From: Verdop (Verdop@gmx.net)
Date: Wed Jun 24 1998 - 03:06:36 MDT
Scott Badger wrote:
>Okanna Borra wrote:
>>I think you'll find very little true meaning if you worship science alone.
>
>*true* meaning? That's practically an oxymoron. First of all, meaning is
>uniquely constructed by each individual, depending as it does on that
Right, just like truth is constructed individually.
>individual's personal history, environmental context, personality, etc.
The
>notion that there is such a thing as *true* meaning just doesn't make sense
>to me. Secondly, I don't know what makes you think that religion is the
Same as me. But I also can`t see a sense in believing in absolute truth
which has to be valid to everyone.
>>
>>I'll say it again. Science will lead you to Truth, Religion will lead you
>to
>>meaning. Combine the two and you'll be the happiest man alive....
>>
>
>
>Lots of deluded people are happy. On the other hand, I can be very happy
It also depends on the point of view if someone is deluded or not. You can`t
expect others to assimilate to your truths.
>without needing religious meaning. You sound completely sold on the idea
It doesn`t have to be religious meaning.
verdop
verdop@gmx.net
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