On (15 Feb 07) WAYNE CHIRNSIDE wrote to ALL...

Hello WAYNE,

 WC> Has it occurred to anyone that a belief in God, a high power
 WC> and a wonderful eternal afterlife detracts from
 WC> living the one you've got and at the same time
 WC> makes it seem more palletable to the masses to send their sons and
 WC> daughters off to die in wars?

 WC> I mean by that, catholics, Jews, Muslims , Protestants
 WC> and all of the rest too numerous to mention.

 WC> It seems to me people might be less adventuresome
 WC> and less inclined to run off and die for oil if they
 WC> were aware they were being played because of their
 WC> ignorant and superstitious beliefs.

 WC> It would be really sucky if life were just that, life
 WC> and death were to be just exactly what the evidence, common sense,
 WC> reason and minimal intelligence is trying to tell you.
 WC> JMHO

I don't see religion detracting from me living the life I have. The
government, big business and a few other things are doing a fine job
of that. Religion is small potatoes/potatos in that realm. In fact, if
they would simply "do unto others as they wish other to do unto to
them" things might get better ... or not. ;)

However:

If the world were of one mind, then war would not be needed or
desired, unless that one mind was a bit sick, of course. The down side
is that things would be boring if all thought alike.

I do wonder if either, or any, scenario would prevent war or make a
difference. The need for oil would still be there. The differences of
opinions and beliefs would still be there. If not played out for
religion, then for other reasons. There are many faces/beliefs in science,
psychology and even medicine to argue and fight over as examples. JMHO
in reply. :)

 WC> I had an epiphany.
 WC> And a stroke.
 WC> But I is very much better now.
 WC> Now I need to chat with nutcase doctor trying to send me into the big
 WC> sleep for my own good with the funny medication

I had cancer.
And chemotherapy.
And radiation therapy.
And I am much better.
Now I need to survive a few more years until the doctor says I'm
cured ... Then I can have a relapse. :)

Sdrager,
Knarf


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Disclaimer:
You realise, of course, that I could be wrong?


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