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Originally Posted by willravel
Apples and oranges. I love my children as a function of emotion. Compare that to theism. In theism, one believes in the actual existence of a deity. One believes, for example, that a tangible creature with great supernatural power created the universe.
Emotion is simply an affective state of consciousness. God is a being. Those aren't comparable so far as provability.
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I must disagree with much of this, but the apples and oranges anology does seem apropriate. If I understand you correctly, perhaps you should have said Apples and Monkey Wrenches!
Loving someone, & believing in God are both emotional states that exist within your mind. While they are somewhat different, they both have similar qualities that cant be defined or proven. Many people believe in & love God, as they believe in and love others. Apples & Oranges.