@FBM,
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The only blanket statement about theists I intend is that none of them have presented the slightest shred of credible evidence that their invisible friend exists. Feel free to change that whenever you're able.
No argument there. I know you view it as part of my imaginary scenario but I contend that the lack of what you call credible evidence is also by design. The only evidence God intended was:
1. What you find in your own character and longings.
2. The word of mouth from those who have experienced him.
I also think there are some very useful hints in the book that he had a hand in the making of.
I will admit that #2 can be problematic in that for every genuine article there are a thousand counterfeits. The book does warn about that.
Quote:As for the relationship between theism and science denialism, vaccine denialism, faith healing, various kinds of discrimination and violence, etc, I stand behind that. It's not a blanket statement about every theist, just an observation of history and the present state of things.
I don't have any more use for those idiots than you do.