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To: LindyBill who wrote (13858)	1/2/2000 2:32:00 PM
From: Jill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

Speaking of which, I've got a book I'm meaning to read called "The REligion of Technology" by David Noble. A brief description: "Spanning a thousand years, this book uncovers the religious roots and spirit of Western technology. Noble traces the Western idea of technological development from the ninth century, when the useful arts became connectd to the concept of redemption, up to our own time, as humans begin to exercise "godlike" knowledge and powers with nucelar weapons, manned space exploraiton, artifical intelligence, and genetic engineering." He basically says technology has beedn at heart a religoius endeavor. He doesn't like that. Personally, I'm intrigued but don't completley agree, but I haven't read the book yet. I loved Gilder's post--but I loved it as only an American can. That hubris is so much part of our culture--makes us great, even if it's our Achilles heel at times.

To: LindyBill who wrote (13858)	1/2/2000 8:01:00 PM
From: trouthead	Respond to of 54805

"You don't check your Faith against reality. It is an unquestioned belief that is not checkable against reality." This is why I prefer the Hypothesis. jb

To: LindyBill who wrote (13858)	1/3/2000 3:31:00 PM
From: Curbstone	Respond to of 54805

You don't check your Faith against reality. It is an unquestioned belief that is not checkable against reality. Gimme a break, Bill, the above statement is simply ludicrous. I consider myself a man of faith, and check my faith against reality all the time. IMO. it was a hard look at reality that made the strongest case, for, not against the life of faith. If there was a heaven, do you think God would give us such an incredible brain and then make non-use of it a pre-requisite for entry? Many people make the common mistake of assuming that hanging over every church steeple is a sign that reads: Please Check Your Brains At The Door. That is simply not the case. Aloha, Mike