Online atheism and "freethought" really doesn't leave one feeling optimistic about what a future without religion will look like...
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Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp I'm not worried. Online ANYTHING can leave you pessimistic. Precisely the same in other 'communities'.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp Sure, but such behaviour doesn't seem to prevent progress 'in real life'.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp@sjzara Religious or not, humans are tribal, not rational. Recent events show this clearly. I share your pessimism, Jeremy.4 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @PaulaSKirby
@PaulaSKirby The tribal thing - in-groups/out-groups - is key. Difficult coz how does one object to tribal behavior without becoming tribal?2 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp@paulaskirby - how do you treat a human who sees you as an infidel?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @timothygmd
@timothygmd@paulaskirby Come on, you don't expect an answer to that question on twitter, do you!? :)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp@paulaskirby - fair, and situations vary. A common problem, perhaps insoluble.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@timothygmd Yes, ultimately it's why I think inter-faith stuff is going to fail. There are (sometimes) baseline incommensurable beliefs.
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