From: spike66 (spike66@attbi.com)
Date: Wed Sep 25 2002 - 07:51:16 MDT
Samantha Atkins wrote:
> Why is it more ok to denigratingly explain away
> religion/sprituality/mysticism than it is ok to denigrate a race? Both
> show a tremendous lack of understanding and a lot of over-generalization
> and immaturity.
Not at all Samantha, no malice intended. Religion
must be understood by unbelievers in a different
way than believers. A completely different frame
of reference is required.
> A feeling
> of superiority over those supposedly dumb and lazy-minded
> religious/spiritual people? Are those that habitually do this routine
> so lacking in self-confidence that they need this kick periodically? - samantha
No periodic kick required. Religion is a memeset that
I wish to understand. All memesets came from somewhere.
Explaining is not explaining away.
spike
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