Category Archives: Empathy

Dangerous Thought #11 – God Corrupts Our Natural Empathy

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Atheist Max

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When we see someone in trouble we want to help. But when we bring God along, it is often counterproductive. Of course, believers mean well. And seeing someone in need will bring out the Good Samaritan in any of…

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Dangerous Thought #13 – FAITH IS A TRICK, Not a Truth

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Atheist Max

Belief in Belief You are probably a good person. Most people are. And doing good for others makes you happy. Humans evolved this reciprocal social attribute over millions of years. But religion subverts this good heartedness for its own ends by using the Faith Trick. … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Thought #11 – God Corrupts Our Natural Empathy

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Atheist Max

When we see someone in trouble we want to help. But when we bring God along, it is often counterproductive. Suppose a person has suffered a terrible loss: Christian friend: “I heard you are in need, I’m going to pray for you.” … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Idea #8 – “God and Religion are secular inventions”

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Atheist Max

Most of religion had become nonsense to me by July of 2013. Except for one thing. To care about others because God said so. I liked the religious command to reach out of oneself to help other people, the injunction to be compassionate toward other people. Despite being … Continue reading →

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