What Motivates Atheists And How Can Christians Respond - Rik Peels

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Channel: FOCLOnline · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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For most people, many of the most fundamental beliefs they hold, such as their moral beliefs, their beliefs about the meaning of life, and their religious beliefs, are not based on arguments, but are basic beliefs. It would be surprising then, if things were completely different when it comes to atheism. Of course, atheists often stress that their position is based on arguments. I will analyze the various non-argumentative motivations for atheism. I show how these motives can be recognized and make a proposal as to how we can take them into account when we do philosophy of religion.

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