Ok, I see what you're saying, but look at this:
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Originally Posted by Taltos
For those people who believe in coincidence and chance, I don't denounce their makeshift religion, but I find it too convenient and simple a belief to wholeheartedly put blind faith in it without hard evidence.
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Originally Posted by Me, a la Taltos
For those people who believe in divinity and destiny, I don't denounce their religion, but I find it too convenient and complicated a belief to wholeheartedly put blind faith in it without hard evidence.
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I don't mean to pick at your religion, I'm just showing that we're both somewhat at an equal stance.
I don't want to turn this otherwise nice thread into an ugly religious rumble, but I'll risk it to state the following: I once shared your views, and then I was captivated by this hypothetical: If there were no humans, then would there be a God? Do bacteria and fish and worms believe in a God, even with their rudimentary (or non-existent) nervous systems? I don't believe they do, or have the capacity to, nor do I see any reason why they should. Therefor, the concept of a God or a destiny is found solely in us humans, and if we didn't exist, there would be no God. If there is no God, then what's the alternative view of the universe?
Answering that last question is what brought me to my views on humanity, life, religion, and the universe as a whole. In no way am I claiming that my views are absolutely true, but...You know what I mean. We're all reasonable here
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