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My argument posits the idea that if there is no Absolute Authority, upon which all (vast majority) can agree to submit to...then 'authority' becomes subjective. As we see such now in the polarized socio-political Culture. Recipe for strife. Throw in morality...and far worse than just run of the mill strife. Boundless and contempt/hate-based action.

I'm familiar with that argument. I've never found it convincing or especially relevant to my belief (or disbelief) in a deity.

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Posted by RCDfan1950

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Posted on 9/19/17 at 5:43 pm to northshorebamaman

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I'm familiar with that argument. I've never found it convincing or especially relevant to my belief (or disbelief) in a deity.

Nor should it be, from an honest pov.

That aside...there are beliefs that affect the masses of people who may not understand their Belief, but chose to serve it for various reasons. Fear probably at the fore. Hope a close second.

For those who argue intellectual Atheism at the level we do, it 's not that we will commit murder aside from our Belief or non-Belief, but more so that we are aware that there ARE many out there who would be so inclined, minus either fear or hope. Mother Nature gives them the playbook.

I feel zero inclination to convince Atheist to believe as I do; I do feel a Civic responsibility to argue for God-based Belief and governance (promotion of said Belief) as a practical and pragmatic principle in the Public arena. As such can profoundly affect my own security and prosperity; Worldly version.

I can smoke rope and consume alcohol...but I don't want my Great Granddaughter to think that she can. Because she may have addictive genes that I don't have...and can crash and burn...which would bear on me. Same with greater Societal Principles and the weaker Brethren.

Heading to the Dollar Store to get milk; not sure it would long be there...minus God.