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If God is not real, how can we explain the existence of so many counterfeits? Is this not the perfect example of begging the question? In order to be a counter
by sofal 16y ago
If God is not real, how can we explain the existence of so many counterfeits?
Is this not the perfect example of begging the question? In order to be a counterfeit for God, a non-counterfeit God would have to exist.
Most of the 529 gods that theists or Christians reject, for historical, scientific, and philosophical reasons, do not have a sound or rational basis for belief, such as Zeus or Thor.
I realize that Christians believe they have a sound and rational basis for belief and believe that other religions do not, but I don't believe that has been demonstrated, and it would need to be.
Many Christians are familiar with the competing claims of other religions, even as espoused by those faiths' most well-reasoned and ardent adherents, and yet still reject them.
And vice versa.
- reedlaw 16y agoLet me put it another way: what is the basis for the vast majority of humankind's belief in a deity of some sort? If the idea has no basis in reality, then can someone demonstrate the reason for this belief with the same degree of intellectual rigor that is demanded from Christians for their beliefs? Dismissing it as mere superstition is inadequate. An evolutionary hypothesis would be quite hard to prove.
- J3L2404 16y agoAlthough placebos contain no active ingredients they often provide some relief, for reasons not entirely explained, but clearly show our capability for self healing. Religion works because you believe - not because of an all knowing, all powerful, invisible entity that everyone fights about.