Reality and Religion

[Speck Tater]

4. I agree.

I am an unapologetic atheist. But I also believe in following where the evidence leads.

Of course there are those who, when the evidence leads where they don't want to go, will say "that's not real evidence." (The "no true Scotsman" argument)

But because of the consistency of the evidence, both cross-culturally, and over the centuries, it needs to be taken seriously.

Another telling bit of information is that the people who say NDEs are not real are only people who have never had that experience. It's like when a rich man says "money's not important." It doesn't seem very credible, considering the source.

(Disclaimer: 1) I have never had an NDE, 2) I have no beliefs one way or the other about god or gods, 3) I have practiced Vipassana meditation daily for well over 40 years, and 4) I have personal experience of things considered "paranormal" and remain open-minded about them.)