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In a message dated 11/12/00 6:36:50 AM Pacific Standard Time,
robin@reborntechnology.co.uk writes:
> On Sat, Nov 11, 2000 at 04:47:40PM -0800, mike coletta wrote:
> > concerning that many of the postings on this mailing
> > list deal with meaning and symbols, i was wondering
> > how people view god/life force etc. do you see god as
> > a just a symbol, a belief, or an idea, or do you
> > believe there is a legitimate force out there that
> > created all we see, including belief itself?
>
> I don't think any of the regular contributors here would
> subscribe to the creation thesis. In fact, some of them
> might roast you for suggesting such a thing! Of course,
> I can't speak for the lurkers.
>
>
Hi Robin and Mike,
As a lurker, my problem with god has always been,
who created god?
While on the subject, I have another problem:
Back in college, History 101, many decades ago, we were
taught that monotheism was a great step forward in religious
thought; I was too shy to ask why? I still don't know the
answer.
When I complete my present study of Blackmore, Dennett,
Tomasello, Dawkins, Brodie and Greenfield---I hope to
relinquish my lurker status and become an active group
participant.
Len Jayson
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