Here a thought: the name of God given in the
bible is "Yahweh". I understand that the exact meaning of that word is unknown,
but I've read that it can be interpreted as "that which is." If "is" means what I think it does, then it would be hard to
deny the existence of "that which exists". Sort of a "cogito ergo sum" for theology -- "That which is, IS!!!" If you suitably define your terms, anything is possible! Good is bad, recession is boom, mediocre sophistry is philosophy. <= (warning... this is sarcasm.) Given this definition, I suppose I'm a believer, though I'm not sure we can know what "that which is" IS, relative to anything else.
On the other hand, it's not difficult to be "atheist" with regard to an anthropomorphic god -- the one on a throne in the clouds with white robes and all -- or any variation of that, regardless of whatever philosophical accessories are attached. But I wonder if we would even be considering the possible existence of "god" if it were not for the taint of these personified images seeping down from our superstitious, royalty worshiping ancestors!
On the other hand, it's not difficult to be "atheist" with regard to an anthropomorphic god -- the one on a throne in the clouds with white robes and all -- or any variation of that, regardless of whatever philosophical accessories are attached. But I wonder if we would even be considering the possible existence of "god" if it were not for the taint of these personified images seeping down from our superstitious, royalty worshiping ancestors!
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