Can art save souls?

[_zeezrom]

Most of the art and music produced over the span of human history has been inspired by religion in one form or another. Which is another way of saying, yes, absolutely.

I believe art inspires religion.

[_harmony]

Today I think there is very little that is actually art, and a whole lot that masquerades as art. And it was like that anciently too.

[_Hoops]

Today I think there is very little that is actually art, and a whole lot that masquerades as art. And it was like that anciently too.

If we assume you're correct, why do you think that is so?

[_zeezrom]

Today I think there is very little that is actually art, and a whole lot that masquerades as art. And it was like that anciently too.

I've never been to a true masquerade ball but boy, would I love to! I believe a masquerade is also art. :)

[_Hoops]

I also find it telling that this thread is not getting very much attention. Where are all the evolutionists when you need 'em?

[_Buffalo]

I also find it telling that this thread is not getting very much attention. Where are all the evolutionists when you need 'em?

What did you have in mind?

[_Hoops]

What did you have in mind?

Carrying on a conversation with someone who has decent manners. Any ideas who that might be?

[_Buffalo]

What did you have in mind?

Carrying on a conversation with someone who has decent manners. Any ideas who that might be?

I've never seen you attempt to carry on a conversation period, especially once the going gets tough.

But what do you think atheists should be defending here?

[_Hoops]

I've never seen you attempt to carry on a conversation period, especially once the going gets tough.

But what do you think atheists should be defending here?

So that's a "no". got it.

[_Buffalo]

I've never seen you attempt to carry on a conversation period, especially once the going gets tough.

But what do you think atheists should be defending here?

So that's a "no". got it.

You couldn't have demonstrated my point more clearly.