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Politics : Should God be replaced? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Solon who wrote (1787)10/18/2000 9:37:45 AM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 28931
 
I very rarely use the word sin- and then only metaphorically for things I don't like, or as a joke.

For a relativist the idea that there is some sort of concrete conception of "sin" sitting somewhere out in the universe is just silly. All religions have their own concepts of sin, and most societies have "sins" which are taboos- so I believe that people THINK sin exists, and they act on their beliefs (different as they are) but for me to BELIEVE in sin or taboo in a mystical way is illogical.



To: Solon who wrote (1787)10/18/2000 12:14:49 PM
From: cosmicforce  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 28931
 
I seldom use the word in real life-

Ditto. First time I've written or heard the word spoken in years. I'm sure that Greg will find that disturbing. Doesn't mean I don't talk about consequences or harm or morality because those are much closer to being Universal and they don't have all the baggage.


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