Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> There are many polite fictions like this in society.

Which is deliciously ironic considering how much non-theists enjoy mocking theists "for their 'irrational' thinking".



I don't think most atheist care, really.

Most atheist are agnostics who decided they will not arbiter if one religion is more right than other, at least that's my case and most atheist I've discussed with.

I like rites (catholic funeral and Muslim marriage would be my perfect combo) and I enjoy talking spirituality and belief systems with people who believe in one more god than I do. I think Shintoism led to the most interesting discussions in general, but Jehovah's witnesses are the most consistent ones (also I always take so much of their time and they're too polite to tell me to stuff it, I always feel bad after).


I don't think Jehovah's witnesses get to claim consistency.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eschatology_of_Jehovah%27s_Wit...

In fact, consistency is their major weak point.




Consider applying for YC's Winter 2027 batch! Applications are open till November 2.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: