I thought you'd dig it because of the discussion of how language
spreads, John.
--Q.M.
Atheists?
I tend to believe that the vast majority of people are agnostics;
simply put, they have a lot of doubts. To be a true atheist makes one
as certain (and close-minded) as to be a true believer.
But being agonstic myself, no doubt this might be a warped view. ;-)
I also think that this 'agnostic majority' end up going along with the
'believing minority', since they want to be a part of something good,
and find meaning in their lives. They do not practice every day, and
may not attend all religious services, but consider themselves part of
the tribe.
John
--- In OliveStarlightOrchestra_at_yahoogroups.com, "Hiram Gonash"
<okfreddy_at_h...> wrote:
> Interesting reading but still no respect for Atheists...
>
> --- In OliveStarlightOrchestra_at_yahoogroups.com, "toughslush"
> <meurtre_at_e...> wrote:
> > I know it's a little long, but blow off the meeting. Skip the
> doctor's
> > appointment. Take the morning off from work. Sweet-talk your
> > way into a deadline extension. This is REQUIRED READING,
> > especially for the historians (and linguists, and para-linguists)
> > among us.
> >
> > http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/2003/05/lewis.htm
> >
> >
> > --Q.M.
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