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Liara Covert · 07-11-2007, 02:39 AM

Mark LaPierre: How do you know Humanity isn't already under 'alien subjugation' and the God Delusion isn't just another distraction from reality? I agree that spirituality is supposedly grounded in human nature. However, many people spend much if not all of their lives trying to figure themselves out so a spiritual side appears to remain, in large part, a mystery.

Michael Chui: One day soon, I may figure out the "multi-quote thingy." Its does appear the '7 deadly sins' are linked to many different religions and this title happens to be how they've been grouped in a few. My mind wanders to that film SEVEN with Morgan freeman and Brad Pitt.

John Place: I agree that all logic isn't scientific. Hence, for example, the long standing debate between the logic of science and religion. I'd be interested to learn more about your views on spirituality and what you consider to be their influences. Is it something you readily explain for you?

Akashic Librarian: I wonder if you agree with Dawkins, whether you could see yourself authoring a similar book or if your views would be different.

Keith: Why are you convinced humans see patterns where none exist? How do you know we don't each perceive our own individual 'patterns' on some level which are invisible or unfathomable to others?

Anagogy: I was thinking more about the Einstein quote you mentioned earlier in this thread. Do you think Scientific and Religious interests thrive on the idea of "agree to disagree" , but are willing to try to convince you to take sides anyway? Is it a challenge or simply a way to perpetuate a longstanding rivalry between two historically antagonistic (divergent) camps?

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Liara Covert Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 584	Mark LaPierre: How do you know Humanity isn't already under 'alien subjugation' and the God Delusion isn't just another distraction from reality? I agree that spirituality is supposedly grounded in human nature. However, many people spend much if not all of their lives trying to figure themselves out so a spiritual side appears to remain, in large part, a mystery. Michael Chui: One day soon, I may figure out the "multi-quote thingy." Its does appear the '7 deadly sins' are linked to many different religions and this title happens to be how they've been grouped in a few. My mind wanders to that film SEVEN with Morgan freeman and Brad Pitt. John Place: I agree that all logic isn't scientific. Hence, for example, the long standing debate between the logic of science and religion. I'd be interested to learn more about your views on spirituality and what you consider to be their influences. Is it something you readily explain for you? Akashic Librarian: I wonder if you agree with Dawkins, whether you could see yourself authoring a similar book or if your views would be different. Keith: Why are you convinced humans see patterns where none exist? How do you know we don't each perceive our own individual 'patterns' on some level which are invisible or unfathomable to others? Anagogy: I was thinking more about the Einstein quote you mentioned earlier in this thread. Do you think Scientific and Religious interests thrive on the idea of "agree to disagree" , but are willing to try to convince you to take sides anyway? Is it a challenge or simply a way to perpetuate a longstanding rivalry between two historically antagonistic (divergent) camps? __________________ http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au "The final mystery is oneself." Last edited by Liara Covert; 07-11-2007 at 02:43 AM.