What does classical/traditional theism have to offer us as individuals?
Part I of II
Classical/traditional theism offers us an expanded view of our significance, offers the individual eternity and offers us hope.
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What idea does classical/traditional theism present that provides us with hope?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam provide an expanded view of the Causative Force.
They expand the boundaries of existence. Under atheism, the boundary of the universe is as far as we go. Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc. acknowledge the possibility of existence beyond this boundary.
Classical/traditional theisms then establish the idea of the existence of another entity that exists outside the boundaries of the universe.
Here is where they introduce hope, for they invite us to consider that we, our essence, will be able to move beyond our physical universe and move into this region of eternity.
Now the atheistic concept of temporary existence is expanded to eternal existence.
Hope evolves regarding your existence for now you can understand that you may not actually die.
You may live forever.