Of course I ask myself why superstition is so widespread and why 99.99% of people believe in some form of God. Because of uncertainty and death, people cannot cope with the absoluteness of non-existence. So they invented an after-life and gods because it is useful. I have no doubt thatthis is the only life. I have and I%u2019d better make the best out of it. - Lord Meghand Desai (Lord Desai is not correct on the percentage - about 15% of world's population are now irreligious atheists - JGN)
RE:Lord Meghnad Desai on God
by PKN on Apr 09, 2008 09:50 PM Permalink
JGN since you are only atheist on this forum can you be kind enough to define what atheism is ?
RE:Lord Meghnad Desai on God
by JGN on Apr 09, 2008 09:56 PM Permalink
Pl visit the web of "Positive Atheism" Also download and read "The Necessity of Atheism" by Dr. D.M. Brooks available at Project Gutenberg. Also "Gods, Demons and Sprits" by the lated Dr. A.T. Kovoor (this is available from Indian Atheist against payment as copy right has not yet expired). There are many other websites. I cannot explain the same in the time and space available here. In any case we do not believe in any"supreme creator" and such notions.
RE:Lord Meghnad Desai on God
by asad syed on Apr 09, 2008 10:07 PM Permalink
JGN so, finally, you revealed source of your valualbe knowledge and wisdom treasure... but please don't refer " your comments" to " positive atheism" because the moment you start puting your argument by hurting other people's feelings and posting irrelevant data with forged lies, it becomes negative..and that what you always do in all your comments...either through mocking or through serious accusations.
RE:Lord Meghnad Desai on God
by JGN on Apr 09, 2008 10:15 PM Permalink
Mr.asad syed, did you think that I am born with knowledge about the universe like Abhimanyu learning how to penetrate "Chakravyuha"?
One can gain knowledge only by reading books and information from other sources. I have read dozens of books but I can't quote all of them here.
