On Reconciling Atheism and Meaning in the Universe

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123. Odd, you accept the objectionable phrase as applying to yourself

When it was normal hyperbole in respect of failed prophets, con men and drug addled shaman - not you. Do you have an objection to hyperbole? You should not because it actually made you respond - as was intended. How can anyone discuss with you when you refuse to take part in the discussion?

Now you have deigned to respond to the question it is with nothing that refers to the question at all

The meaning and purpose you have selected is neither a purpose nor a meaning, it is a set of preferred actions that are supposed to grant spiritual benefit. Are you confusing the word "means" as in "a means to an end" with meaning? Your choice of this as your example shows that you are bankrupt of ideas in this area, but that is not your fault because there is no substance to what you believe about this.

What is your fault is your failure to use critical thinking about the concepts you so thoughtlessly espouse.