Re: Sklansky concedes religious debate o rly?
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One of the things that really sets me off is the intolerance, condescension, and ignorance towards religion from many of the admittedly intelligent people on this forum. Being religious does not signify stupidity, an inability to perform well in math or IQ tests, or that one has been brainwashed. It also does not mean that one believes in any particular religion, set of beliefs, or god. Some people have an inner religion created from their personal beliefs, their life experiences, and their own interpretation of the universe.
I do not agree with or respect anyone who forces their beliefs on others or treats others with disrespect because they do not agree with their opinions on such matters, no matter how intelligent they may be. That includes ignorant advocates of specific religions just as much as atheists. And I am not a religious man.
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I think you are confusing being religious with being spiritual.
Being 'religious' DOES mean that you belong to a specific religion, etc. and religions are what most people, myself included, have problems with.
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