The Threat of Anti-Theism: What is at Stake in the Axiology of God?

  • Published In: Philosophical Quarterly, 2024, v. 74, n. 2. P. 408 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Ballard, Brian Scott 3 of 3

Abstract

Would God's existence be a good thing for us? According to anti-theism, the answer is No. Probably, many theists will want to reject anti-theism. But it isn't obvious why. After all, whether p is good for us is logically independent from whether p is true. So anti-theism seems entirely compatible with theism. In this essay, however, I argue this seeming compatibility is mistaken. If anti-theism is true, then the theism of most practicing believers is false. And if I am right about this, then anti-theism presents a serious challenge to traditional theistic belief, notably theistic belief anchored in the Bible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Philosophical Quarterly. 2024/04, Vol. 74, Issue 2, p408
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0031-8094
  • DOI:10.1093/pq/pqad065
  • Accession Number:176847394
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