RE: religion/spirituality

From: Vincent Campbell (v.p.campbell@stir.ac.uk)
Date: Mon Nov 13 2000 - 12:05:32 GMT

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>>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!

I'd agree there...

>"...profoundly deep, intelligent people..."? Sheesh!
>How long have you been listening???

... and, there!

Seriously, though Mike, remember Yuri Gagarin's famous words 'I see
no angels'. If you have to believe in something, believe in yourself.

Vincent

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