Atheists, educated people and psychologists know that pride, in ourselves and in our work, is an essential part of mental health. But some theists, especially Christians, are adamant that pride is a "cardinal sin" responsible for all sins. With this in mind, is it more prideful to be an atheist or to be a theist? If it is more prideful to believe in God, then those who believe that pride is the cardinal sin should stop believing in God.
Posted to alt.atheism on 2002 Aug 30,
with the subject title of "Is atheism caused by pride?"
by Bryan Holtz.
“If Christianity is true, mankind are not such pitiful worms as they seem to be; they are of interest to the Creator of the universe, who takes the trouble to be pleased with them when they behave well and displeased when they behave badly. This is a great compliment. [...] It is an even pleasanter compliment if He awards to the good among us everlasting happiness in heaven.”
"Why I am not a Christian" by Bertrand Russell, p40
Russell, Bertrand
"Why I am not a Christian" (1957). Quotes from Fourth Impression of 1967 edition, 1971, Unwin Books.
By Vexen Crabtree 2006 Mar 26