perspective? Or at least an animist or two? For one thing:
The term Voodoo (Vodun in Benin; also Vodou or other phonetically
equivalent spellings in Haiti; Vudu in the Dominican Republic) is
applied to the branches of a West African ancestor-based religious
tradition with primary roots among the Fon-Ewe peoples of West
Africa, in the country now known as Benin, formerly the Kingdom of
Dahomey, where Vodun is today the national religion of more than 7
million people.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodun
So if you're going to show some respect, please be even-handed about it.
On the other hand, Bob, I have to agree with your sig: "Born just
fine the first time." You used to have a Zappa quote in that sig,
didn't you? Been listening to "You are what you is" recently? :-)
Regards
Keith
bob allen wrote:
And Howdy to you too Luc, Actually I feel my position is much more
respectful than a lot of the theists out there.
You aren't outright rude, but respectful is not a word I
would use to characterize your posts.
If a person wants to believe in the supernatural that is his or her
business. but how does that help us in our discussions? The
problem with the suspension of reality is it goes no where.
But that all depends on the paradigm through which you view
reality. If my perspective seems as silly to you as does yours to
me, then we can agree to disagree. The discussion is furthered when
we arrive at a greater understanding of one another. Summarily
dismissing a belief in God as "voodoo" certainly does not aid in
sharpening anyone's mind.
>Anything is
possible, nothing is possible.
In the future I will try to restrain myself , but I reserve the
right to take a swipe at the proselytizers once in awhile. :0)
Who is trying to proselytize you, sir? I've not read a
single message in this forum urging you to repent of your sins, or
repudiate your atheism. Perhaps that's what you believe we're
trying to do; further illustrating my point that "reality"
absolutely depends on the perspective of the individual. If you
think this is happening, I beg to differ. The only action I have
witnessed from you around here is the exercise of your "right' to
"take a swipe" at people you think are proselytizers.
With respect to the John Guttridge article, my belief in God
inspires a sense of stewardship over his creation. This is what
motivates my interest in environmental causes, and it's perfectly
acceptable that you don't agree with my understanding. You and I
can arrive at the same conclusion from different points of view; a
strengthening influence for both of us. If you can't comprehend
this, then why participate in the discourse at all?
robert luis rabello
"The Edge of Justice"
Adventure for Your Mind
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=9782>
Ranger Supercharger Project Page
http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/
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