Intelligence is a Curse

[thesummerqueen]

This is a very reasonable assessment. You're more patient than I am, I can tell, but I can't disagree with you a bit.

I let Rhythm swing the sword. I find people listen better when I come bearing biscuits and iced tea.

She isn't a stupid person, just scared, and I could tell. I really do think that most theists cling to their doctrines out of fear.

Remembering that helps keep patience. It's not easy to change what you've set your mind on when it comes to a lot of basic things - why would a worldview be any easier? I have to admit I have no talent for helping in this arena and thus stay away from it because it's hard to vocalize the rather extreme lack of need I have for there to be some overwhelming purpose outside of our atmosphere.