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One man's opinion.
"Pandora's Box" is such a fitting screen name for you, as you could certainly open Pandora's Box with this topic! 
MY OPINIONS regarding religion seem to be in line with what Einstein is saying in his letter. Although many people feel differently and THAT IS FINE, as what works for me does not work for all.
::Steps off the egg shells::
MY OPINIONS regarding religion seem to be in line with what Einstein is saying in his letter. Although many people feel differently and THAT IS FINE, as what works for me does not work for all.
::Steps off the egg shells::
IN MY OPINION
Another example of a man who is Book Smart as Hell, but without the common sense GOD gave a piss ant.
Another example of a man who is Book Smart as Hell, but without the common sense GOD gave a piss ant.
QUOTE (Patton @ May 13 2008, 12:28 PM) 
Another example of a man who is Book Smart as Hell, but without the common sense GOD gave a piss ant.
OK, I know this is where things are going to go sour, but I'm jumping in anyway. Patton - I'm going to take your role and play devil's advocate here. Other than maybe the 10 commandments, what is so common sense about the bible and religion? Just a few examples that come to mind: woman coming from the rib of a man, Mary becoming pregnant without having intercourse
, Moses parting the Red Sea, etc. I mean, if you think about it, these all sound like fairy tales IN MY OPINION. Disclaimer: I'm not bashing the Christian religion. I am merely opening up discussion.
QUOTE (PHISH @ May 13 2008, 12:21 PM)
"Pandora's Box" is such a fitting screen name for you, as you could certainly open Pandora's Box with this topic!
MY OPINIONS regarding religion seem to be in line with what Einstein is saying in his letter. Although many people feel differently and THAT IS FINE, as what works for me does not work for all.
::Steps off the egg shells::
MY OPINIONS regarding religion seem to be in line with what Einstein is saying in his letter. Although many people feel differently and THAT IS FINE, as what works for me does not work for all.
::Steps off the egg shells::
That was my intention!
QUOTE (PHISH @ May 13 2008, 12:39 PM)
QUOTE (Patton @ May 13 2008, 12:28 PM)
Another example of a man who is Book Smart as Hell, but without the common sense GOD gave a piss ant.
OK, I know this is where things are going to go sour, but I'm jumping in anyway. Patton - I'm going to take your role and play devil's advocate here. Other than maybe the 10 commandments, what is so common sense about the bible and religion? Just a few examples that come to mind: woman coming from the rib of a man, Mary becoming pregnant without having intercourse
, Moses parting the Red Sea, etc. I mean, if you think about it, these all sound like fairy tales IN MY OPINION. Disclaimer: I'm not bashing the Christian religion. I am merely opening up discussion. I'm a non believer
Fixed your disclaimer for you.
Fairy tales to you.
Items of Faith to me.
QUOTE (Patton @ May 13 2008, 12:44 PM)
Fairy tales to you.
Items of Faith to me.
Items of Faith to me.
Fair enough.
QUOTE (PHISH @ May 13 2008, 12:46 PM)
QUOTE (Patton @ May 13 2008, 12:44 PM)
Fairy tales to you.
Items of Faith to me.
Items of Faith to me.
Fair enough.
See we can be civil, Mr./Mrs. ModSquad.
Sort of sickening, but it can be done.
IN MY OPINION
It's very sickening.
It's very sickening.
I'm not one to judge, but...
IMHO...
I don't want to upset anyone but...
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IMHO...
I don't want to upset anyone but...
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Thank goodness! I'm really happy that people are having a normal discussion without trying to "convert people" to belief/non-belief in any rieligion.
In my case, I'm a Catholic, and I"M PROUD OF IT!
In my case, I'm a Catholic, and I"M PROUD OF IT!
Good article, thanks for posting that for us.
I can believe that he would say such things, they seem very scientific. I was enjoying reading the comments until this:
Previously the great scientist's comments on religion -- such as "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind" -- have been the subject of much debate, used notably to back up arguments in favour of faith.
Seems a tad hypocritical. I don't understand how he can say the superstitious stuff, then that.
Not going to get into my religious views
I can believe that he would say such things, they seem very scientific. I was enjoying reading the comments until this:
Previously the great scientist's comments on religion -- such as "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind" -- have been the subject of much debate, used notably to back up arguments in favour of faith.
Seems a tad hypocritical. I don't understand how he can say the superstitious stuff, then that.
Not going to get into my religious views
I do not get it? Should I be upset, laughing, or intrigued? 
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