PHIL 3310. Exploring the philosophical, ethical, spiritual, existential, social, and personal implications of a godless universe, and supporting their study at Middle Tennessee State University & beyond.
Data shows adolescents with a strong spirituality are far more protected against depression, substance abuse and risk-taking, author and professor Lisa Miller says. https://t.co/qVgy2X9InJ
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I have been reading some epicurean texts and listening to a Marcus Aurelius audiobook lately. I thought this heavily translated quote by Aurelius might be a good springboard for conversation.
“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.”
― Marcus Aurelius
For those who have a theological worldview, have you ever perceived any specific religious tenants as unjust? If not within your own religion, can you identify unjust tenants in religions that you do not subscribe to?
Do you think it implies cognitive dissonance for someone to be able to see the unjust aspects of other religions, but not those of their own religion?
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This is possibly the best argument between a religious person and a secular person in any tv show ever. Rust represents the militant atheist and Marty represents the perspective that atheism would lead to amorality. WARNING: Foul Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RfUj09pWfM
My reaction is that correlation doesn't equal causation.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great article that showcases the arguments still being waged over how the establishment clause of the constitution should be interpreted.
https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/01/25/who-will-protect-my-right-not-pay-your-childs-religious-education
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ReplyDeleteI have been reading some epicurean texts and listening to a Marcus Aurelius audiobook lately. I thought this heavily translated quote by Aurelius might be a good springboard for conversation.
“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.”
― Marcus Aurelius
For those who have a theological worldview, have you ever perceived any specific religious tenants as unjust? If not within your own religion, can you identify unjust tenants in religions that you do not subscribe to?
Do you think it implies cognitive dissonance for someone to be able to see the unjust aspects of other religions, but not those of their own religion?
Posting here because I still cannot post elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteThis is possibly the best argument between a religious person and a secular person in any tv show ever. Rust represents the militant atheist and Marty represents the perspective that atheism would lead to amorality.
WARNING: Foul Language
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RfUj09pWfM
You can sign on as an author on Tuesday. Everyone can.
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