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Re: Deism- The most hated 'religion' - February 11th 2010, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BigBL87 View Post
What I don't understand is that the simple belief in a supreme being automatically means that we're "just after the warm fuzzies." I, for one, came to my belief via a process of study, reasoning, and philosophical reflection. I've never had that "warm fuzzy" religious experience that some Christians have had.

I honestly think that it is incredibly arrogant to assume that no one can come to a different conclusion than you when presented with the same evidence.
I apologise if it seemed like I was assuming something here. But I mean more along the lines of worshipping a god, or choosing a set of beliefs based on whether you personally agree with them or not (rather than evidence for or against the probability of them being true). Personally I am of the opinion that even the most reasoned, philosophical pathways leading to belief in the existence of a god have come about partly due to the human desire for comfort and reassurance, particularly when it comes to death and the afterlife. But, I wouldn't want to discuss that here.

Just out of curiosity, what are you gaining by believing in a God? No, I'm not trying to be utilitarian about belief, I'm just curious.

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