In as much as the behaviors are religious, they don't resemble the secular behaviors. In as much as the behaviors occur in secular contexts, they don't resemble religion.
What you have is essentially a false analogy. Which means that any conclusions you might draw are likely unreliable.
And I would disagree with you about Smart's 7 dimensions. That seems an intentional mischaracterization, likely because your aim here is apologetic, not honest discussion.
What you have is essentially a false analogy. Which means that any conclusions you might draw are likely unreliable.
And I would disagree with you about Smart's 7 dimensions. That seems an intentional mischaracterization, likely because your aim here is apologetic, not honest discussion.
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