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How do we differentiate between religion and fiction?
For me, the difference is intent of the work, not the opinions of the self-professed believers.
Consider the difference between the Christian Bible and A New Hope. Regardless of your personal ...
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Answer deleted for providing a Norse mythology example
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How do we differentiate between religion and fiction?
It's difficult to identify the original purpose and it actually changes
I'll try to make the argument for the frail limits between mythology, fiction and religion, and the need to use common sense ...
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How do we differentiate between religion and fiction?
Let's get the elephant in the room statement out of the way.
It is possible for people to draw enough faith from believing in a fictional story to form a religion out of it.
That clear enough? Our ...
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Answer deleted for providing a Norse mythology example
I made the initial comment and raised the flag. I was a bit conflicted on doing so, since you had not specifically mentioned any religious text, but you also had not listed a distinctly fictional work ...
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Answer deleted for providing a Norse mythology example
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