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Why is atheism untenable? [Spirituality & Religion]

“Gradually, I realized that in the twenty years since I opted for philosophical atheism, a vast, systematic literature had emerged that not only cast deep doubt on, but also, from any reasonable perspective, effectively refuted my atheistic outlook. . . . Today, it seems to me, there is no good reason for an intelligent person to embrace the illusion of atheism or agnosticism, to make the same intellectual mistakes I made.
“As recently as twenty-five years ago, a reasonable person weighing the purely scientific evidence on the issue would likely have come down on the side of skepticism. That is no longer the case. Today the concrete data point strongly in the direction of the God hypothesis. It is the simplest and most obvious solution to the anthropic puzzle.”
(Patrick Glynn)
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Nice vocabulary but you said nothing gave no evidence of your reasoning!
Speedyman · 70-79, M
The incredible fine tuning of the universe is reason enough to believe in the designer. When I first studied physics it would’ve been unthinkable @SarawithouttheH
redredred · M
"Fine tuning"? Have you ever heard of meteoric impact? Planetary collisions? Galactic collisions? The universe is a demolition derby@Speedyman
Speedyman · 70-79, M
Yes I have and it’s all complete fantasy. You live in a world of fantasy if you believe that stuff@redredred
redredred · M
@Speedyman What do you find so attractive about being wrong about nearly everything and being a laughing stock to boot?

You still havent provided any evidence, not a syllable and yet you claim you have.

Now, your stock response is a non sequitur (look it up) so go ahead, post a brainless and disconnected meme
Speedyman · 70-79, M
I must confess I find it very sad that the creature made in the image of God could be as wrongheaded as you are@redredred
redredred · M
@Speedyman Evidence? Admit you have none? More non sequitur?
Speedyman · 70-79, M
As you have produced none whatever that should satisfy you. Let’s face it, the evidence for God is all around you but you are too tunnel visioned by prejudice to look at it. Typical atheist. Outweighed by prejudice not evidence or intellect. Admit it: ‘Only fools say in their hearts there is no God’

@redredred
redredred · M
@Speedyman So do you believe in the witches and sorcerers discussed in the bible? Whats your opinion of every other religion but your own?
Speedyman · 70-79, M
We believe in a spiritual dimension. We believe the material is not all there is, which is of course quite obvious if you are open minded@redredred