> http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/atheism-scientific-versus-humanist
>
> I read this late yesterday and a few reader comments which stressed a
> child's lack of choice in matters of religious denomination and
> practice so I feel I was on the "beam". I thought further- but did not
> post- that we judge a religion by the behavior of its followers/
> believers and if that is negative it cannot help but color our
> attitude about that religion.
That is an explanation for the distribution and correlation of belief
systems with geographic regions, cultures, ethnicity. However as a
topic of cultural anthropology it need not carry a derogatory
connotation. This is what happens to all children by exposure to any
environment and the symbols their people use to communicate/represent.
It is one piece of knowledge used to counter zealous assertions of
authority and ownership of truth regarding spiritual matters, a farce
if ever there were one considering the subjectivity of the topic and
prevalence of confirmation bias as a basis. My stance would be to
press onward, pushing humanity forward and dragging some kicking and
screaming if necessary like a three year old throwing a fit in the
dept store.
> My experience with Notre Dame leaves a great deal to be desired, as
> well. So why should I trust Gary Gutting?
My irritation is grounded in the lack of openly available resource
links, easily explainable, but still throws up my motive screening
radar.
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