Mark:
>As to "either/or," belief/non-belief is rather like being a virgin--one is
>or one isn't. The only other option is "I don't know" . . . . In the
>matter of belief "I don't know"is either a cry of anguish or an admission
>that it's not an issue to which one devotes much thought.
I used to think along these lines, but not these days. Maybe because
I'm starting from a position of atheism, but prepared to move.
(Personal aside: forty years ago, when applying for jobs in Dublin,
in the box marked "Religion" (!) I used to enter "militant atheist",
and then wondered why I never got called for interview.)
It's simply a case of my wanting space to reconsider my position,
perhaps to feel confirmed in it, perhaps not. I've had the anguish
piece, and it's more thoughtful I am, rather than less.
>But I begin to feel a little strange talking about Peter as if he weren't
>in the room, and I'd rather hoped that if I were mistaken he himself would
>answer. Especially if he has an idea about the "fully human." A pretty
>important concept, despite its elusiveness, even to non-believers.
From his pattern of occasional posting, I suspect Peter may only
occasionally scan the list. But the more intelligent auditors here,
the better, I'd say, and no-one should feel they have to say more
than they want to.
Best,
T
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