I don't think religion should be banned any more than Star Wars movies should be banned. (But it would be a bad idea to rely on either for answers.)
lol I could live without Star Wars. (sorry to anyone who is deeply offended by my comment) Well, one can rely on faith to supply the answers to existential questions. I do.
So, you're perfectly willing to give up everything science has provided for you, your computer, internet connection and these forums for a start, so that you can go live in a cave and philosophize as a generalist? Your world would be wiped out in no time.
You misunderstand ; The Generalist Philosopher understands and is aware of all studies of all things .
Neither does a rock or universe. They are inert objects, that were around before Abiogenesis and evolution took hold. But again, that being science, would be above your pay grade.
The same that appears inert about river! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!Yes, inert objects as recognised by any reasonable logical thinking human and not being life...the ability to eat, metabolise, grow, reproduce, and die.
What exactly would be a sample existential question? What is the answer would faith give to the above sample question? How do you test any answer given by faith to the sample question is correct? Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
My faith is important to me, how can I test that to prove it to you? Why do you want me to prove it to you? Faith experiences are subjective, no two believers will explain the beauty of their faith in quite the same way. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Well fair enough answer and I am not going to press for you to prove anything to me You are under no obligation to me to explain your beliefs and I take your point about being subjective and different for each person Cheers Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
I understand that from a materialist or scientific viewpoint, most things can be tested and retested. But I think faith could be tested (maybe) with a different set of parameters? Hmm. This is a good thought experiment and I’ll need to think it through.
Didn't God tell Abraham to offer his son, kill him. Was that a test of faith?Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! I hope you don't have a cat... I think Abraham saw a ram and killed that instead of his son.