Fate and Destiny: a philosophy thread

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I find that to be an interesting statement by both you and Alex. Messed up wiring. I have found most atheists I have known (not a whole bunch mind you, but a few) and those who make themselves known in the media are quite a condescending bunch who think they are the only ones with wiring that works.

Heh heh, what is it about the media that makes the people who share your beliefs such an embarrasment? Regardless of beliefs I have a sound distaste for righteousness which unfortunately seems to have it's adherents everywhere. Give me a sincere Christian over a righteous atheist any day.

The existence of God is an interesting question, the nature of God infinitely more complex. I'm reading Umberto Ecco's Baudolino right now which spends a lot of time wrapped in discussions of theology and philosophy from a medieval perspective. At times it seems silly recounting the various heresies of the times concerning the divine nature of Christ, the Trinity, the perfection of God, etc. but it's playfulness seems to underscore the impossible task of truely defining who or what God is, especially through the use of logic and reasoning.