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Which is Better, Atheism or Theism? Why Should Anyone Consider Atheism?

Saturday July 26, 2008
Given how atheism and theism are mutually exclusive, and how atheists and theists debate so much, it may seem natural to wonder which of the two is "better." This is a difficult question to answer because "better" is ambiguous. Does this ask which is more useful, which is more comforting, which is more likely true, etc.? Since the question likely comes from theists, though, perhaps it's meant to ask whether atheism has anything to offer them. Shouldn't they ask if atheism is more reasonable?

 

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