-=> FRANK VEST wrote to WAYNE CHIRNSIDE <=-


 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

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

I agree.
I was just trying to get *intelligent* debate jump started and it's worked.
So per your above paragraph I agree with the one stipulation those wanting to 
worship stay out of my affairs and the laws of my nation.
I think it should be a private and personal matter and not one of the state. 

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

I think differently than most everybody ;-)

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

Alternative fuels have enormous potential not only as fuel but in 
driving the econmy and providing for domestic emploment.
You have hit upon the big one though.
Until everyone on Earth has a halfway decent stanard of living
there'll be more genocide, death and destruction. 


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