Originally Posted By: peter
it's atheism which is defective when compared to the broad span of human existence during which religion and its precursors held sway. Rationality itself is to some extent a battle against human nature.


I think it is genetic, to some part. That is why I think it's the next step of evolution. We can't continue to expand our knowledge as a race by standing still. Atheism is the next step towards a better understanding of our world and the other humans we share it with. Far from closing the door and ANY theory it opens it up to investigate all possibilities and seek the evidence to prove the theory.

I've always felt that what other people see as their god I see as my own internal dialogue. Your subconscious mind seeping into your conscious good be seen as divine guidance from a creator I suppose.

Cheers

Cris