Re: Rationalizing God (fwd)

Miracle (miracle@procyon.com)
Mon, 12 May 1997 19:58:49 -0500 (CDT)

> RJV 5/11
>
> Well, I don't think that there ever will be a perfect argument or
> explanation for all people simply because different people have
> different ideas and defense mechanisms. However, I would guess that
> the best method for deconverting xians would be to flood the person
> with information and let them decide. To quote John Morley, "All
> religions die of one disease - that of being found out."
>
> The web is a good place to do this b/c people can read at home
> without debating and defending their views. This is much less
> threatening to the person, and allows them to proceed at their own
> pace. I would suggest that you try this with a few of your family
> members. Perhaps you could send them a few URL's that you'd like

Savoia
As a matter of fact I have suggested various web sites to Christian
acquaintances, usually with no response, which may mean that they
have read it and are considering the information, but it is difficult
to say for sure.

I agree that access to information is a major key. In this respect,
then, we might harbor hope that the phenomenon of the internet will
play an important part in the eventual demise of religious belief.
I know many are of the opinion that religion will be an eternal part
of the human race, but optimism drives me to see a future where
informed reason wins out in the end.

RJV 5/12
The internet is indeed a powerful tool. I don't think any of us will be
able to guess just how MUCH this will change society. It really is
frightening. Any information at the touch of your fingers... No need to
go to a high-rise - just work at home. There are so many possibilities.
Personally, I'd like to see telecomuting take off a bit more and allow
more people to work at home. I think it would help society out -
especially since more parents will be with their children...

As for seing a future where informed reason wins out in the end - Long
Live Star Trek!!!

-- R Jason Valentine ..ooOO miracle@procyon.com

"The way to make money is to start your own religion."
[L. Ron Hubbard, 1954]

(For those of who don't know, L. Ron Hubbard founded the Church of
Scientology in 1954.)