Hi Mike, List,
I think you misunderstand my meaning of 'all'... I was certainly not
referring to my "particular brand" of beliefs at "all". ;)
On the contrary, I subscribe to no specific orthodox religious,
dogmatic, or doctrinal belief system. I study religions and scientific
theory equally, and dismiss nothing without careful analysis, logical
consideration, reason, and personal spiritual meaning. I take into
account and weigh everything with regard to my own personal beliefs. I
also don't preach... Much... ;)
You asked "How would you feel if I started pointing out things that I
thought were silly about your religion?" Again, read above... It makes
no difference as I'm completely and 100% open minded to considering all
belief systems (including yours) as possible methods of explaining
anything and/or everything, just as I see science as a perfectly viable
tool to explain everything.
"...And what's with the warning?..."
No warning... I was referring to mistakenly grouping all religions
neatly into a self imposed ideological neatness. Religion (not personal
belief) is an historical system of accepted beliefs based in
supernatural, superstitious, cultural and generational oration, myth,
legend, and subjective interpretations of observations of the natural
world since the beginning of humanity. There are natural and scientific
reasons for everything. Religion by definition, is also an institutional
invention created by subjective human interpretations of natural
observations which are simply not completely explainable by science nor
religion, yet.
Religion itself is merely a word. Your belief is yours personally...
"...Does your particular brand of superstition somehow deserve special
consideration, despite an equal lack of scientific evidence?...'
No... Because I have no superstitions. Maybe OCD, but not
superstitions... ;)
I believe that religion and science will one day realize an epiphany
that both are trying to explain the same things from different intrinsic
and very human perspectives. Science by evidenced observation, and
religion by faith. I do not attack one nor attach to either
individually, but rather weigh everything as a whole. It is, after all,
only naturally open and tolerant to do so.
Regards,
Eric
On 7/2/2010 11:34 AM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks wrote:
Hi Eric and List,
I am merely making a point. All religious systems are equally valid
under the eyes of science.
And what's with the warning? Does your particular brand of
superstition somehow deserve special consideration, despite an equal
lack of scientific evidence?
How would you feel if I started pointing out things that I thought
were silly about your religion?
America is supposed to be about tolerance. That is the only point I
was trying to make.
I'll shut up now before I come across to mainstream religious folk the
same way you came across to non-mainstream religious folk.
Best regards,
MikeG
PS - at least New Agers have a deep respect for all things natural.
You don't see crystal-rubbers out trashing our environment.
On 7/2/10, Meteorites USA<[email protected]> wrote:
Be careful with the word 'all'.
Eric
On 7/2/2010 11:20 AM, Galactic Stone& Ironworks wrote:
Hi List,
There is an equal amount of scientific evidence to support all
religious belief systems.
Best regards,
MikeG
On 7/2/10, Meteorites USA<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Mike, Attempts to be philosophical by quoting "Spies Like Us" is one
thing. Implying we don't understand "new age" belief systems is quite
another.
Ignorance mistakes the natural for supernatural. - Me
Regards,
Eric
On 7/2/2010 10:34 AM, Galactic Stone& Ironworks wrote:
We mock what we do not understand. While I personally do not
subscribe to these beliefs - many people do. I have several customers
who purchase meteorites for New Age purposes - and their money is just
as green as everyone elses. Please send all such customers my way
where they will be greeted with a smile and an open mind.
On 7/2/10, Meteorites USA<[email protected]> wrote:
"...Meteorites should NOT be used in elixirs at all..."
http://pagan-writing.blogspot.com/2010/07/meteorites.html
Regards,
Eric Wichman
Meteorites USA
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