Tag: epistemology

Atheists Observe Life but Fail to Account for It

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

One of the greatest failures of atheistic thought is that while atheists observe life all around them, they are unable to account for its origin in a coherent and consistent way. They assume life must have emerged from matter, yet they cannot demonstrate how or why this would happen. Their worldview fails to provide a foundation for explaining life itself. Materialistic scientists propose that life arises from non-life through random chemical reactions, but this claim remains speculative and unsupported by observable evidence. Srila Prabhupada repeatedly challenged this notion, emphasizing that life comes from life, not from dead matter.

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Atheism is a Rebellion Against God, Not an Honest Inquiry

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Atheism does not arise from superior intelligence or deeper understanding of reality. Rather, it is a rebellion against the Supreme Lord. The conditioned soul, bewildered by material illusion, refuses to submit to the authority of Krishna and instead manufactures various philosophies to deny Him. Srila Prabhupada repeatedly emphasized that atheism is not based on logic or evidence but on the desire to be free from divine authority.

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The Fundamental Flaw of Atheism

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Atheism has always been present in human society, but it is simply a sign of ignorance. The foolish conditioned soul thinks he is independent, but he does not realize that his very ability to think is controlled by the Supreme Lord. This book, 108 Problems with Atheism – According to Srila Prabhupada, will systematically expose the defects of atheistic philosophy using the divine knowledge of the Vedic scriptures.

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The Ketchup Proof of God’s Existence

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

At your next vegetarian pizza party, as you reach for the ketchup to add that extra zest to your slice, consider the profound philosophical implications hidden in this simple act. Each squeeze of the bottle is not just an expectation of ketchup but a testament to the deep-seated, often unrecognized knowledge of God’s existence embedded within us. This seemingly trivial daily routine offers a compelling proof of God, rooted in the principles of Vaisnava presuppositional apologetics. Let’s delve into how this ordinary action reveals our innate awareness of a divine order governing the universe.

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Dubito, ergo Deus est (I doubt, therefore God exists)

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

In the contemplative journey of epistemology, doubt serves not merely as a cognitive disturbance but as a profound engagement with the metaphysical inquiry into truth. In this presentation my aim is to explore doubt within the framework of Vaisnava presuppositionalism, thereby enriching both philosophical dialogue and spiritual insight. From the Vaisnava perspective, the process of doubting inexorably leads back to the Supreme Reality, Lord Krishna. This discourse explores how the act of doubting fundamental truths, such as the existence of God, paradoxically affirms His existence through the indispensable elements of truth, logic, and the uniformity of nature—all of which are manifestations of Krishna’s divine essence.

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Vaisnavism, Metareligion, and the Lens of Revelation

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Ever notice how some folks try to extract universal “truths” from every religion, as if they’re squeezing juice from a dozen oranges to make a single glass of cosmic OJ? That’s the vibe with metareligion—the idea that all religions are essentially saying the same thing, just in different languages, and that we can find a “higher perspective” by mashing them together. Sounds nice, right? Except, from a Vaisnava presuppositionalist perspective, it’s got some serious cracks in the foundation.

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The Ground of Knowing: Why Ontology and Epistemology Are Inseparable in Vaisnava Presuppositionalism

By Ajit Krishna Dasa (Denmark)

The accusation that presuppositionalism confuses ontology (what exists) with epistemology (how we know what exists) stems from a misunderstanding of the relationship between these two concepts. Presuppositionalists, especially from a Vaisnava perspective, would argue that this relationship is not a confusion but a necessary interconnection. Let’s break it down:

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The Foundation of Knowledge in a Vaishnava vs. Atheistic Worldview

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Epistemology, the study of knowledge, grapples with fundamental questions about how we know what we know and whether our beliefs are justified. Throughout history, various philosophical systems have sought to provide answers to these questions, ranging from rationalism and empiricism to skepticism and postmodern relativism. However, underlying all these systems is a critical debate:

Can human beings build a coherent and reliable epistemology apart from a Supreme Godhead?

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Materialists Cannot Prove the Existence of Matter

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

According to most atheists there is no evidence to support the idea that something spiritual or divine exists. They claim that matter is all we can observe, and that theists are irrational and naive victims of their own wishful thinking. Since there is no proof of spirit, they claim, we should all be materialists.

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