From: Jef Allbright (jef@jefallbright.net)
Date: Thu Feb 20 2003 - 07:27:58 MST
Brett Paatsch wrote:
> Could there be a link between theism and pacifism and atheism
> and the willingness to take arms against the sea of troubles?
> Clearly some theists believe in just wars but are there atheist
> pacifists that are willing to be killed by predators rather than
> fight back in self defence?
>
The only link I see in this regard is that many theists may tend to be less
deeply analytical and therefore put the emphasis on their immediate feelings
(limbic brain) when making and defending moral judgements.
Thus in the absence of a direct and personal attack, war feels bad and is
thus immoral (slightly over-generalizing.) Conversely, the perception of a
personal attack, even an insubstantial one, will often provoke a rapid and
strident defense.
- Jef
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