(July 11, 2013 at 9:02 pm)BadWriterSparty Wrote: I do think there is an irrationality about Spiritualism. But I don't think believing in a deity, Santa Claus, or poltergeists makes a person irrational, as you seem to imply that it does.
Well, the only way you can judge someone is by their behaviour. If you are not judging someone by the merits of their actions and choices, what are you judging them by?
(July 11, 2013 at 9:02 pm)BadWriterSparty Wrote: Some of the most renowned scientists are Christians, and these are VERY rational men and women.
You can be an expert in a field, but not be completely logical. If I understand 2+2=4, but I think 3+1=5, then clearly I am obviously not getting a certain principle or purposefully avoiding the answer.
If a scientist can be religious, then that person either doesen't get the principle of reason and evidence, which is highly unlikely. Or that person is purposely making up answers to maintain their anxiety about something.
If someone can not apply reason and evidence to the basics, to the point were they believe in God, then that person clearly is not getting something fundamental.
The only freedom, is freedom from illusion.
