Re: Boy Genius or Craft Idiot?

From: ABlainey@aol.com
Date: Sat May 31 2003 - 19:11:17 MDT

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    In a message dated 31/05/03 21:04:31 GMT Daylight Time, fauxever@sprynet.com
    writes:

    > I agree that he's worth watching.
    >
    > But disagree on the "god" publicity. There are really three choices
    > regarding this nasty "god" business. Say (1) you believe, say (2) you don't
    > believe, or say (3)*nothing* - just stick to other issues. One doesn't have
    > to bring "god" into the equation at all. So then why do it?
    >
    > At the very least, it would be helpful not to give any alleged "god(s)" any
    > more publicity (even if by default) by imputing that he/she/it is
    > responsible for the "gift of genius" or anything else. I've even heard god
    > being given credit for "science," of all things. That last one is really
    > rich ... (get serious!)
    >
    > Olga
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    I think we are reading far to much into the God quote. I have lost count of
    the times I have said 'Thank God' This is no indication of my religious belief,
    just of my vocabulary and the common sayings I use.
     It is much preferable in many instances to say 'Thank God' than it is to say
    'Thank Fuck for that' The point is that I no more believe that God is
    responsible for the preferable outcome of anything, than I do that Fucking is somehow
    responsible. Although doing the latter usually never does any harm.

    Alex



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