Imaginary Friend

Books found here and there in Berkeley, and then thoughts on the expression "Imaginary Friend" as a humorous way of referring to belief in God — but the real issue is the importance of imagination in human knowing, and the friendliness of the universe.

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Education

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• universe
• friend
• imagination
• belief
• Bill
• Maher
• Richard
• Dawkins
• James
• Agee

[tapaddtiiiii]

This was beautiful in it's own way. You are a beautiful man, sir.

- An Atheist/Antitheist

[LooksAeterna]

I just love they way you don't debate atheists and just out-poetry them !

[9macrina9]

Isn't it delightful to find books that way?...books shown to you by the timing of the universe......or people shown to you....:-)....or youtube channels :-)...such an harmonious flow!.....grace is a good word, eh.....good to see you, Thomas

[SureHowDoYouKnow]

What a beautiful conversation... Thank you..

[0ThouArtThat0]

Alan Watts used to talk about "atheism in the name of God," a sort of apophatic approach to theology.

Imagination is definitely the keystone of human cognition, whether it be in the service of religious or scientific ends. Interesting video of David Berlinski expressing his understanding of science: watch?v=fcMs4rOCWjI

[megansspark]

While lurking about recently I saw an atheist use the term 'sky-daddy' referring to God, I had to laugh!!! Well, 'a rose by any other name' :)

Anyway, another delightful vid, thank you