The Stupid! It Burns! (leap of faith edition)
The Atheistic Leap of Faith
I want to point out some of the contradictions that I see in [an atheist's] worldview. My point in the following is to be loving by clearly presenting the truth as I see it. I recognize this style is a bit abrupt and can come across as harsh, but I assure you, that’s not my intention.
Here are the clashing statements, right next to each other:
1: There are no objective moral truths.
2: I’ve decided to accept some moral axioms as true, because I think it is important to have a moral system to live by.
1: There is no ultimate moral accountability for my actions.
2: Even when I know no one can catch me doing things that we would both consider to be “bad”, but are still incredibly fun things to do, I try to do what I think is right.
1: In the long run, all life will be extinguished.
2: I’m pretty hopeful about the future.
1: Anyone you help will die shortly afterwards.
2: I’m willing to make sacrifices so that others can have a better life.
1: Looking at it scientifically, we are specks of cosmic dust.
2: I think my life has a lot of meaning.
1: Everything happens in accordance with the laws of physics and biochemistry.
2: I have free will.
1: Everything happens in accordance with the laws of physics and biochemistry.
2: My mind rationally assess propositions in order to make logical conclusions.
1: We are biochemical reproducing machines.
2: I truly love my family and friends.
1: Our particular existence is the result of a colossal series of random events and the process of natural selection.
2: I’m trying to figure out the purpose of my life.
1: Everything about us can be explained by evolutionary pressures.
2: My own beliefs about reality are explainable in terms of what is most reasonable.
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