nick, i remember when i went to my first science fiction convention and i
realized how diverse fandom was. i assumed we were all free thinkers and
learned there were cultists and gays and even christians among us. some of the
fans didn't even read and were into media and role playing, etc. what a
shock!¬)
i should not be surprised that there are CEOs in silicon valley who
recognizes the need to balance faith, family, and work. the fact that you find
it challenging to hang on to your faith while witnessing the worst life has to
offer makes you more human, but i wonder why you feel losing your faith is the
easy way out?
i am not trying to convert you, but i agree with charlie that is would be
more courageous to seriously consider the possibility that you have been
following the wrong path and find meaning without faith. there is no reason to
give up your morality and purpose just because you decide not to follow a
structured set of beliefs.
i was an altar boy, but was never caught up in the dogma. i couldn't help
having doubts about what the priests and nuns were teaching me. it left me
free to make my own decisions based on all the information available, rather
than trying to adhere to the out of date catholic indocrination.
i am actually free of any need to find a way to make any religious beliefs
conform to scientific theories that would have had me burnt at the stake during
the inquisation. that is no longer a danger and we need to get on with
advancing stem cell research, and other scientific advances that religion is
attempting to prevent.
jon
jon
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