Do Atheists see Religion as trying to seek the truth? The Pope sees this in Atheistss?
Pope Francis sees Atheists as his allies in seeking truth and upholding human dignity. Can the Atheists on this very opinionated R&S section allow themselves to do the same? And in doing so, step away from their rhetoric and agree with a reasonable point?
http://christiannews.net/2013/03/21/pope-francis-meets-with-muslim-jewish-leaders-praises-atheists-as-precious-allies/?utm_source=April+2013&utm_campaign=April&utm_medium=email
Pope Francis was quoted as saying:
"I feel close to all men and women who, although not claiming to belong to any religious tradition, still feel themselves to be in search of truth, goodness and beauty,” he said. “[Atheists and nones] are our precious allies in the effort to defend human dignity, in building a peaceful coexistence between peoples, and in carefully protecting creation.”
In his book "Why This Atheist Has a New Hope in Pope Francis", author Luis Ruuska seems to agree, albeit watchfully...
“I might not believe in God, but I believe that Catholics and atheists can work together just as all of humanity can work together towards equality and justice when we put the needs of modern people first and the arcane doctrine second,”
What I'm trying to get at is a more philosophical look at things. Step back and see the big picture for a sec. Not an empirical debate of which is better Religion or Science Sheesh! Can people NOT be partisan for a half second?
So far.. the R&S section is living up to its extremist reputation based on the responses. Unfortunately, confirms my presumption and expectations - which is disappointing.
Is there even ONE philosophical atheist who can see that even if they disagree BOTH are trying to get at the central truth and thus can at least agree on that?
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Closest so far has been "we're gonna have to get along or radical Islam will win" - I guess that's kinda like a 'lesser of 2 evils' which is ONE way of looking at it. But not the philosophical viewpoint I was trying to get at.