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Atheists/agnostics of Lemmy, do you believe in the existence of souls? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 years ago by azmalent@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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If you do, then what exactly defines a soul in your view?

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[–] Venutianxspring@lemmy.fmhy.ml 6 points 3 years ago

Nope. I think the idea of a soul, afterlife comes from humans deep seated need to be special. We're just animals, enjoy your life while you can.