Class Discussion 3: Life Without God
As we talk about meaning this week, we should also discuss the importance of religion and the idea of God. Most people in the world derive from a belief system, however, we will use this opportunity this week to explore the idea of living in a world without God.
It is impossible to prove or disprove the existence of God (a concept called falsifiability). However, let us suppose for the sake of our discussion that WOAI Troubleshooters have recently dropped the bombshell – there is no God. This also means there is no possibility for the existence of an afterlife, any supernatural occurrence or concept (i.e., karma, ghosts, etc. .
The question is: What would be the positive and negative outcomes of God’s non-existence?
Discuss at least two positive outcomes and two negative outcomes from the non-existence of God.
Keep in mind Camus’ “Absurd Man” (on the Week 3 Module) in this discussion. I think his thoughts will be helpful.
Think not only of the short-term (and the tragic “morning after” effects) but focus on the long-term effects. Remember, although many would be greatly saddened…we all have to get up and go to work in the morning.
Please note that this is an exercise in imagining a world without religion– please don’t state people would find someone one or something else to worship. Focus on what people would do without these concepts. How would they live? Would they be moral? What would they do, etc.?
Please use a quote from Frankl (Man’s Search for Meaning) or Camus in your post to strengthen your argument and/or discussion.
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