>As an extropian who believes in an open society, I say live and let
>live. Those who are burdened by irrational belief systems are simply
>those who compete less effectively. In the end, their silly beliefs
>will disappear. I would say, not freedom from religion, but rather
>freedom from oppresive government!! The only way to increase the speed
>of technological change is to foster an open, dynamic society which
>allows kooks in Kansas to raise their children to be imbeciles (without
>stealing anyone's earnings) as well as allow me to teach my son that
>god is just pretend.
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>Terry Donaghe: terry@donaghe.com
>http://www.donaghe.com
You make some very good points. I'm just saddened to think of the innocent children brain washed to believing what their parents want to believe and not getting a fair chance at competition.