Re: Boy Genius or Craft Idiot?

From: Jef Allbright (jef@jefallbright.net)
Date: Sat May 31 2003 - 14:55:50 MDT

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    Olga -

    It seems strange that you clipped the main part of my post - the part that
    directly answers your question. I've replaced it, for correctness and
    completeness, following your question.

    - Jef

    Olga Bourlin wrote:
    > From: "Jef Allbright" <jef@jefallbright.net>
    >
    >> In my opinion, here's someone worth watching, and perhaps helping.
    >
    > 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?

    [Replacing the text curiously ommitted above]
    >> Some people who know better refer to "God" because they understand the
    >> political importance of this in gaining wide support for their plans and
    >> goals. The use of metaphor can be an effective tool for connecting with
    >> people who don't yet have the background knowledge to appreciate the
    bigger
    >> picture, and can be used with integrity in such cases.

    - Jef



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