Dear Santosh, Bald factual claims such as those relating to the missing corpse of the historical Jesus, or the subsequent response of his disciples to persecution, have never been unfalsifiable. Let historical scholarship aided by increasingly sophisticated technology continue to refute any falsehoods, so that nobody need be deceived.
Like you, I am happy for individuals to choose whatever they wish to believe. However, I try not to cast aspersions on their choice (just as I would nor "commit nuisance" in their drinking water). You write of religious belief: "something to cling to in spite of contrary evidence" As far as my own religious belief goes, I suggest that you first present some contrary evidence, then decide whether I cling or not. Until then, I am inclined to dismiss such statements as mere prejudice. True, there are many aspects of religious belief (if not also everyday opinion) that are beyond science, in the sense of being unfalsifiable: particularly those deriving from personal experience of love or prayer. To the many who delight in their religion, and are more concerned about living than talking about life, I have a message: Ignore claims that science is incompatible with religion. Both, at their best, keep us firmly rooted in reality. Religion and prayer also "reach the parts that science cannot reach", helping us lead a more meaningful, fuller and happier life. Regards, Joel Almeida __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
