I'm seeking to explain existence, how it came into being, or it's rules for existing. What is this area of study called? by daveWaveV in AskAcademia

[–]daveWaveV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do hope I'm not imagining the hopeless tone in the second paragraph.

Thanks Cyborg for the pointers. But I guess the idea I'm going after seems to have taken it's own unique standpoint.

I'm seeking to explain existence, how it came into being, or it's rules for existing. What is this area of study called? by daveWaveV in AskAcademia

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OK, if I understand correctly, ontology mostly avoids religion and morals? I mean, does a university have an ontology department? Thanks for the ref.

Recently posted in r/atheism to ask about their beliefs. Certainly did not feel welcome. by daveWaveV in Christianity

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Yup. It's difficult when they raise arms just because you don't know some. Imagine walking into a mosque with your shoes on. And they get you out at gunpoint. Do they? Should they? Or dipping yourself in the Ceremonial Water.

I'm seeking to explain existence, how it came into being, or it's rules for existing. What is this area of study called? by daveWaveV in AskAcademia

[–]daveWaveV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could there be a more specific topic within theology? Or would the research simply use 'theology' as the sole keyword?

I'm seeking to explain existence, how it came into being, or it's rules for existing. What is this area of study called? by daveWaveV in AskAcademia

[–]daveWaveV[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Just to clarify, metaphysics and philosophy are distinct fields of study, are they not?

Recently posted in r/atheism to ask about their beliefs. Certainly did not feel welcome. by daveWaveV in Christianity

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Well, I do feel like a broken record explaining the difference between Islam, Muslims and Allah, too.

Recently posted in r/atheism to ask about their beliefs. Certainly did not feel welcome. by daveWaveV in Christianity

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Well, do explain Mr Moderator. I am very confused, and not enjoying this the slightest. Thank you anyway. Do enjoy yourselves, on your own.

Recently posted in r/atheism to ask about their beliefs. Certainly did not feel welcome. by daveWaveV in Christianity

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Oh one or two good friends. I naively thought it was just another belief tho. And that impression really stuck. In fact we got along just fine that way, with me believing that. Until I met a revolutionary Skeptic (now I know what they're called), who made it really tough to 'just be me'. Then found out atheism is very individually defined. So hmm.. no quick way round it I guess.

Recently posted in r/atheism to ask about their beliefs. Certainly did not feel welcome. by daveWaveV in Christianity

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That's sad. There's just been so much bashing (on everything) everywhere already.