I propose a Campaign Against Superstitious Thinking, to seek to eradicate all forms of irrational belief systems - That includes all religions, plus supernatural nonsense like astrology, astral projection, crystal healing, belief in ghosts and spirits, faith healing, magic and witchcraft and so on and so forth, ad nauseum (and it is indeed nauseating).
What can we do to not only help people think rationally, but also to *want* to think rationally?
2006-07-18 05:39:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe in freedom. If people want to believe in whatever God they like best, then that's fine with me... I will tell them what I think and I will challenge them on occasion - with respect, of course, as much respect as is warranted. But, I don't intend on removing their freedom to believe as they choose.
For me, the focus - the # 1 priority - is for us to get people to regard others with respect and tolerance.
Another change I would like to see is if they could just say, "I don't know" once in a while... Like this... Here's my answer to something that I don't personally know...
What was here before the universe was formed?
"I don't know, and I don't know that the universe wasn't always here. Doesn't mean that God must've done it simply because I don't know. I'm OK with not knowing - having no answer at present is better than reaching for one that makes no sense."
They should be able to do the same with their position.
If those two things could be accomplished, I'd be happy.
2006-07-18 21:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by Snark 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dude, you have a pair of melted wings and you're trying to campaign against supersition.
2006-07-18 12:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a better idea how about we cast YOU out?
works for me
2006-07-18 12:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by burn_society_to_the_ground 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋