How do you know what you say is true? Consider this: We live in the limits of four dimensions of height, depth, width and time. Yet physicists have shown that it is probable that other dimensions (dimensions beyond these four) exist. So wouldn't one who exists in, say the 5th or 7th or 12th...
Thanks for trying to explain, but I'm unfamiliar with a subconscious beliefs, as I'm of the opinion that any belief is conscious. Will you provide one example?
Well, there seems to be some debate over whether human beings have instincts. But let's consider the decision to fight or take flight, not in humans, but in some other animal, such as a dog. Would you say a dog has no choice in the matter but simply obeys it's mindless instinct causing it to...
What you say appears to be illogical. Please let me elaborate: If we define a conclusion simplistically as an inference made based on premises believed to logically support it, then the probability of a conclusion being correct is determined by the premises--whether they are based on what...
I'm confused. Isn't your previous post describing polytheism, rather than pantheism? For you suggested I'd be more satisfied worshiping many gods.
You didn't ask if I'd be more satisfied worshiping a transcendent reality of which the material universe and human beings are only manifestations.
OK. The Ancient Greek pantheon, then--Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Poseidon, Pan and the like. Are you saying you will argue for this form of pantheism, demonstrating why it's superior to Christianity?
So it seems we have an intriguing matter to discuss. You say the motivation for one sacrificing herself for another sharing her genes is preservation of the species. But I wonder if that is actually so. A parent who runs for safety may lose one child, but live to create several more. So isn't...
Interesting. Yes, I suppose one doesn't see atheists congregating to support one another or work for some cause. I guess they could use a good atheists club?