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Author Topic:   Are Atheists "Philosophically Limited"....?
tesla
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Message 4 of 262 (618520)
06-03-2011 5:27 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Straggler
06-02-2011 3:15 PM


Re: Are Atheists "Philosophically Limited"....?
I would interpret the phrase to mean that close-mindedness of the atheistic position makes it impossible for the atheist to entertain possibilities they may be correct under the position "God created the universe"
To an atheist, this isn't a bad thing. But in truth: Evidence that this universe does exist without any understood reason or cause, nor lack of cause, but simply the mystery to exist ; means a creator is still potential. And that is where an atheist is limited. An atheist chooses to accept only what they can believe relative to current technologically enhanced observation of the five senses. These same five senses lie to mankind all the time. Because: interpretation of events, are as events 'appear' to be. As defined by individual understanding.
There is a better understanding of philosophies, and greater ability to muse philosophically: If potential truths--concerning existing--are not ruled out just because it is impossible for our limited senses (and abilities) to unravel the nature of how existing is even possible.
But that is just my opinion... *shrug*

keep your mind from this way of enquiry, for never will you show that not-being is
~parmenides

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tesla
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Message 11 of 262 (618576)
06-04-2011 3:02 AM
Reply to: Message 5 by frako
06-03-2011 6:03 PM


Re: Are Atheists "Philosophically Limited"....?
Well most atheists actually do allow the possibility of god it’s just that that possibility given the evidence is so miniscule it can be discarded.
If you take philosophy from Greek philoshophia, witch means love of wisdom i think atheists excel in that because we always want to know more and we know that we do not know everything. Core structures of wisdom.
Where most theists differ they KNOW how everything began its purpose, and they think one does not need to know more then what their scripture says the opposite of wisdom.
Theist and atheist all have almost original beliefs. I’ve noticed in churches (Even a single denomination in the same building) carry many different belief structures.
But I can agree with your assessment as a whole.
Wisdom is something everyone could always use more of. It's dogmatism I think I detest the most.
Is dogmatism wise? Position aside?

keep your mind from this way of enquiry, for never will you show that not-being is
~parmenides

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