I contributed a post way upthread in which I opined that the concept of original sin is about the most evil idea ever to enter the fevered minds of shamans.
I have yet to see a meaningfulresponse to this opinion.
Is belief such a powerful force that it can't tolerate any dissent? Or are contrary opinions better just ignored?
From my view, the whole idea of "the fall" is religious belief with no empirical evidence to support it. It is worthless and completely evil.
I have seen no evidence presented to challenge this opinion.
Is the belief system surrounding "the fall" not worth defending, or is it only defensible among those who already believe?
I would like to see some evidence for this "fall" which does not rely on religious belief. Is there any such?
If not, why should I accept it?
Religious belief does not constitute scientific evidence, nor does it convey scientific knowledge.