[Solon]

Originally Posted by Archaea

And for some of the reasons declared by you, I choose to believe, even if it does not withstand pure empirical observation. When the doubts have me against the wall, after examining the balance of good and bad, I can either doubt it all and live accordingly, or believe it in part to an extent that I am benefitted.

So for that part, I choose faith for covering those things which appear contradictory or contrary to reason. It does not stand to reason that a man or God rose again, but in using it in my dialectic, I benefit. It is a good life, even if I believe in things which are not as I conceive them. So the myths, traditions and historical events of our ancestors benefit me today and hopefully in the future.

Well stated. It is a good life.