Re: Deconversion

In article <g42jg.16446$qD.14891@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Tim W wrote:
"Frederick Williams" <Frederick.Williams1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
in message news:448C2B95.C2FEC529@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Tim W wrote:

... atheism is emotionally and
morally untenable.

What on earth makes you think that?

Sorry, I have difficulty here. Isn't it obvious?
Man does not live by bread alone you know. We are a bit more complicated
than that.

1. How do explain the existence of people with no belief in a god?
2. There are non-theistic philosophies out there so lack of belief in
a god does not mean lack of something to think about.


Emma

27. The benefits of other activities come only to those who have
already become, with great difficulty, complete masters of such
pursuits, but in the study of philosophy pleasure accompanies growing
knowledge; for pleasure does not follow learning; rather, learning and
pleasure advance side by side.

54. It is not the pretense but the real pursuit of philosophy that is
needed; for we do not need the semblance of health but rather true
health.


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