Posted by Dinah on May 19, 2005, at 4:38:53
In reply to Re: God may or may not test us » alexandra_k, posted by so on May 19, 2005, at 1:20:26
> > > > 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.
>However, a reader of the Faith board, which you obviously are, would realize that this conversation was between two people with a great faith in God, the creator of the universe, of all things seen and unseen, rather than a cultural or mythical construct. And since you read the Faith board, I am distressed to have my hitherto unquestioned faith in the Almighty questioned.
However, I appreciate your caring enough to peruse the boards to bring to Dr. Bob's attention a small diversion between two people of deep faith in the Almighty and considerable affection for Dr. Bob, and bringing it to a wider audience.
And Dr. Bob, since you apparently didn't see this abrupt departure from Faith board concerns previously, I hope you received the smile I enclosed now that "so" brought it to your attention.
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