Posted by RH on August 28, 2004, at 2:54:06
In reply to Re: the description of the board, posted by Jai Narayan on August 27, 2004, at 10:22:35
Hello, good day to you.
Yes, but the point of having a religion, which requires a god or gods, is to limit one's horizons in order to be stronger. By accepting doctrines handed down from above, one has fewer decsions to make, less to think about and consider. Not necessarily a bad thing. At the same time, most of the benificial religions are challenging to their members, which is good. That is why they are often strong; for instance, the religious in very poor neighorhoods fare better.
But what is enlightenment? The "Enlightenment" of Europe, 1600 to 1800, attacked spiritual beliefs, or any belief in the metaphysical, and replaced it with scientism and positivism.
I don't know what to say to those who insist their religion is right for everyone. But then, if I am free not to join, I don't mind them - in fact I will eat with them.
I believe there is a metaphysical aspect to reality - or should I say I hope there is. I think I can see it, but its foggy.
Does that make any sense to you?
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