><< Thought. The specifics of any one
> system are completely irrelevant. Religion = reality shield for the weak
> minded.....and this is universal. >>
>This is insulting. It may be the truth but it's put in the meanest possible
>terms.
>Religion is like a security blanket. It is often a foundation upon which
many
>people build their very lives. Be gentle when you tell them it isn't there.
>And if they see it!!
>...hold out your hand when they experience the inevitable vertigo.
Oh, I'm with you 100%. I make it a rule never to challenge religious people.
It just makes enemies for you.
I had no idea before John Grigg's post that any of the extropians were
religious! I thought 'Spud', to whom I was replying, was just playing
devil's advocate between us (the list subscribers) and our religious guest
that started this thread.
In fact, John's post made me feel pretty guilty! Sorry!
Rob.