04-05-2012, 08:20 AM
I thought Mark's post both honest, and in a sense courageous. I do not think that sneers and jeers become anyone.
If one finds what he says not supported by reason, one may say that without having a laugh at the believer.
Many people here would never ask Billy's question, as it would not cross their minds, so distant are they from belief. If one does address it, and just falls back on 'fairy-land' etc, that is sloppy thinking.
For a good reason, no-one has a comprehensive understanding of science, and thus not of the workings of this world. On the other hand, 'superstition' is rife: why does Nadal goes through the exact same ritual before and during each match? Why do almost all sportsmen? Why do the fans? Why do I? No-one else at the Pig, of course--- much too cool. Rather let your team lose...
I was taken by the picture Mark painted -- esp the non-cutting of hair, and why that would be a sin, tho I saw the sacrifice bit.
It seems there is a religious emotion, and belief is genuine. Else wtf would people strap bombs on themselves for?
If one finds what he says not supported by reason, one may say that without having a laugh at the believer.
Many people here would never ask Billy's question, as it would not cross their minds, so distant are they from belief. If one does address it, and just falls back on 'fairy-land' etc, that is sloppy thinking.
For a good reason, no-one has a comprehensive understanding of science, and thus not of the workings of this world. On the other hand, 'superstition' is rife: why does Nadal goes through the exact same ritual before and during each match? Why do almost all sportsmen? Why do the fans? Why do I? No-one else at the Pig, of course--- much too cool. Rather let your team lose...
I was taken by the picture Mark painted -- esp the non-cutting of hair, and why that would be a sin, tho I saw the sacrifice bit.
It seems there is a religious emotion, and belief is genuine. Else wtf would people strap bombs on themselves for?