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I haven't been Christian for a while, but nothing like that happens anymore. I agree with you, though: lots of superstition in America. Only it's a different more vindictive kind, the "people I don't like should all just burn in Hell" sort.
Obviously not everyone there is crazy and superstitious. I was making a generalized statement. Large swaths of the populace in India are.
I'm religious but don't participate in organized religion likely for many of the reasons you've chosen. I think atheists and agnostics are by and large the minority on the planet. The common thread of all religions allowing their misuse is their departure from standards of reason. The logic fallacy can thrive in that realm when people are attempting to describe something that defies logic. The sword of civilization cuts both ways. Religion serves a function, but at the same time, has the potential to inflict grievous harm.
My friend is from an academic background and has two university degrees herself.
Not taking sides but an education does not automatically make one rational. Well educated scientists in all fields of study frequently come to erroneous conclusions based on biases.
Not taking sides but an education does not automatically make one rational. Well educated scientists in all fields of study frequently come to erroneous conclusions based on biases.
In India science and religion are not separated like in the West, they are more like two sides of the same coin.
Doesn't it make you wonder why he waited until now to make his claim? I should think that 50, or 25, or what the hell...even one year without food or drink might be pretty impressive.
In India science and religion are not separated like in the West, they are more like two sides of the same coin.
That statement adds no credence to your argument. At one time in the west religion and science were also two sides of the same coin. From about the 5th through the 16th century, progress ground to a complete halt and in fact caused regression to a more primitive state in most areas. That period is referred to as The Dark Ages. It wasn't a particularly pleasant time in western history.
That statement adds no credence to your argument. At one time in the west religion and science were also two sides of the same coin. From about the 5th through the 16th century, progress ground to a complete halt and in fact caused regression to a more primitive state in most areas. That period is referred to as The Dark Ages. It wasn't a particularly pleasant time in western history.
So? Hinduism is way older than and totally different from Christianity. Just because the latter screwed up, doesn't mean Hinduism has the same effect. That is not to say that it doesn't have weak spots, it sure has. But in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism science and philosophy have always played a much bigger role.
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