Re:Poll: Atheist, Deist, Theist?
by lhorie on Friday February 06, 2009 @03:31PM
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I'm a panentheist. I'm not sure in which category that falls (deism sounds the closest).
As far a flaming goes, this subject is all about beliefs, as we don't truly know how the universe ticks. No point trying to "win".
re: comments about whether HN is mature to handle religion topics - I think curiosity and humility are key. I feel that the ability to throw away pre-defined beliefs is fundamental in order to learn about other perspectives and ultimately allow an intelligent discussion about religion to take place.
As far a flaming goes, this subject is all about beliefs, as we don't truly know how the universe ticks. No point trying to "win".
re: comments about whether HN is mature to handle religion topics - I think curiosity and humility are key. I feel that the ability to throw away pre-defined beliefs is fundamental in order to learn about other perspectives and ultimately allow an intelligent discussion about religion to take place.