Re: Words and memes

From: Philip Jonkers (philipjonkers@prodigy.net)
Date: Thu Feb 21 2002 - 16:04:12 GMT

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    > >Frankie:
    > >> > Yes, but there is more and more research out there which suggests
    > >> > that religious belief can have a positive impact on health (fitness
    > >> > increments).
    > >> >
    > >> > http://www.tcom.co.uk/hpnet/thank_god_health.htm
    > >
    > >Again interesting article Frankie. It seems that religion
    > >still is useful in maintaing good health. The psychological
    > >basis stinks a little bit however, and should be replaced.
    > >
    > >Philip.
    >
    >
    > What do you mean? Are you trying to say that they should have
    > restated it in neuroscientific terms rather than psych? Or that you
    > disagree with the psych conclusions that they draw?

    I'm sorry Francesca for the confusion. I was referring to
    religion not to science...

    Philip.

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