The Fallacy of Fictionalism

Why would an atheist pretend God exists—and even pray? Scott Hershovitz is a philosophy professor and director of law and ethics at the University of Michigan. He grew up in a practicing Jewish home, feels attached to his Judaism, prays in the synagogue, fasts on Yom Kippur, has a son studying for his Bar Mitzvah, and doesn’t believe in God. Neither does his son. “I am a fictionalist abo

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2 thoughts on “The Fallacy of Fictionalism

  1. Interesting. If rituals actually improve the wellbeing of fictionalists how much more a relationship with the Living God. Interesting but really sad too.

  2. Fiction intrigues me because I know it is not reality. (I especially like mystery stories. ). Reality, however, comes on numerous occasions when the supernatural presence of God fills my existence. God is real! I do not claim to understand Him, but I know Him. I love Him. I fear Him. I praise Him for His action in my life.

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