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International Cuisine Conference on Traditional Asian Diet Panaji, Goa, September 2-5, 2007 - http://www.indologygoa.in Online Media Partner: http://www.goanet.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Gilbert, I am sorry to have caused you such pain. I should have added that one of my secondary functions on GoaNet is to expose the hypocrisy and bigotry that hides behind the curtain of faith. Thank you for continuing to give me that opportunity. Even though much of Canada is exposed rock called the Canadian Shield, as a professional evolutionist, I thrive on it rather than hide under it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Shield To answer your question, EVERY serious discussion I have ever had tends to revolve centripetally towards one of our deepest, darkest fears - that of our mortality on this earth and how best we utilize the windfall of this genetic lottery. That is the basis if every religious belief - the immortality of the soul - whether through salvation or reincarnation. So why do we strive so hard to stay alive in this world if the afterlife is so appealing to the pious? Probably because every believer really does not BELIEVE, except for a few fundamentalist nutcases. You should understand this being part of the scientific community that fights nature and disease by artificial means of radiation therapy. Being on the 'same wavelength' with a right-temporal-lobe epileptic can be dangerous ;-) My Catholic paranoia developed during a period of intense activity within the Church. Therefore, my advice to all believers is to maintain a simple faith without delving into the inconsistencies. That way no-one can fault you your ignorance except when you decide to open your mouth (or keyboard). Kevin Saldanha Mississauga, ON. ``````````````````` Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 2:26:57 -0700 From: Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It pains me to see the many English words wasted on so much absurdity. Is this guy a professional living in Toronto, or under a rock in Canada? YES, EVERY DAY at my place of work we have a "a serious discussion about" many many things "without having our opinions influenced by the belief system by which we have been brainwashed from before we could even think." These discussions include people of various "Eastern" and "Western" faiths and cultural backgrounds. More often than not, we are on the same wavelength. The question I ask Kevin: Does your mind prevent you from having "a serious discussion about anything without having your opinions influenced by" your Catholic paranoia? . . . -- Be impeccable with your word - Don Miguel Ruiz http://www.nderf.org/4AgreementsReview.htm ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------