From: Wim Nusselder (wim.nusselder@antenna.nl)
Date: Tue Dec 16 2003 - 07:09:55 GMT
Dear Andy,
Thanks for writing 11 Dec 2003 19:33:09 +0000:
'Christianity does not have to be about the basic tenants and principles we
usually hear repeated by many Christians--that a Christian view can be
compatible with the MOQ as well as Quantum Mechanics. ... Christianity
shouldn't be high jacked by ... religious zealots. ... the belief in a
purpose or "transcendental source of meaning" is only important in how it
affects the "community of people in the church... taking care of each
other." In other words, as far as practical or useful results in the real
world, there is no difference between religion and "The Good Government
League" or "mere ethics." It is all about how we all get along. And in
today's global community, it more important than ever that we leave behind
literal interpretations of any religious doctrines and move away from
fundamentalism and reach for the metaphorical wisdoms of these words in
making these art forms inclusive of all of humanity, no matter what
religious doctrine one chooses.'
I would add to 'how it affects the community of people in the church, taking
care of each other':
'how it affects those outside one's own circle, taking care also of those
who don't belong to one's own group' to make it even more 'inclusive'.
For the rest it seems to echo:
'The humble, meek, merciful, just, pious, and devout souls are everywhere of
one religion; and when death has taken off the mask, they will know one
another, though the divers liveries they wear here makes them strangers.'
(William Penn,1693)
and
'but was there not a God of Quality
who sent us his prophets
buddhas all
and even a son
to remind us of the family
we once were?'
(Khoo Hock Aun, 9 Dec 2004 21:44:45 +0800)
With friendly greetings,
Wim
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