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muriel_volestrangler

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7. I don't think any religious truth would be seen as "undeniable" by everyone

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Sun Apr 30, 2023, 06:16 AM

Apr 2023

In your particular example, there would be no benefit to anyone living by telling them - they can't mend their ways and avoid their fate. I suppose if it was "undeniable", then we might all avoid having children, so there wouldn't be any more to be tortured forever. Keeping it a secret would mean you've allowed that suffering, so that seems bad.

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I have a theological question and I would like a serious answer please. [View all] DetlefK Apr 2023 OP

We live in a world of dualities, so I find it difficult to believe... TreasonousBastard Apr 2023 #1

religion teaches duality rampartc Apr 2023 #2

You missed the premise: You cannot reject this hypothetical divine truth. DetlefK Apr 2023 #5

You've stated the problem incorrectly 303squadron Apr 2023 #3

You missed the point: The "how" of the discovery is irrelevant. Only that it happened. DetlefK Apr 2023 #9

It would be redundant. Half the world (not a precise figure) believes Croney Apr 2023 #4

My simple answer: I would keep it a secret and try to cling to sanity. dameatball Apr 2023 #6

I don't think any religious truth would be seen as "undeniable" by everyone muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #7

Religion requires the suspension of reason Major Nikon May 2023 #13

I like omnipotent beings that get it right without being foiled by a talking snake. czarjak Apr 2023 #8

What I see edhopper Apr 2023 #10

I believe that as mortals anciano Apr 2023 #11

Letter of James: from those who have much, more is required. This applies to knowledge, too. Your Karadeniz Apr 2023 #12