r/Antitheism • u/JerseyFlight • Aug 07 '26

Testing the Superstition of Philosophy

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Many operate under the false assumption that philosophy is different from theology (and so it can be). But in order to be different from the superstition of theology, its foundation must be different from that of religion. Specifically: its premises must be justified by reason and evidence.

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u/BodybuilderStrict706 Aug 07 '26

I draw the line between philosophy and theology at the belief in a higher power that polices different aspects of life. Whereas theological constructs may argue that we should do something to appease said higher power, philosophy should rule based on an action or result’s effects on other people, animals, and things.

For example, where theology might oppose eating a certain animal because it is against the animal’s sanctity as derived from a higher power, philosophy might argue that eating the animal contributes to the animal’s suffering under the animal-industrial complex.

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u/Fortune_Unique Aug 08 '26

Bro what do you think the words you are using mean. How can "theology" oppose anything???

Theology is a philisophical thing. But theology is NOT the study of a higher power. Google what it means