“Theism’s demand: Either close your heart or close your eyes. Stop caring or stop looking. Those are my options when it comes to the suffering on earth.”

Excellent thread. Thank you.

One example would be those who accept Universal Reconciliation. Those who I’ve interacted with are some of the most loving and gracious people. That doesn’t confirm whether their beliefs are true but it does seem to inform how they treat others.

I don’t think it’s a good reason to become an atheist. It does make one question if their beliefs are true when actions display the opposite. With such a diversity of belief amongst Christians, I’ve found myself more curious to engage with and understand those who truly live their faith.

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Your point is very clearly stated in the article. This is just one example.

“Still, that danger wouldn’t exist had the American medical establishment been willing to engage with international research, and had it found a way to rein in the most extreme affirmative clinicians.”

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😂 so true. Hit the one in a million jackpot with this one.

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