How do you convince someone who believes in "something greater"
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Griz_ wrote:I went through a rather long period where I rejected religious dogma but clung to a belief in some nebulous "higher power". It's a natural progression and he or she is on the right track. Give your friend a copy of "The Demon Haunted Word" by Carl Sagan. It's what won me over.
scott1328 wrote:What is the point in "convincing" this person?
vega wrote:scott1328 wrote:What is the point in "convincing" this person?
I care about this person, he is a family member. I think he would be better off being more critical about his beliefs. Lack of evidence and contradictions have convinced him to give up his former religion, but he still clings to this idea that there must be "something greater", "some coincidences are not coincidences", and things of the sort.
Griz_ wrote:I went through a rather long period where I rejected religious dogma but clung to a belief in some nebulous "higher power". It's a natural progression and he or she is on the right track. Give your friend a copy of "The Demon Haunted Word" by Carl Sagan. It's what won me over.
NamelessFaceless wrote:Griz_ wrote:I went through a rather long period where I rejected religious dogma but clung to a belief in some nebulous "higher power". It's a natural progression and he or she is on the right track. Give your friend a copy of "The Demon Haunted Word" by Carl Sagan. It's what won me over.
Yes, I went through that phase too.
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