converting back unto theism - yes it's true.

[Edwardo Piet]

People suppose religion = delusion = harmful to society.

That's certainly the way I see it. But some of it is more harmful than others.

Religion does not exlcude rational thought, it's simply a different belief and should be respected as much a belief in science and psychology and abiogenesis is.

It may not exclude rational thought, but the belief(s) itself I consider delusional.

Every moment is a stange in our journey of understanding.

Yes... I'd just think things were better if people went by probability and evidence more often because I am of that position and I am of the position that religion is delusional.

Implying religion is a step backwards is preposterous.

The way I see it, religion is preposterous. Believing in religion isn't taking a step backwards because unfortunately religion is very much in the present and present. I wish we could move forwards.

So would a saint who's views are set in stone and on faith.. but one is far more productive than the other. I think we already have those festivals though.

The illusion of production and production are two different things.

If I change my belief all the time I'm not getting anywhere unless I'm on the right track. Yes, I can learn from those experiences but I can also learn from being of the same position for longer. You can learn from anything.

Going off topic slightly, I've always wondered if the ability to see others thoughts would lead to world peace or world destruction. That is, if everyone knew and could understand how everyone else felt, would it cause a greater understanding of humanity, or cause people to flip out and start killing each other.

Perhaps a bit of both!!

EvF