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HopeAgain

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2. I would note

Reply to Major Nikon (Original post)

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 01:23 PM

Nov 2018

Einstein's quote is couched more in terms of HIS personal beliefs. Yes they would apply equally to others, but Brand points the finger outward. A subtle distinction, but maybe Atheists would benefit from taking the personal approach more often. "i believe it would be foolish of me to believe in a God" is more palatable than "you are a fool because you believe in a God" (and less rude).

See, I don't at all care what others believe, only what they do. But if someone were to point their finger at me and call me contmptable for what I believe, I'm probably going to feel a little hostile.

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One view on theism, two different reactions: [View all] Major Nikon Nov 2018 OP

When you're proof-texting, you choose your texts carefully to MineralMan Nov 2018 #1

I would note HopeAgain Nov 2018 #2

I don't share your interpretation of what Einstein is saying Major Nikon Nov 2018 #3

Of course you do not. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #6

How does Brand come into this discussion. MineralMan Nov 2018 #4

That's really a big stretch. Mariana Nov 2018 #5