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Define Pantheism

Define Pantheism
Pantheism is one of the oldest belief systems there is which purports to offer an overall view about the nature of the universe. It is a metaphysical scheme that is robust to criticism more than most and a worldview which is often supported by intellectuals and scientists. How we define pantheism can allow for [...]

October 31st, 2007 | therationalgod | 0 comments | Continued
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Atheism Symbol

Atheism Symbol
I had intended to move on from atheism and theism and look at pantheism but I came across an article about atheism symbols and became intrigued.
I touched upon the definition of religion in an earlier post. Religion is not just having a belief in God but extends to include purpose and worship of [...]

October 24th, 2007 | therationalgod | 2 comments | Continued
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Compare Theism and Atheism

Compare Theism and Atheism
There are a number of ways that we can compare theism and atheism. In a debate that is increasingly politicised, in the USA at least, it is important to understand the objective or emotion of any person who is engaged in such a debate. This post is a brief look at the [...]

October 20th, 2007 | therationalgod | 0 comments | Continued
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Define Theism and Atheism

Define Theism and atheism
The definitions of theism and atheism should both be very clear. Yet at times because of the heat of debate in which theism and atheism are discussed the real meaning of each becomes blurred. Dictionaries are often considered the arbiters of definition, though reaching for a dictionary should be a last resort. [...]

October 1st, 2007 | therationalgod | 1 comment | Continued