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Comment Re:Fallacy (Score 1) 937

As an atheist I do not look to fiction for inspiration, nor a moral grounding, nor meaning in life. I draw it from real life, because that's what inspires me, not fictional tales..

That's a bit arrogant, isn't it?

Even false things can be true.

Comment Re:illogical captain (Score 2, Insightful) 937

The distinction between an Agnostic and an Atheist does not serve any real purpose. Except, perhaps that the Agnostic is scared to admit their belief.

Instead of God, consider Bigfoot.

Atheist: Does not believe that Bigfoot exists. (reason: no proof)
Agnostic: Does not know if Bigfoot exists (though has no proof)
Theist: Believes Bigfoot exist (though has no proof)
Gnostic: Knows that Bigfoot exists (though has no proof)

The above list is ordered from most logical to least logical.

If there is actual scientific proof of Bigfoot/God, then perhaps we could reverse the list.

Comment Re:Slashvertisement (Score 1) 182

.... If even ONE person did it, it is not a failure. The fact that thousand of self-motivated, self-paced individuals take advantage of world-class education systems, all for free-- it's by definition a success.

Most people want their thinking and learning done for them. There is no magic cure for this, alas.

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