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Moloch in Therapy

The Joyous Struggle • 691 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosophy God Existentialism Love
  1. Moloch is a complex demonic figure invoked to represent negative outcomes from competitive logic and lack of imagination.
  2. Moloch reflects on his identity crisis and the misunderstanding surrounding him, seeking love and power but feeling the pain of his oppositional nature.
  3. Despite craving power, Moloch also longs for love and struggles with his role in resisting God, revealing a desire for maternal love and the ability to create.

Is God Off-duty?

Slack Tide by Matt Labash • 171 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theology Doubt Belief God Religion
  1. God's presence can feel distant, especially in tough times. Many people struggle to understand why bad things happen when God is supposed to be watching over us.
  2. Faith can be challenging when people see injustice in the world. It leads to doubts about whether God is really in control or even paying attention.
  3. It's okay to question and express doubts about God. Many believers go through phases of uncertainty, which is a normal part of their spiritual journey.

Peter Hitchens vs. Christopher Hitchens: Can Civilization Survive Without God?

Philosophy for the People w/Ben Burgis • 159 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Debate God Civilization
  1. This post discusses a debate between Peter Hitchens and Christopher Hitchens about whether civilization can survive without belief in God.
  2. The Hitchens brothers engaged in a debate on the link between "civilization" and faith in God, with a focus on their last discussion in 2010.
  3. The dialogue took place before Christopher Hitchens passed away in 2011, shedding light on their contrasting views on the role of religion in civilization.

Death smiles at us all

Becoming Noble • 378 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Time Existence Fear Free will God
  1. Time is an alien force that impacts all of us, and we must learn to embrace it.
  2. Existence in time means every decision becomes permanent, leading into an unknowable future.
  3. Despite the fear of time and God's eternal view of our actions, individual agency is crucial, and we have a limited window to act.

Jordan Peterson Thinks Atheists "Unconsciously" Worship Pan (UNLOCKED)

Philosophy for the People w/Ben Burgis • 559 implied HN points • 29 Jan 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Beliefs God Philosophy
  1. Despite Peterson's critiques of atheism, his own religious beliefs are unclear and seem to blend pragmatism with ambiguity.
  2. Peterson's views on truth suggest that he struggles to fully commit to asserting traditional Christian beliefs with certainty, indicating a disconnect between his philosophical beliefs and personal convictions.
  3. Struggling with defining his beliefs, Peterson's rhetoric on God appears more as a mix of naturalistic pantheism and ambiguous theological language rather than a clear-cut adherence to traditional religious doctrines.

Answers to Job

Bentham's Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theology Philosophy God Afterlife
  1. God's response to Job highlights the limitations of human knowledge and the complexity of theodicy.
  2. The argument discusses the idea that the sufferings and evils in the world might be outweighed by unknown afterlife goods.
  3. The dialogue challenges the notion that each evil in the world can be interpreted as evidence of an indifferent universe, emphasizing the presence of identity-affecting actions.

God's an Infinity, Not a Trinity

Going Awol • 79 implied HN points • 12 Apr 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theology Religion Philosophy Beliefs God
  1. The Love Argument for the Trinity suggests that God's triune nature can be logically supported by the concept of perfect love, which would require more than one divine person.
  2. The Love Argument overlooks the idea of love for large groups, like football teams or countries, which could indicate the need for an infinite number of divine persons in God's being.
  3. Considering the Love Argument, it may make more sense to view God as an Infinity of divine persons rather than strictly a Trinity, as the concept of love can extend beyond three persons.

Essence, Energies, and Excellence

Bentham's Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality God Simplicity Philosophy
  1. The Eastern Orthodox distinguish God's essence from energies: essence is mysterious, energies are knowable.
  2. Different arguments suggest the simplicity of theism, like God being an unlimited agent or having limitless power.
  3. The essence/energies distinction can support the idea that God is fundamentally simple, explaining all attributes from a basic nature.

The Evil God Challenge

Bentham's Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Debate Theism Evil God
  1. There are two versions of the Evil God Challenge, one questioning a good God's likelihood and another flipping the Problem of Evil.
  2. The Evil God Challenge presents compelling arguments, but there are counterarguments to consider for theism.
  3. The idea of an Evil God is intuitively less believable, and there are logical reasons why a Good God is more plausible.

God, Michael Huemer, and String Theory

Bentham's Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality God Debate Philosophy Interview
  1. Mental states may not always have a necessary pairing, allowing for randomness in our thoughts and reactions to stimuli.
  2. Accepting metaphysical weirdness in scientific theories like string theory or time-bending can help explain data, just like it does for theism.
  3. The existence of multiple possible worlds and individuals is possible without imposing unexplained limits on modality, implying the presence of numerous souls.

Theism and Privacy

Going Awol • 59 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosophy Ethics Theology Belief God
  1. Some people are anti-theists who actively hope there is no God due to concerns about privacy being compromised if God knows everything about everyone.
  2. The belief that God's existence could lead to privacy violations is argued against by the idea that God, if morally good, would not misuse private information and could use it to benefit individuals.
  3. The discussion around privacy and theism raises questions about whether privacy violations are inherently bad and if a desire for total privacy, even from God, is rational.

Marxism, Alcohol, and God

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 98 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Beliefs Morality Truth God
  1. Belief in eternal truths, such as individual autonomy and protection from coercion, is paramount.
  2. Facing reality and accepting personal responsibility are crucial for overcoming addiction and understanding societal deceptions.
  3. Marxism is criticized for denying reality, seeking power over truth, and disregarding eternal truths, leading to societal manipulation.

Swinburne's Argument Against Suicide

Going Awol • 119 implied HN points • 30 Jan 23
📖 Philosophy Ethics Religion Logic God Suicide
  1. Swinburne's argument against suicide is based on the idea that if God exists, taking one's own life is ungrateful towards the gift of life given by God.
  2. Swinburne's argument falls short in the face of extreme suffering, where ending one's life may not be a violation of gratitude towards God, as seen in cases like severe pain or incurable genetic conditions.
  3. The premise that suicide is always wrong due to ingratitude to God is questionable, as destroying a harmful gift might be what a loving benefactor would want in certain extreme circumstances.

Reflections on 2022 and Looking Forward

Trantor Publishing • 79 implied HN points • 01 Jan 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Reflections God Future Opportunity Belief
  1. The year 2022 was a time of transition after Covid lockdowns, with people realizing the need for change and rejecting compromise.
  2. 2023 holds opportunities for creators in the indie community despite expected hardships, with new content and collaborations emerging.
  3. It's important to face fears and take action in times of uncertainty, making the most of opportunities for personal growth and positive change.

Only Read if You Want to Refrain From Global Racism and Nuclear Annihilation, and Seek a New Religion

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jan 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Belief God Spiritual Practice Existence
  1. The post delves deep into geopolitics, global racism, and nuclear threats, urging readers to imagine the consequences of such conflicts.
  2. It discusses a new perspective on religion, introducing the concept of 'God-Nuclear' as a force that transcends traditional beliefs and emphasizes the power of nuclear weaponry.
  3. The text invites reflection on spirituality and human existence in the face of potential global annihilation, encouraging a focus on love, compassion, and making the most out of life.

The Problem of Eternity

Theofuturism • 35 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Religion God
  1. Rational beings don't live just in the present, they have the freedom to despise the world and live differently.
  2. There is a longing for a perfect place reflected in our pursuit of aesthetics.
  3. We should not be too focused on perfecting our environment, but remember the eternal journey awaiting us.

what's going on in the world?

the rohn report • 39 implied HN points • 17 Mar 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Life Love God
  1. The things we are told are important in the news might not actually be the most crucial things in our lives. Keeping alive with breathing and heartbeat is what truly matters.
  2. Appreciating the simple things in life like breathing and a regular heartbeat is essential, but often overlooked. These basic functions are what keep us alive and define our existence.
  3. Amidst all the noise of world events, what truly matters is love - the love we have for ourselves and others. This love is more significant than worldly distractions and should be the focus of our attention.