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A Theistic Theory of Everything

Bentham's Newsletter • 196 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theism Cosmology Evil Miracles
  1. The article presents a compelling argument for the plausibility of theism based on probability and explanatory power.
  2. The concept of an indifferent universe theodicy is introduced to explain the existence of evil within a theistic framework.
  3. The theistic theory discussed is said to be simple, able to explain a wide array of data, and posits unlimited perfection as its fundamental aspect.

The Evidence For And Against Theism

Bentham's Newsletter • 176 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theism Atheism Philosophy Miracles
  1. The evidence for theism includes physical existence, useful interactions, finely tuned constants, and psychophysical laws.
  2. The evidence against theism consists of factors like the presence of evils, divine hiddenness, lack of clear miracles, and potentially inconsistent divine attributes.
  3. The problem of evil is highlighted as a significant argument favoring theism.
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Family motto

70 Years Old. WTF! • 39 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Family Miracles
  1. The writer reflects on family mottos and finds inspiration from memories.
  2. The family's motto revolves around the phrase 'Whatevah!' as spoken by the Queen of Everything.
  3. Despite not having an official motto, the family embraces sayings that hold sentimental value.

How Skeptical Are We Allowed to Be?

Cold Button Issues • 39 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Paranormal Skepticism Supernatural Miracles Religion
  1. Setting a probability of zero for the existence of supernatural or paranormal powers is statistical bigotry.
  2. Groups organizing paranormal challenges likely don't overestimate the probability of these powers, providing a reasonable non-zero estimate for their existence.
  3. Extreme skepticism towards supernatural claims is justifiable for many paranormal phenomena, but practical implications should be considered for high-stake situations.