not psychologically or philosophically in any consistent way.
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That's it, I think. Authoritarianism from humans = bad, from God = fine.
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Exactly. This undermines my idea that libertarianism is primarily a character trait. A psychological thing.pic.twitter.com/XuafGBIYGf
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I think it is a psychological trait. It just applies to social interactions, not "divine" ones. They are of a different nature.
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Then is it a psychological *trait?* Valuing freedom & individualism & disliking authority?Ppl create gods who agree with them usually
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Someone driven to seek freedom & individualism & reject authority cld believe an authoritarian god existed but be happy about it?
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Jordan Peterson has done research on personality traits and politics - libertarians probably score high on openness in the big 5
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So the ppl who believe in & justify a god who punishes ppl for thinking the wrong thing are
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No they're true libertarians. You can believe that and still be pretty open and accepting of other religions and points of view.
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But can you be libertarian and personally think its morally justifiable to punish ppl for wrongthink?
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I thought you were referring to the abstract realm of the soul, not the real political world.
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Talking abt psychology, philosophy, personal ethics, yes. I see an inconsistency if libertarianism is a psych trait.
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I'm an atheist living in a small town surrounded on all sides by devout Catholics who I'm sure think I will be burning in hell
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Are the libertarians tho?
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Oh wow! Thanks!
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