Re: Agnosticism and the Fear of Atheism (was re: Vital Essence)

From: Robert Owen (rowen@technologist.com)
Date: Sun Jan 23 2000 - 17:43:01 MST

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E Shaun Russell wrote:

> Quibbling over semantics is not the real issue; the real issue is why many
> rational thinkers cannot trust their rational beliefs enough to call
> themselves atheists.

[1] What is a "rational belief"? An example?

[2] What is a (not["rational belief"])? An example?

I'd like to discuss your post with you, but I need your
answers to the above to do so.

Bob

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