"...any belief in supernatural creators, rulers, or influencers of natural
or human process introduces an irreparable split into the universe, and
prevents us from grasping its real unity. Any belief in Absolutes, whether
the absolute validity of moral commandments, of authority of revelation, of
inner certitudes, or of divine inspiration, erects a formidable barrier
against progress and the responsibility of improvement, moral, rational,
and religious."
--
Enkidu AA#2165
http://www.musings.leaddogs.org/
EAC Chaplain and ordained minister,
ULC, Modesto, CA
PGP ID: 0xC4CE8CF0
William James used to preach "the will to believe". For my part, I should
wish to preach "the will to doubt". What is wanted is not the will to
believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite.
-- Bertrand Russell
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