nanne: The point is, the entire argument is based upon assuming that there is no god and no afterlife, which in the context of a public debate in which believers also take part, is a form of begging the question.
What argument are you talking about ? If you're referring to Dawkins' book (which you haven't read) it's just not true that he simply begs the question. He spends some time on criticisms of arguments for the existence of god. You're entitled to say he got it wrong (evidence ?) - as are believers - - but not that he simply ignores the issue. Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner - that I moved to Nice.
... the longer response is still upcoming.
I was talking here, as in my reply to TBG's diary, about the "viruses of the mind" argument.
As usual it helps if you're specific, preferably with a quotation and/or reference.
Fear and trembling (to quote THE book and a very sophisticated Christian) :-)
Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner - that I moved to Nice.
No link here to the comment, you'll have to search ;-)
