Posted by so on May 19, 2005, at 1:20:26
In reply to Re: God may or may not test us » so, posted by alexandra_k on May 19, 2005, at 0:27:02
> > > But we can always rely on Dr. Bob. :)
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> > A suggestion that a psychiatrist is more reliable than "god" would seem to involve faith, but probably not religious faith. Shouldn't this be posted on the administrative board instead?
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> It is assuming the existence of god which involves religious faith does it not?????
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It can. But reference to the concept of god does not imply beleif in god. It can simply be a reference to a cultural construct. To reference religous figures as mythical constructs requires no more faith than does suspension of disbelief at a theater.
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