On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:46:04 -0800, Dave Land <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The opposite of the religious fanatic is not the fanatical atheist but > the gentle cynic who cares not whether there is a god or not. Hmmm. This is close to how I would describe myself with the distinction that I don't consider my indifference cynicism. In fact, I would contend that humanism _requires_ selflessness and a positive attitude whereas belief in a higher power and an afterlife allows one to pawn-off responsibility and to live with negative results. Doug _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
