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Author Topic:   What happens after death for an atheist?
Arkansas Banana Boy
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Message 51 of 162 (182999)
02-04-2005 12:42 AM
Reply to: Message 23 by Terry48420
02-03-2005 7:44 AM


Re: Reply to DrJones*
This belief strategy is what I've called the "hedge my bets" strategy. Several counter arguments have already been ably stated...you may not be believing in the correct god, worshiping from fear, forcing belief where it doesnt exist. As an exBaptist(i always think of the skit 'ex-Police' from SNL) my favorite is the last. I'm off to find the quote which I think was attributed to Thomas Huxley about this type of belief which ended 'God help me I can believe no other way'. If it wasnt him or if I've butchered it in the paraphrase, it still reflects my view.
Arkansas Banana Boy
Frank White lives....oh right ...he doesnt

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Arkansas Banana Boy
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Message 81 of 162 (183215)
02-05-2005 2:54 AM
Reply to: Message 65 by PecosGeorge
02-04-2005 1:13 PM


Re: Reply to DrJones*
Thanks PecosGeorge...thats what I get for trying to remember quote attributions without looking them up first. Thanks for the correction and reference.
ABB

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