Do Atheists believe in soulmates (in general)?
The idea that there is a perfect match out there for everyone seems to be nonsense to me. Where is the evidence for this? And even if it were true that doesn't necessarily mean you will find that person. Maybe they are on the other side of the world, maybe they haven't been born yet or maybe they are dead - who knows. In the end we can settle for and love a person, but it's often far from a perfect soulmate.
And another thing -- when somone says "you will definitely meet someone eventually" or "there is someone out there for everyone." How do they know this? Are they psychic? The bottom line is this: maybe you won't meet your match - ever! This is a very real possibility, it may seem depressing but it is true, and I'd take a cold reality over a comforting delusion anyday.
Your thoughts?
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Permalink Reply by diggerbanks on -
Agreed, I always press "within 5 miles of present location" (sad but true)
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Permalink Reply by Unseen on -
I learned a phrase in college from a sociologist friend which the word "propinquity" brought to mind: "Propinquity breeds special relationships."
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Permalink Reply by Pope OoO (Out of Order) on -
Yes, and we've been breeding them for thousands of years, to suit our desires! I don't mean to make that sound selfish, because it all started out with some animals wanting to be around us, first. And it's obvious (to me) that most of them actually like and love us now, and are happy creatures.
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Permalink Reply by Pope OoO (Out of Order) on
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Whoops, no, it was me. Somehow I mixed up branches or replies. I may delete this branch and put the reply where it should fit better.
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Permalink Reply by archaeopteryx on -
RE: "I'm confused."
Actually, I can see that as your epitaph --
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Permalink Reply by Ashik Ibrahim on -
I lack a soul, therefore I lack a soulmate
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Permalink Reply by Alex Johnson on -
I second that notion!!
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Permalink Reply by Dylan Pritts on -
I don't know about "soulmates", but I think there is a perfect person for everyone. Now I'm certainly not a psychic, but I do know that a great relationship can be built with anyone if you're willing to work at it. One of my school teachers used to tell me to just find someone that doesn't drive you crazy, find someone that you can stand to be around all the time, and happiness will find you.
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Permalink Reply by Ashik Ibrahim on
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Perfection is an idea notion, like infinity. You can have an excellent relationship with someone but perfection cannot be reached.
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Permalink Reply by Dylan Pritts on
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Right....because that was the point of my comment. This is why I don't get on here any more, TA's filled with ignorant young atheists looking to pick fights over nothing. Thanks for proving the stereotype.
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