The Human Fantasy -Hogfather, Discworld
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@BloodyMargie Exactly that. That we have to create these ideals, and believe in them, in the face of an unfair universe. That's all. That we have to believe, despite the evidence, that we can uphold these human-manufactured ideals in the face of an empty universe.
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The point of this segment isn't that we should believe truth, justice, and mercy is inherent in the universe. Instead, it is that truth, justice, and mercy are artificial attributes that must be sustained through equally artificial action including belief. Like it or not, cynicism is self-destructive.
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In my opinion,
The trouble is with the word "believe". If by believe we mean to strive for, to support, to root for - then yes, by all means. If by believe we mean to accept without evidence as fact, then that belief is foolish.
We can believe in God the way he believes in us. But if we believe in God in the sense that we follow a doctrine that outlines his existence - than that belief is hollow.
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I know OF discworld, so I'm familiar with it but barely, after this bit of wicked dialogue, I might actually go read the book or check out the movies. Good stuff.
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One of my favorite Pratchett quotes. I'm glad they did it verbatim from the book.
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Do you have any basis for calling this nonsense or are you just compelled to block your ears and say "la la la la" whenever you hear any words of truth?
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