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A response to comments about the myths of physicalism

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By Gerald Baron
| Medium
Press enter or click to view image in full size Comments on my post about physicalism in a discussion with a secular humanist questioned my position. Here is my response. Dear Peter, Thank you for responding with your thoughtful and interesting comments to my discussion with my secular humanist friend in my post on the myth of physicalism. Your response deserves more than a reply to your comment. I’ll publish your comments in full below, but I’ll address some key points first.
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Does Science Destroy or Enhance Spirituality?

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By Gerald Baron
| Medium
In-depth interviews with scientists from around the world about their spirituality may surprise those who believe that science kills religion. Spiritual yearning is a far more common experience among scientists than many might think.
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Can There be Purpose without a Purposer?

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By Gerald Baron
| Medium
Does the universe display purpose in its creation and operation? Is it coherent to think of purpose, or its appearance, in the universe as natural and independent of any intention or will? A post by atheist-pantheist philosopher Benjamin Cain titled “Is God the All-Powerful Quantum Vacuum” prompted this response. Many believe that science has been effective in removing purpose, intention, and will from the natural universe.
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