[Mind's Eye] Re: Should Atheism be promoted

On Apr 7, 11:18 am, malcymo <malc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I do not believe that a supreme being created the universe etc.
>
> Until today, I have accepted the existence of religions on the
> grounds
> that they give hope and faith to many in the face of adversity and
> promote certain moral values.
>
> This week A C Grayling brought out his book "The Good Book - A
> secular
> bible". In interview he stated that theism is harmful to individuals
> and society. Although his thoughts on this were nor expanded.
>
> I live in Fiji and cannot get a copy of his book but I would like to
> hear his argument on this matter. Ie Why he thinks that theism is
> harmful.
>
> I have found nothing of depth on the web.
>
> If he is indeed correct then there is an argument for the active
> promotion of atheism. Perhaps we can become missionaries in the human
> cause.
>
> What say you?

Atheism comes in more than one variety. Which sect would you want
promoted? The kind where the individual has 'no belief about God' or
the kind where the individual accepts a religious definition of God
and actively disbelieves it? There are atheistic evangelists like
Richard Dawkins already. But his arguments have huge holes in them.
The key point to note is that there is no 'conclusive' proof 'for or
against' the existence of God, so, any belief based on a profound lack
of evidence is a belief based on faith.