The Third Article of Faith

by: Chris R.

I agree, it’s very difficult to be entirely apathetic about the existence or otherwise of God. Perhaps it’s just human curiosity being mistaken for religious questing.

I liken my apathy to the other question: “Is there a Mr. Ying living in a village somewhere half-way up a hill in Taiwan?”.

I have no way of knowing whether Mr. Ying exists or not.

If I fell under a bus on the way home tonight, Mr. Ying would not be aware of this, and in truth probably wouldn’t give a damn even if someone told him.

So I am not going to lose any sleep over whether or not Mr. Ying exists. I am apathetic.

….but sometimes you wonder….

Footnote:

1. Other discussions of the third article of faith may be found at:

• Ask the Patriarch 95 – the nothingness of the universe
• Talk Back 40 – What specifically do you mean? and the following discussion