Further excuses of religion: RE: NYU Conference Schedule(April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread md7148
Max, I take your comments as misunderstanding me. I simply could not see the relationship between "religion" and "socialism" in some theoretical sense. This has nothing to do with rejecting "democratic values" or bashing religious people in favor of democracy (whatever it is). If I offended your

Re: Further excuses of religion: RE: NYU ConferenceSchedule (April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread Stephen E Philion
Mine wrote: It is sad that the US left, whatever it means, still subscribes to the notion of compatibility of religion and socialism. If Mr. jesus can save us from capitalism, let him save us! Steve writes: The stuff of sectarianism. Who cares about someone's religious beliefs, I care more

Re: Further excuses of religion: RE: NYU ConferenceSchedule (April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread md7148
Steve writes: The stuff of sectarianism. Who cares about someone's religious beliefs, I care more about their politics. then go and register to a biology course in Kansas! Mine

RE: Further excuses of religion: RE: NYU Conference Schedule(April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread Max B. Sawicky
Mine wrote: Max, I take your comments as misunderstanding me. I simply could not see the relationship between "religion" and "socialism" in some theoretical sense. . . . Actually I wasn't attacking you, or meaning to. It was my way of being friendly. I was attacking Louis. Who is Louis? Don't

RE: Further excuses of religion: RE: NYU ConferenceSchedule(April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread md7148
Maybe there is a relationship, maybe there isn't. I'll leave that to others. I don't do metaphysics or comparative religion. I do know that criticism of religion per se as a political practice is an exercise in self-sabotage for progressives in the U.S. okey, i agree with this! you at least

Re: Re: Further excuses of religion: RE: NYU ConferenceSchedule (April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread Stephen E Philion
Yes, Mine, I could see you in Kansas trying to fight for your child's right to not be subjected to creationist dogma. Daniel Berrigan walks up to you and offers cooperation, your response?, "Sorry Dan, gotta give up your religion before we work together to fight creationists" Steve Stephen

Re: RE: Further excuses of religion: RE: NYU ConferenceSchedule(April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread Carrol Cox
"Max B. Sawicky" wrote: I do know that criticism of religion per se as a political practice is an exercise in self-sabotage for progressives in the U.S. I'm not clear on what you mean by "per se" here, or how narrowing your "as a political practice" is. As I've already posted, I regard

RE: Re: RE: Further excuses of religion: RE: NYU ConferenceSchedule(April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread Max Sawicky
"Max B. Sawicky" wrote: I do know that criticism of religion per se as a political practice is an exercise in self-sabotage for progressives in the U.S. I'm not clear on what you mean by "per se" here, or how narrowing your "as a political practice" is. [mbs] I mean raising to the level of

Re: Re: Further excuses of religion: RE: NYUConferenceSchedule (April 7-8) (fwd)

2000-03-30 Thread md7148
What is this debate about? Michael, the debate is as follows... Still, religion has inspired great generosity and positive heroism in others. thanks god for his generosity! then go and register to a biology course in Kansas! Mine evolution was dropped from the cirriculum of public

Re: Further excuses of religion:

2000-03-30 Thread Michael Perelman
I know about Kansas. It is time to stop this thread. Thanks. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: evolution was dropped from the cirriculum of public schools by the State Board of Education in Kansas. i think it was last august or so... -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State