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Vincent M. WalesU.S.
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Skeptic and atheist for nearly three decades. | |
Philip A. StahlU.S.
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I specialize in the areas of scientific materialism and consciousness described as a materialist epiphenomenon. Also can answer questions pertaining to general atheism, atheist-agnostic differences etc. | |
AupmanyavIndia
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All, especially about atheism in relation to Hinduism. Brahman in Hinduism is like a quantum field in which all things, space, and time, are constituted. | |
ClintU.S.
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Raised Southern Baptist, Atheist since 2007, Theology, Cosmology, and Abiogenesis hobbiest. Rational philosopher and logical deep thinker. | |
Austin ClineU.S.
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I can address questions regarding atheism, agnosticism, skepticism, humanism, religious philosophy & history, and arguments both for and against theism. I am also familiar with many of the skeptical and atheist resources in print and on the internet. | |
Jeffrey EldredU.S.
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I am well versed on the arguments for both sides about the existence of God and have a comprehensive familiarity with the philosophical ramifications and psychological reactions to atheism. Also, if you have a question about atheism as that pertains to Science or Skepticism, I am an especially good pick. I am not an expert on the sociology and history of atheism, and I have little knowledge of non-Judeo-Christian religions. | |
Margaret Placentra JohnstonU.S.
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I am especially interested in helping people who may be in the throes of doubting their present belief stance - whether they are currently religious or atheist. I believe I can also lend perspective to those seeking to understand their own movement away from faith or that of someone close to them. |
Faith is the key word your looking for as to why people cling to religion no matter how strong a case you make. The church uses the word 'faith' to enforce their mind control over the congregation by questioning
There are a couple of reasons: 1. The truth of evolution is incompatible with a literal reading of portions of the Bible - specifically creation and much of Genesis. This undermines the validity of
I myself have not studied G.I. Gurdjieff's beliefs or teachings until you just mentioned him but from what I can tell he found a marketing niche in the spiritual deep thought sector borrowing from other
Thanks for the follow-up "question" and the good recommendation. Two further thoughts come to mind. 1) we have in our town an amazing church run by a guy who, as far as I can tell, is a very genuine
This is indeed a difficult dilemma you face, and of course it is made all the more difficult by the fact that you are to some extent dependent upon your parents for their help. I faced a similar dilemma
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