Debate: Is Animal Suffering Evidence That God Does Not Exist? w/ Perspective Philosophy

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Debate: Is Animal Suffering Evidence That God Does Not Exist? w/ Perspective Philosophy

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Perspective Philosophy and I recently had a friendly debate about the problem of evil, metaethics, the contingency argument, and how he maintains his worldview as a catholic and vegan. The Conversation Post-debate debrief – Patreon Linktree

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Debate: Is Animal Suffering Evidence That God Does Not Exist? w/ Perspective Philosophy

Debate: Is Animal Suffering Evidence That God Does Not Exist? w/ Perspective Philosophy

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