Hello,
I am fully convinced that god does not exist, but I must add that I would be “pleasant” (or hope) that he does exist. The reason for this lies in the better prospect after life.
Am I still an atheist or an agnostic?
Asker: Dennis, age 18
Answer
From an atheistic point of view you may be an unbeliever, from a religious standpoint rather than a ‘searching’ believer.
It’s a bit analogous to someone who no longer believes in marriage (because of negative experiences?) but secretly hopes that he/she will meet someone who could make it work… Seems a bit contradictory, but is it? not the individuality and charm of people: a little irrationality mixed with rationality and vice versa?
Answered by
Master Philosophy Herman Lodewyckx
ethics in general; engineering ethics, Philosophy general; African Philosophy
Catholic University of Vives
Doorniksesteenweg 145 8500 Kortrijk
http://www.vives.be
Doorniksesteenweg 145 8500 Kortrijk
http://www.vives.be
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