Philosophy has so many uses.
But most philosophical arguments related to religious matters, such as for or against theism, seem utterly unrelated to religious experience for me.
I often struggle to care for most of these language games and theological argument craft.
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But most philosophical arguments related to religious matters, such as for or against theism, seem utterly unrelated to religious experience for me.
I often struggle to care for most of these language games and theological argument craft.
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In matters of religious import,
poetry, fiction, myths, art, and rituals
are far more relevant to me.
They seem to connect more meaningfully to religious experience.
In a word, move me and provide clarity on existential challenges that matter in the living of life. 2/
poetry, fiction, myths, art, and rituals
are far more relevant to me.
They seem to connect more meaningfully to religious experience.
In a word, move me and provide clarity on existential challenges that matter in the living of life. 2/
For instance, arguments for or against theism too often feel like debates reserved for a college classroom where you leave behind the “real world” for hyper-rationalistic jibber jabbering. 3/
It’s when we come out of these detached spaces and return to the messy business of living that exploration of religious matters find their tenor in an arresting poem, stirring film score, mind-altering ritual, or awe-inspiring painting.
These give me resonance & clarity. 4/
These give me resonance & clarity. 4/
For those on the other side of this view, what am I missing?
What are the tangible benefits you’ve experienced from theological wrestling and philosophical argumentation?
Help me to see more if its uses.
What are their practical fruits?
What are the tangible benefits you’ve experienced from theological wrestling and philosophical argumentation?
Help me to see more if its uses.
What are their practical fruits?
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