(October 21, 2018 at 5:29 pm)vulcanlogician Wrote: But why are so many so quick to treat the scriptures so roughly?
Speaking only for the culture in which I was born, and in which I live: one reason is that particular set of myths permeates our society. One is naturally going to have the most to say about, and the most critique concerning that which is familiar to the point of being ubiquitous. A majority of Americans have only scant knowledge -- if any -- of the Hindu Vedas, so they're not going to spend much time critiquing particular hymns to Indra or Agni.
On the other hand, a huge number of Americans -- even non-religious Americans -- know the stories of the Garden of Eden; Noah and the Flood; Jesus and the crucifixion, etc. Allusions to these are everywhere, as are loud-mouthed people insisting that we take them all as literal truth. Of course that tends to draw widespread and detailed reaction.
I have never attempted to have legislation passed to force people to behave as if they didn't believe in God.
Consequently, I resent attempts to enact or perpetuate legislation designed to force me to behave as if I did believe in God.
The "squeaky wheel" phenomenon.
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Dr H
"So, I became an anarchist, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt."
Dr H
"So, I became an anarchist, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt."
