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To Be Thought a Fool

January 10, 2016January 10, 2016 Russ

There is an old quote that says, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” It has been attributed to Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain and several others, but… Read moreTo Be Thought a Fool

Fear  fear, fool, ideas, silence

Which god do you mean?

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 Russ

(This is a continuation of yesterday’s idea. To start at the beginning, click here.) Too many gods Another problem with the question, “What if you’re wrong?” and also with other variants of Pascal’s Wager, is that it assumes one particular… Read moreWhich god do you mean?

Deities, Fear  pascal's wager

What if you’re wrong?

July 6, 2015July 6, 2015 Russ

I had a fellow come up to me a few days ago and attempt to challenge my lack of belief in gods. “What if you’re wrong?” he asked. He went on to describe the various and everlasting horrors of Hell… Read moreWhat if you’re wrong?

Fear, Values  fear, pascal's wager

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