On 5 Sep 2006, at 5:52AM, Charlie Bell wrote:
On 04/09/2006, at 8:05 PM, Dan Minette wrote:
3) A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings
of a spiritual leader.
Now, #4 is consistent with Tom Cruise and Scientology, but it is
also consistent with you and atheism.
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Dan Minette wrote:
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Again, per my last email
(Oops, I had digital signing on when I first sent this.)
On 4 Sep 2006, at 4:08PM, Dan Minette wrote:
Sure it is. Sociology of religion does included discussions of belief
systems, as well as behavior. In a sense, while the beliefs are
non-empirical...the written and stated beliefs are
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Subject: Re: Religious freedom, but not that stupid argument
It is not part of the necessary definition
On 4 Sep 2006, at 6:05PM, Dan Minette wrote:
One of the ways that we differ is that I believe that definitions
of words are set by those that use the language...while you believe
that words mean what William Goodall want them to mean and that
everyone else is wrong if they differ with
On 4 Sep 2006, at 6:05PM, Dan Minette wrote:
Just to check, I found a common source for definitions I haven't
used before, and now quote it's definition of religion: Answers.com
And I quote:
quote
re·li·gion (rĭ-lĭj'ən)
n.
1a) Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers
On 04/09/2006, at 8:05 PM, Dan Minette wrote:
3) A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings
of a spiritual leader.
Now, #4 is consistent with Tom Cruise and Scientology, but it is
also consistent with you and atheism.
And number 3 is also consistent with
Dan Minette wrote:
...
Again, per my last email absolute rubbish. Scientology is a
creed, a UFO cult set up to milk the members of cash. It is a
business, not a religion.
If I could step in here, I think this is part of William's point.
From the outside, it's hard to tell one group that
