(August 8, 2012 at 7:38 am)jonb Wrote: The good old c of e has never had anything to do with godAmusingly correct
(August 8, 2012 at 7:38 am)jonb Wrote: Of course most people are indifferent to philosophy, most people have no view on agriculture, this is not to say these things are not important, but everybody cannot be into everything.Everyone has a right to indifference, but the point I am trying to convey is that this apathy allows people who are motivated to get things done. And thats one thing you have to give to the religious, they are certainly well motivated and unified towards a common cause(usually to further their own influence)
I will fight to the death for their right to be indifferent.
(August 8, 2012 at 8:10 am)Faith No More Wrote: Perhaps some people have become apathetic because they feel powerless to affect any real change?
You've got it bang on, and I think that is also the reason why so few people bother to use their vote at election time.
I don't want to feel powerless. I want to effect change