On Thu, 17 Jun 1999, Al Cone wrote:
> Tipplers:
>
> As one trained as a scientist who also happens to be Presbyterian clergy
> who spent ten years in the parish, I've stayed out of this, BUT the item
> that follows this one reminds me of the scientist who as the parent of MZ
> twins decided to have only one of them baptized!
>
> Al
>
> Al L. Cone, Ph.D.
> Professor & Chair
> Department of Psychology 701.252.3467 X 2604
> Jamestown College
> 6019 College Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Jamestown, ND 58405
>
was there a follow-up study to this?and were there any significant
differences between the baptized and the apostate?
I spent a year studying to be a Trappist monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani
in Kentucky under the world renowned contemplative Thomas Merton.
The monastic experience certainly had some impact on how I structure my
life,namely,the benefits of communality and anti-materialism.
I am not sure about the benefits of prayer,but I really
dig Gregorian chant.
Michael Sylvester
Daytona Beach,Florida
