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Steelmanning Polytheism

Steelmanning Polytheism

An argument for the Gods

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Amos Wollen
Feb 10, 2023
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In one of my university interviews, I was asked to steelman polytheism.

“Imagine I’m a monotheist and you’re a polytheist”, the tutor said. “You believe in many Gods. I believe in one God. Convince me to change my mind.”

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