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In reply to the discussion: Atheist Religiphobia #1: Fear of Believing Anything At All About Gods [View all]cleanhippie
(19,705 posts)35. I do, for it conflates objective knowledge with subjective knowledge.
Do you think there is a better source than science for objective knowledge?
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He's talking about the basis for nonbelief and the reliance on science for knowledge.
rug
Sep 2013
#2
I'll be honest and admit I found the linked article unreadable, and so didn't finish it . . .
MrModerate
Sep 2013
#6
Well. I'd say #10 is a good example of passive-aggressive posturing . . . . er posting.
rug
Sep 2013
#28
And I refuse to have a nonsensical debate about whether lack of belief is a belief or not.
cbayer
Sep 2013
#16
Sure, everyone believes in something, but this is about believing in a god.
cleanhippie
Sep 2013
#34
Shortly after I wrote that, rug posted this article which states it really nicely, imo.
cbayer
Sep 2013
#58
My friends, you can conquer this phobia. Keep a brand new unopened religion in your desk drawer,
dimbear
Sep 2013
#48