Posted by jamesdean on October 16, 2002, at 7:18:31
In reply to Re: Rationalism and Philosophy, posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 2002, at 22:08:53
I believe rational thought to be superior to faith. Just believing in something for belief's sake is absurd and its the easy way out. It is important to be educated about philosophy and to be honest with oneself. The fact is that religion has to be based on blind faith and in many cases ignorance to exist. Wishful thinking sums up faith in my mind. For instance, "I hope there is a God (Christian) up in heaven so I will be rewarded for being a good person during my lifetime and won't have to fear the end of my existence/ death."
It takes much more courage to take a rational approach in looking at religion. Religious dogma fears rational thought and education because if people subscribed to thinking for themselves and taking responsibility for their actions on this earth, they wouldn't need the infrastructure of a religious belief system. Organized religion would fall.
Liz
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