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In reply to the discussion: All religion is opinion. [View all]marylandblue
(12,344 posts)34. I am an agnostic too, but
Being a better person because of faith doesn't really prove anything. There are people who became better people after becoming atheists, for example, becoming less judgemental about people who don't agree with them.
"Feeling the presence of God" is one of the reasons I am agnostic. I have felt the presence of God, but think most likely it's a brain illusion, even if it feels very strong and wonderful. Possibly it is more than that. But even so, that's just a subjective proof that doesn't meet the usual standards for any kind of real proof.
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This is really the sort of fuzzy thinking that you are rightly criticized for
marylandblue
Sep 2018
#33
There are different types and levels of proof, but what do they all have in common
marylandblue
Oct 2018
#50