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To: Dayuhan who wrote (24194)8/11/1998 12:09:00 PM
From: Jacques Chitte  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
I would speculate that *everything* hinges on the answer. If there is no extrahuman force/presence involved, <edit out a small book> well, we're on our own.
If there is an extrahuman Force/Presence/God, then uor religious or mystical nature strongly suggests to us that this force is all-powerful and eternal. This is (I think!) a universal trait of all religion. So - being in tune with this Force becomes big-time important.
The folks in robes have figured out a long time ago how to strap our bent for superstition to the plow. If you believe that you are the arbiter and the minister of the Way of God, well - waht's to keep you and your brotherhood from going on a millennium-long over-the-top power trip?!