I think the fundamental problem with religious belief is that it's a belief. Even setting aside the fact that it's something that exceeds the limits of empirical knowledge and logic and enters a realm of little more than guesswork, it is essentially undeniable. The problem with that is that it's then possible to attach virtually … Read more

Actually it is the christians who bring the bible into it when they talk about the origins of morality. I fail to see how the bible can be used as guidance on moral choices, the dogmas of the bible are horribly and fatally flawed for any normal society, they are founded upon a paternalistic, punishment-centered … Read more

As an atheist, here is my practical take:
There is 0% scientific evidence for a "soul" which continues on after death, but there is evidence that everything constituting a living human being either ends immediately at death or soon after, the decay of the body being the longest process of dissolution. I believe it's game … Read more