On 6 Oct 2001, at 0:00, Teaching in the Psychological Sciences di wrote: > > Sorry, but to me if it's valid to judge scientific statements on > a "moral" basis (and, to be honest, I personally see no "morality" > what-so-ever in claiming ANY group of people are superior to another), > it's equally valid to judge religious statements on an empirical > basis--i.e., either religion needs to get out of science or science has > ever reason and right to judge religion. > > Just a few thoughts to muddy the waters. > > Rick
Good opining. But, I have a few disagreements. I do not see major religions teaching the superiority of their constituents in the sense that "We're better than you are" as much as teaching the superiority of their belief system in a way that might say "We have a better way to become better people." It's not the same thing. In Christianity there is no superiority of the believer over the non-believer, not in the sense of the person's worth as an individual. The only biblical basis for "boasting" is in being forgiven. ************************************************************************ Jim Guinee, Ph.D. Director of Training & Adjunct Professor President, Arkansas College Counselor Association University of Central Arkansas Counseling Center 313 Bernard Hall Conway, AR 72035 USA (501) 450-3138 (office) (501) 450-3248 (fax) "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 ************************************************************************** --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
