Re: Re: Just read this.

From: 7visions <7visions_at_prodigy.net_at_hypermail.org>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 22:49:36 -0700

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> Even if we could create a universe does not mean that we were created
> by some superior being. You do however understand my meaning perfectly
> - how can we separate ourselves from "God" if we're all the same on
> the basic level? But I question the need for worship and dogma. If
> "God" is just a physical force there's no need for Worship of Mass
> Dogma - you don't see Physicists kneeling and praising WIMPs and
> Quarks. >

 That is a good point.

But it was not my intention to talk about organized religion and dogma

It was only me specualting about the nature of it all....

And the use of the word "superior" is problematic...

Superior in the sense that it is BETTER than us, and that we are just dirt
beneath its feet? No way...and I agree with you.

But if by "superior" you mean awe-inspiring? Yes, and in fact I do find
quarks, superstrings , and branes awe-inspriring...

As for worship, I turn to the words of Tony Van Rentergram ( sp?) who wrote
the book "When Santa was a Shaman"....

" I am not a Worshiper of God, but a Celebrant of Him"

"A long time ago when Mike was switching and trying religions darn near
> every other week, I mentioned to him that he's on some sort of
> spiritual quest and that when he reaches the end of his quest, I'll be
> there to greet him."

You mean at the end of that transcendant quest to examine the Nature of Our
Existence, the Concept of the Multiverse, and the Ineffable Planes of
Celestial Visions, there will be a 42 year old guy standing there
saying.....

"Ah...anyone got Porno?"

;)

L
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Received on 2003-06-02 22:57:31