>> Ironically, it's our intelligence that draws us to religious belief. We can't stand the thought that when we die, we won't exist for all infinity. We can't absorb the non-existence of the 'I'. Yet we are intelligent enough as a species to understand these concepts (infinity, death, I) So we need stories to help us live what might otherwise seem terrifying, empty lives with nothing but infinite darkness ahead.<<
who are you speaking for here Sarah? I'm confused. >> Ironically, it's our intelligence that draws us to religious belief.<< Or draws us away from it, in m(an)y case(s). >> We can't stand the thought that when we die, we won't exist for all infinity.<< Who is this 'we'? The idea that I won't exist for all eternity doesn't bother me in the slightest. Are we so arrogant that we believe we can live forever? And as an atheist what do you personally think will happen to you when you stop breathing? >> We can't absorb the non-existence of the 'I'.<< Who is this 'we'? >> So we need stories to help us live what might otherwise seem terrifying, empty lives with nothing but infinite darkness ahead.<< Who is this 'we'? mike
