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JerryS.I.L. Missionary Becomes Atheist When Asked for Proof
Posted by Instructor on March 27, 2009
Here is a story I found online about an S.I.L. missionary who worked with the Pirahã in Brazil. How to Become An Atheist, Talk to the Pirahã
I love this part of the story: “They challenged him to provide evidence for the existence of Jesus, and lost interest when he couldn’t. Eventually so did he. The Pirahã made him an atheist.”
Paulo said
I read the article and I think the reason that the Pirahã keep it real and stuff is because they are just trying to survive, you know? But you gotta admit, it seems like they live completely in the moment, and that is something that (to me) doesn’t necessarily sound like an idyllic way to live. A society who lives only in the moment does not produce a history. Consequently, they do not advance in scientific knowledge or eventually produce contact lenses and pacemakers. But you gotta give it to ‘em: They see through the bullshit.