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To: Neocon who wrote (3690)3/20/2002 1:32:11 PM
From: Poet  Read Replies (1) of 21057
 
Hi Neo,

I've been following the discussion of religious belief vs. atheism/agnosticism that you and Karen have been having and I really liked and agree with what you say here:

I consider it strange and irritating of professed agnostics to portray believers as irrational. In the absence of certain knowledge, one is at liberty to opine, and belief in a deity is surely no more irrational than denial of a deity. Indeed, to be constantly accused of bias or wishful thinking is itself offensive. It is apparent that the "seculars" tend to dislike religion and to cast secularity in positive terms. They may as well be accused of bias and wishful thinking, as well.

As a believer, I personally don't care whether others (secular or other Christians, for that matter) think my beliefs are irrational. They are deeply-held, deeply personal, and a source of great comfort. I consider them a gift which no argument can sully.
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