From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Thu Feb 19 2004 - 12:24:02 GMT
Hi Poot,
> Hello Platt ,
>
> Well, before I start, in your 'opinion' which is the best religion?? Which
> represents the epitomy of human civilisation>? I'm sure you know the
> answer....why don't you 'enlighten' us?
What makes you think I know which is the best religion? How would the
best religion be determined? What criteria would you use?
> I said : Yes. I consider peoples fanatical beliefs in the dogmatic
> traditions of religion, be it christianity, islam, or what not to be
> silly.
> I
> consider concepts such as 'creationism' to be idiotic.
>
> You said : I'm surprised that you support the narrow-minded intolerance
> shown by DMB
> towards religious beliefs.
>
> I say: Well... For one, I am not being intolerant. There is a reason I
> added fanatic and dogmatic to the equation. I did not say, nor insinuate
> that all practicing, or non-practicing christians/catholics are stupid
> idiots. It is important to understand that when you take religion, and add
> fanaticism .... it effectively becomes a farce of the original meaning. I
> also did not say that if you believe in a religion, I think you are a fool.
> Far from it.
But you did say that if one believes in creationism, a religious belief,
that he is an idiot. Hardly an expression of tolerance and inclusiveness.
> I say: Now, if you read this, with your eyes wide open, then it is easy to
> see that I do not reject religions for what they are, and thus , you can
> also assume that I do not reject the views of people who believe in
> religion themselves.
It seems you reject the religious view of creationism. In fact, you seem
to be dogmatic about it by calling creationism "silly" and "idiotic."
What's the difference between your dogmatism and fanaticism concerning
this aspect of religious belief and the dogmatism/fanaticism those who
believe?
To label Christians as "idiots" because they doubt the Darwin story of
evolution appears to me to demonize a large segment of the population. I'm
surprised by your insensitivity. I'm sure you wouldn't like to have your
concepts called "idiotic."
Platt
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